NU 185 Med Surge II EXAM 3 (Answered) 100Q&A 2025/2026. 100% Verified.

NU 185 Med Surge II EXAM 3
(Answered) 100Q&A 2025/2026. 100%
Verified.
What is the work of the heart?

To pump blood to the body

Why does the heart pump blood to the body?

To deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells
To remove waste from the cells

CARDIAC OUTPUT

Measure of pumping ability

CARDIAC ARREST

Heart doesn't beat, Cardiac Output is nothing

CARDIAC FAILURE

Heart doesn't beat well enough; Mild to Major to Cardiogenic Shock

CO=HR X SV?

CO=Amount of blood pumped by the heart in a specific time period
SV=Amount of blood pumped out with each beat
HR=Number of times heart beats in 1 minute

WHEN TREATING HEART FAILURE WE ARE TREATING

CARDIAC OUTPUT

If the Left Side of Heart Fails

Blood backs up behind it into the lungs

Left Sided Heart Failure




If the Right Side of Heart Fails

Blood backs up behind it into the body

Right Sided Heart Failure

, If both sides of the heat fail. Which they will eventually will, you will see all of the above along with...

End Organ Damage

END ORGAN PROBLEMS

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Head to Toes Cardiac Rules




Heart Sounds




Naming the Valves, What is the work of the heart?
TO PUMP MORE ALWAYS

Right; To (Tricuspid) Pump (Pulmonic)
Left; More (Mitral) Always (Aortic)

APE to MAN




Arteries

Leave the Heart, Carry oxygen & nutrients to cells

Veins

Return to the Heart, Carry away waste products

Capillaries

Link Venous System and Arterial System