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What test is used for someone having angina CK-MB, if positive shows there is ischemia
to the heart
What is an ABI used for Intermittent claudication
Cocain and methamphetamine does what to arteries Vasoconstriction, blood pressure will
often be high after they take it
Bed rest with bedside commode privileges is ordered for the first _______ hours for MI and
severe CHF. 24 to 72
What are some common problems for a pt with cardiovascular disorders Fatigue, dyspnea,
pain, fluid overload (CHF, JVD, diuretic needed) , altered tissue perfusion, impaired tissue
integrity
Will most cardiovascular disorder pt's develop CHF? Yes, and they will need to be placed
on a diuretic, watch potassium levels
, Cardiac chapter 18-test 1 ecpi Questions And
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When are Ted stockings applied Before the pt gets out of bed
What are the 3 shunts involved in fetal circulation Ductus venousus, foramen ovale, patent
ductus
Ductus venousus Bypasses the liver
Foramen ovale Mixes oxygenated blood with deoxygenated blood
Patent ductus Bypasses the lungs
What closes the shunts at birth All the pressures rise
What happens to the blood when the shunts close It causes the blood to reverse, and the
veins now carry Deoxygenated blood, and the arteries carry oxygenated blood