NR 302 Final Exam Concept Review

NR 302 Final Exam Concept Review What does heart force mean? (AKA force of pulse) - indicator of strength of heart stroke volume What does a weak/ thready pulse reflect? - decreased stroke volume What does a Full / bounding pulse indicate?- increased stroke volume What is a Full / bounding heart force (pulse) recorded as? - +3 What is a normal heart force (pulse) recorded as? - +2 What is a weak / thready heart force (pulse) recorded as? - +1 What is an absent pulse reported as? - 0 How does an increase in cardiac output impact blood pressure? - it causes an increase in BP How does a decrease in cardiac output impact blood pressure? - it causes an decrease in BP What are some temperature changes that occur due to the aging process? - Less likely to have fevers - More likely to have hypothermia - sweat gland activity diminishes What are some pulse changes that occur due to the aging process? - Rhythm is slightly irregular - Radial artery may become stiff, rigid, tortuous - Pulse may be easier to palpate What respiratory changes occur due to the aging process? - decrease in vital capacity - inspiratory reserve volume decreases - increase in respiratory rate What are some blood pressure changes that occur due to the aging process? - Aorta / major arteries tend to harden with age - systolic pressure increases - diastolic pressure increases