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What is an electrocardiogram?
What is the term for a diagnostic imaging test that uses X-rays to produce images of the heart and lungs?
Which diagnostic test uses sound waves to create images of the heart?
What is the term for a minimally invasive procedure that uses a catheter to examine the heart and its blood vessels?
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Which of the following diagnostic tests is NOT a noninvasive procedure?
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What is the primary purpose of assessing skin color and temperature during post-op care?
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What is the recommended position of the affected extremity for the first 4-8 hours post-op?
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What is a potential sign of early hemorrhage?
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Why is continuous cardiac monitoring important during post-op care?
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What is the primary reason for assessing pulses for equality and symmetry during post-op care?
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What is the main function of the heart that is impaired in heart failure?
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What is the consequence of the heart's inability to pump an adequate amount of blood in heart failure?
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What is the normal condition required for the heart to pump an adequate amount of blood in individuals without heart failure?
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What is heart failure a result of?
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What is the systemic circulation responsible for?
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What is the primary characteristic of congenital heart disease?
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What is an example of an acquired cardiac disorder?
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What is a factor that can contribute to the development of acquired cardiac disorders?
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What is a characteristic of cardiovascular dysfunction?
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What is another term for congenital heart disease?
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What is a primary goal of congestive heart failure treatment?
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What is another goal of congestive heart failure treatment?
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What is a consequence of effective congestive heart failure treatment?
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What is a key aspect of decreasing cardiac demands in congestive heart failure treatment?
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What is the ultimate goal of congestive heart failure treatment?
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