NSG 121 Unit 2 questions with answers graded A+

NSG 121 Unit 2List blood flow through the heart. - correct answer SVC/IVC, R atrium, tricuspid, R ventricle, pulm arteries, lungs, pulm veins, L atrium. mitral, L ventricle, aortic valve = system List the cardiac conduction system. - correct answer SA node, AV node, Bundle of His, perkingie fibers = contraction What changes occur in the elderly with aging for the CV system? - correct answer -decreased CO -impaired blood flow to tissues --> heart has decreased ability to respond to increase demand for oxygen related to stress and illness List some gender considerations r/t women and the CV system. - correct answer -smaller hearts -smaller arteries- occlude easier -increase HR, SV, EF -onset of CAD is later What are some elderly considerations to consider when assessing the patient? - correct answer -pulses are more easily palpated but PMI is difficult to palpate due to physical changes -PAD is more pronounced because of: -->intermittent claudication -->S4 detectable and S2 split --> 50% have murmurs What assessments need to be made with the CV system on each patient? - correct answer -look for common complaints (chest pain, ACS symptoms) -health hx -physical assessment: -->6P's, BP in both arms, pulse pressure, JVD