Cardiovascular Assessment Quiz

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Which symptom is primarily associated with pulmonary venous congestion?

  • Cyanosis (correct)
  • Jaundice
  • Chest pain
  • Palpitation

What symptom is most indicative of systemic congestion?

  • Toxic symptoms
  • Palpitation
  • Low cardiac output
  • Jugular venous distension (correct)

Which symptom is not typically associated with low cardiac output?

  • Toxic symptoms
  • Chest pain (correct)
  • Cyanosis
  • Palpitation

Which symptom is least likely to be a direct consequence of hypertension (HTN)?

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Which of the following symptoms is primarily a result of embolization?

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Which symptom is indicative of pulmonary venous congestion and specifically relates to difficulty in breathing when lying down?

<p>Orthopnea (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with congestive heart failure?

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What is the significance of the S3 gallop in a cardiovascular assessment?

<p>It is a sign of fluid overload. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom might be reported by a patient experiencing acute pulmonary edema?

<p>Cough with expectoration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a patient with congestive heart failure, which of the following would most likely be assessed due to fluid retention?

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Flashcards

Pulmonary venous congestion symptoms

Symptoms resulting from blood backing up in the lungs, leading to shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing.

Systemic congestion symptoms

Symptoms related to blood pooling in the body due to reduced heart function, causing swelling in the legs, abdomen, and even the neck.

Low cardiac output symptoms

Symptoms arising from an insufficient amount of blood being pumped by the heart, leading to fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and even fainting.

Chest pain

A common symptom of heart problems, often described as tightness, pressure, or squeezing in the chest.

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Palpitation

A sensation of rapid or irregular heartbeat, which can be fluttering, pounding, or racing.

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Orthopnea

Difficulty breathing, especially when lying down.

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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea (PND)

Sudden difficulty breathing that occurs at night.

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Acute Pulmonary Edema

Fluid buildup in the lungs causing difficulty breathing.

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S3 Gallop

A heart sound heard during heart failure, often described as a galloping sound.

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Hepatomegaly

Enlargement of the liver due to congestive heart failure.

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Study Notes

Cardiac Symptoms

  • Symptoms of pulmonary venous congestion
  • Symptoms of systemic congestion
  • Symptoms of low cardiac output
  • Chest pain
  • Palpitation
  • Symptoms of HTN
  • Symptoms of embolisation
  • Cyanosis
  • Toxic symptoms & jaundice
  • Other systems & general

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