Exam Preview for 1404: Cardiovascular Disease in Respiratory Care:

Cardiovascular Disease in Respiratory Care: Rethinking the Clinical Implications

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1. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately how many Americans die from heart disease each year? 225,000 515,000 655,000 825,000
2. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and general types of heart disease may increase the risk for the following: Cerebrovascular disease Peripheral artery disease Aortic Atherosclerosis All of the above
3. According to the consensus document from the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA), European Society of Cardiology, and Japanese Heart Failure Society, what is the universal definition of heart failure? Clinical syndrome with symptoms and or signs caused by a structural and or functional cardiac abnormality and corroborated by elevated natriuretic peptide levels and or objective evidence of pulmonary or systemic congestion Respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing Hereditary disorder affecting the exocrine glands, causing the production of abnormally thick mucus, leading to the blockage of the pancreatic ducts, intestines, and bronchi and often resulting in respiratory infection Respiratory condition characterized by hypoxemia, and stiff lungs
4. Under the Classifications of Heart Failure, Class IV Patient Symptoms is evidenced by: No objective evidence of cardiovascular disease Unable to carry on any physical activity without discomfort Slight limitation of physical activity No limitation of physical activity
5. According to Poiseuille's Law, which factors determine the resistance to blood flow within a single vessel? Diameter Length Viscosity All of the above