10 Questions
What constitutes fluid overload?
Hypervolemia
What causes an increase in preload?
Regurgitation of cardiac valves
What diagnostic test is used to measure cardiac output?
ECG
What is the resistance the left ventricle must overcome to circulate blood called?
Afterload
Which diagnostic test is used to look for wall thickening in the heart?
Echocardiogram
What is the formula to calculate ejection fraction?
Amount of blood ejected from ventricles / Total amount of blood in ventricles
What symptom is characteristic of right sided heart failure?
Enlarged liver and spleen
Which medication is used to reduce the workload of the heart and improve blood flow?
ACE inhibitor
What is a characteristic symptom of hypertensive urgency?
Nausea
What is a symptom of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) arterial type?
Rest pain
Test your knowledge of nursing care basics with this quiz covering topics such as relieving pressure in the brain, malignant hyperthermia, epidural care, fluid overload, medication management, and hypoxemia. Explore key concepts in chronic cardiovascular diseases and diagnostic tests.
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