Cardiac Diagnostics Quiz

What is an electrocardiogram?

A type of surgical procedure
A test to record the electrical activity of the heart (correct)
A type of cardiac medication
A type of X-ray

What is the term for a diagnostic imaging test that uses X-rays to produce images of the heart and lungs?

Electrocardiogram
Echocardiogram
Chest X-ray (correct)
Cardiac catheterization

Which diagnostic test uses sound waves to create images of the heart?

Cardiac catheterization
Echocardiogram (correct)
Electrocardiogram
Chest X-ray

What is the term for a minimally invasive procedure that uses a catheter to examine the heart and its blood vessels?

Cardiac catheterization (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diagnostic tests is NOT a noninvasive procedure?

Cardiac catheterization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of assessing skin color and temperature during post-op care?

To monitor for peripheral perfusion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended position of the affected extremity for the first 4-8 hours post-op?

Straight position (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential sign of early hemorrhage?

Sudden sustained increase in pulse and respirations (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is continuous cardiac monitoring important during post-op care?

To monitor for bleeding and hemorrhage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for assessing pulses for equality and symmetry during post-op care?

To monitor for cardiac function (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the heart that is impaired in heart failure?

Pumping of an adequate amount of blood (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the heart's inability to pump an adequate amount of blood in heart failure?

Inadequate meeting of the body's metabolic demand (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal condition required for the heart to pump an adequate amount of blood in individuals without heart failure?

Normal filling pressures (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is heart failure a result of?

Inability of the heart to pump an adequate amount of blood (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the systemic circulation responsible for?

Supplying oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of congenital heart disease?

Anatomic abnormalities present at birth (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an acquired cardiac disorder?

Infection of the heart (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that can contribute to the development of acquired cardiac disorders?

Environmental factors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of cardiovascular dysfunction?

Abnormal heart function (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for congenital heart disease?

Cardiac birth defects (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal of congestive heart failure treatment?

Remove accumulated fluid and sodium (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is another goal of congestive heart failure treatment?

Improve tissue oxygenation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of effective congestive heart failure treatment?

Improved cardiac function (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of decreasing cardiac demands in congestive heart failure treatment?

Decreasing oxygen consumption (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of congestive heart failure treatment?

Improve overall cardiovascular health (A) Signup and view all the answers