Gerontologic Nursing, 5th Edition, Meiner - Chapter 21 Cardiovascular Function Exam Questions (63 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

Describe Stenosis of mitral valve {Ans: impedes blood flow from left atrium to ventricle during diastole}A common change in elderly blood pressure, whould show what? {Ans: Blood pressure and pulse pressure increase progressively with age}What BMI is Overweight ? 25 and 29.9 {Ans: }Hypertension is a modifiable risk factor contributing to incidence of what? {Ans: coronary artery disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, renal failure, and PVD}A patient with a blood clot or varicose veins would be most at risk for what? {Ans: venous insufficiency}What medication is used to treat sick sinsus syndrome? {Ans: atropine (blocks vagal imulses)}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}What is Class 2 Heart Failure? {Ans: Symptoms experienced with ordinary physical activity; slight limitations may be evident}When assessing an elderly patient with hypternsion, the nurse notes a blood pressure of 150/80. The nurse states the patient is at risk for CVD, due to which reading? {Ans: