STUDY GUIDE. LATEST UPDATE
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The majority of the content for the exam is addressed in the weekly class notes. There are instances
where you may find that you HAVE to go to the Textbook to supplement your class notes. Please DO
NOT email me to say you cannot find resource material for the topics outlined below—you have class
1. Circulation
a. Recognize 3 important differences between arteries and veins
b. Be able to give examples of how venous blood gets back to the heart
c. Discuss signs/symptoms of DVT, risk factors for DVT, and nursing interventions for DVT
d. Be able to trace the path of a red blood cell through the heart
e. Describe capillaries and what they do
f. What is cardiac output?
i. Normal cardiac output for an adult?
ii. Signs/symptoms that cardiac output is diminished?
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, g. Common elements of a complete cardiovascular assessment
i. History
ii. Physical exam
iii. Common diagnostic tests
h. Discuss Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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