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Angina Precipitating Factors: 4 E’s
Exertion: physical activity and exercise
Eating
Emotional distress
Extreme temperatures: hot or cold weather
Arterial Occlusion: 4 P’s
Pain
Pulselessness or absent pulse
Pallor
Paresthesia
Congestive Heart Failure Treatment: MADD DOG
Morphine
Aminophylline
Digoxin
Dopamine
Diuretics
Oxygen
Gasses: Monitor arterial blood gasses
Heart Murmur Causes: SPASM
,Stenosis of a valve
Partial obstruction
Aneurysms
Septal defect
Mitral regurgitation
Heart Sounds: All People Enjoy the Movies
Aortic: 2nd right intercostal space
Pulmonic: 2nd left intercostal space
Erb’s Point: 3rd left intercostal space
Tricuspid: 4th left intercostal space
Mitral or Apex: 5th left intercostal space
Hypertension Care: DIURETIC
Daily weight
Intake and Output
Urine output
Response of blood pressure
Electrolytes
Take pulse
Ischemic episodes or TIAs
Complications: CVA, CAD, CHF, CRF
Shortness of Breath (SOB) Causes: 4As+4Ps
,Airway obstruction
Angina
Anxiety
Asthma
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolus
Stroke Signs: FAST
Face
Arms
Speech
Time
Compartment Syndrome Signs and Symptoms: 5 P’s
Pain
Pallor
Pulse declined or absent
Pressure increased
Paresthesia
Shock Signs and Symptoms: CHORD ITEM
Cold, clammy skin
, Hypotension
Oliguria
Rapid, shallow breathing
Drowsiness, confusion
Irritability
Tachycardia
Elevated or reduced central venous pressure
Multi-organ damage
Hypoglycemia Signs: TIRED
Tachycardia
Irritability
Restlessness
Excessive hunger
Depression and diaphoresis
Hypocalcemia Signs and Symptoms: CATS
Convulsions
Arrhythmias
Tetany
Stridor and spasms
Hypokalemia Signs and Symptoms: 6 L’s
Lethargy
Angina Precipitating Factors: 4 E’s
Exertion: physical activity and exercise
Eating
Emotional distress
Extreme temperatures: hot or cold weather
Arterial Occlusion: 4 P’s
Pain
Pulselessness or absent pulse
Pallor
Paresthesia
Congestive Heart Failure Treatment: MADD DOG
Morphine
Aminophylline
Digoxin
Dopamine
Diuretics
Oxygen
Gasses: Monitor arterial blood gasses
Heart Murmur Causes: SPASM
,Stenosis of a valve
Partial obstruction
Aneurysms
Septal defect
Mitral regurgitation
Heart Sounds: All People Enjoy the Movies
Aortic: 2nd right intercostal space
Pulmonic: 2nd left intercostal space
Erb’s Point: 3rd left intercostal space
Tricuspid: 4th left intercostal space
Mitral or Apex: 5th left intercostal space
Hypertension Care: DIURETIC
Daily weight
Intake and Output
Urine output
Response of blood pressure
Electrolytes
Take pulse
Ischemic episodes or TIAs
Complications: CVA, CAD, CHF, CRF
Shortness of Breath (SOB) Causes: 4As+4Ps
,Airway obstruction
Angina
Anxiety
Asthma
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolus
Stroke Signs: FAST
Face
Arms
Speech
Time
Compartment Syndrome Signs and Symptoms: 5 P’s
Pain
Pallor
Pulse declined or absent
Pressure increased
Paresthesia
Shock Signs and Symptoms: CHORD ITEM
Cold, clammy skin
, Hypotension
Oliguria
Rapid, shallow breathing
Drowsiness, confusion
Irritability
Tachycardia
Elevated or reduced central venous pressure
Multi-organ damage
Hypoglycemia Signs: TIRED
Tachycardia
Irritability
Restlessness
Excessive hunger
Depression and diaphoresis
Hypocalcemia Signs and Symptoms: CATS
Convulsions
Arrhythmias
Tetany
Stridor and spasms
Hypokalemia Signs and Symptoms: 6 L’s
Lethargy
