Ch6 Diseases & Disorders

Question 1

Aneurysm

Answer 1

localized enlargement of an artery; due to atherosclerotic damage and sometimes HBP

Question 2

Angina

Answer 2

severe chest pain due to ischemia of myocardium, usually happens during exertion. Pain will resolve after they stop what they are doing.

Question 3

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Answer 3

end-stage heart disease where ventricles are so damaged they can no longer pump blood effectively. Lt-sided blood sacks up, resulting in pulmonary edema.

Question 4

Coronary artery disease (CAD)

Answer 4

plaque buildup in the arteries of the heart

Question 5

Atherosclerosis

Answer 5

fat plaque that adheres to and hardens arteries

Question 6

Arrhythmia

Answer 6

absence or lack of rhythm in heart beat (SA Node -> AV Node -> Rt/Lt bundle branckes -> purkinje fibers)

Question 7

Bradycardia

Answer 7

slow heart rate/pulse

Question 8

Tachycardia

Answer 8

fast heart rate/pulse (above 90 BPM)

Question 9

Shock

Answer 9

peripheral blood flow is insufficient back to the heart to replenish oxygenated blood to system. (lightheadedness, dizzy, low BP, weak pulse)

Question 10

Embolus

Answer 10

blood clot that is circulating

Question 11

Thrombus

Answer 11

blood clot that is stuck somewhere in the body

Question 12

Heart Murmur

Answer 12

abnormal heart sound due to valve problems (typically occur in AV valves)

Question 13

Auscultation

Answer 13

listening to the heart w/stethescope (ability to hear heart murmurs)

Question 14

Hypertension

Answer 14

diagnosis of high BP

Question 15

Hypotension

Answer 15

diagnosis of low BP

Question 16

Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Answer 16

heart attacks - blockage of a coronary artery which results in death of myocardium