Gerontologic Nursing, 5th Edition, Meiner -
Chapter 21 Cardiovascular Function EXAM
QUESTIONS (63 TERMS) WITH VERIFIED
DEFINITIONS UPDATED 2024
1). Arrhythmia
Ans: abnormal heart rate or rhythm
2). Atherosclerosis
Ans: hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup in vessel walls
3). Homans' sign
Ans: pain when the affected leg is dorsiflexed, usually associated with deep phlebitis of
the leg (DVT)
4). Hypertension
Ans: consistent blood pressure reading of ≥140 systolic and ≥90 diastolic
5). Physical deconditioning
Ans: decline in cardiovascular function due to physical inactivity
6). Postural hypotension
Ans: decline in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or more after rising and standing
for 1 minute
7). How much does systolic blood pressure have to drop for it to be postutal hypotension?
Ans: 20mm HG
8). What are signs of heart failure?
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, Ans: Peripheral edema, weight gain, abdominal distention due to enlarged spleen and
liver or ascites
9). Besides cardiac issues, what can cause palpitations?
Ans: caffeine or other stimulants, electrolyte imbalances, stress
10). Why is cardiovascualr disease more dangerous in women than in men?
Ans: Women miss signs of cardiovascular disease because the symptoms are less
evident than in men; this delay in seeking evaluation can cause the disease to progress to
more serious states before diagnosis and treatment are obtained
11). What other conditions can cardiovascular disease be confused with due to the atypical
presentation?
Ans: indigestion and arthritis
12). A nurse in a clinic is assessing a patient. the patient is rubbing their legs together, removes
their shoes for comfort. the patient also mentions feeling cold and numbness in calves. the
nurse also notes the patient ambulates slowly. what condition does the nurse suspect?
Ans: peripheral vascular disorders
13). Advanced cardiac disease can cause what sign in the patients hands?
Ans: clubbing of the nails
14). What are examples of coronary artery diseases (cad)?
Ans: angina and myocardial infarction (commonly known as a heart attack)
15). What are examples of cardiovascular disease (cvd)?
Ans: heart or blood vessels; HF and cardiogenic shock
16). In an elderly patient, what would you expect the heart rate to be?
Ans: decreased
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Chapter 21 Cardiovascular Function EXAM
QUESTIONS (63 TERMS) WITH VERIFIED
DEFINITIONS UPDATED 2024
1). Arrhythmia
Ans: abnormal heart rate or rhythm
2). Atherosclerosis
Ans: hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup in vessel walls
3). Homans' sign
Ans: pain when the affected leg is dorsiflexed, usually associated with deep phlebitis of
the leg (DVT)
4). Hypertension
Ans: consistent blood pressure reading of ≥140 systolic and ≥90 diastolic
5). Physical deconditioning
Ans: decline in cardiovascular function due to physical inactivity
6). Postural hypotension
Ans: decline in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or more after rising and standing
for 1 minute
7). How much does systolic blood pressure have to drop for it to be postutal hypotension?
Ans: 20mm HG
8). What are signs of heart failure?
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, Ans: Peripheral edema, weight gain, abdominal distention due to enlarged spleen and
liver or ascites
9). Besides cardiac issues, what can cause palpitations?
Ans: caffeine or other stimulants, electrolyte imbalances, stress
10). Why is cardiovascualr disease more dangerous in women than in men?
Ans: Women miss signs of cardiovascular disease because the symptoms are less
evident than in men; this delay in seeking evaluation can cause the disease to progress to
more serious states before diagnosis and treatment are obtained
11). What other conditions can cardiovascular disease be confused with due to the atypical
presentation?
Ans: indigestion and arthritis
12). A nurse in a clinic is assessing a patient. the patient is rubbing their legs together, removes
their shoes for comfort. the patient also mentions feeling cold and numbness in calves. the
nurse also notes the patient ambulates slowly. what condition does the nurse suspect?
Ans: peripheral vascular disorders
13). Advanced cardiac disease can cause what sign in the patients hands?
Ans: clubbing of the nails
14). What are examples of coronary artery diseases (cad)?
Ans: angina and myocardial infarction (commonly known as a heart attack)
15). What are examples of cardiovascular disease (cvd)?
Ans: heart or blood vessels; HF and cardiogenic shock
16). In an elderly patient, what would you expect the heart rate to be?
Ans: decreased
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