what is left sided heart failure related to? - (answer)Lungs, leads to pulmonary edema, Dyspnea,
orthopnea, pulmonary crackles, wheezing, pink frothy sputum and couch
what is the master pacemaker? - (answer)SA node
when a pt is refusing meds how do you communicate? - (answer)get clarification as to why
if a pt is scared of lightening how would you communicate with them if they have ECG wiring on? -
(answer)Identify the problem, reassure them and educate them
for a pt on bed rest how do you decrease chances of blood clot? - (answer)ambulation
what machine should you have on site in case of V-fib? - (answer)defibrillator (AED)
a pt who has an abdominal aortic aneurism is really concerned, how do you communicate with them? -
(answer)Clarification, restate, educate
how do you prevent tolerance for a pt who is constantly on nitrates? - (answer)intermittent brakes
when do you administer diuretics? - (answer)in the morning
What do diuretics do? - (answer)increase in urine output by secreting excess fluid
what do diuretics deplete? - (answer)potassium (K+)
S/S of MI for men - (answer)numbness in left arm radiating up to neck, jaw teeth, and epigastric area
S/S of MI for women - (answer)Epigastric pain commonly misdiagnosed as heartburn, unusual fatigue,
sleep disturbance, SOB, weakness and anxiety
, PNVN1631 Quiz 2 Exam Questions With Answers 2025
Order of blood flow through the heart? - (answer)Systemic circulation starts at Left ventricle ends at
Right atrium
Pulmonary circulation starts at right ventricle ends at left atrium
Deoxygenated blood enters the heart at the right atrium flows to the right ventricle through the
tricuspid valve then goes through the pulmonary valve to the pulmonary arteries to the lungs and then
oxygenated blood enters the left atrium and goes to the left ventricle through the mitral valve then goes
through the aortic valve to the aorta and the rest of the body
Food items low in sodium (NA+)? - (answer)Squash
what causes carditis? - (answer)Bacterial infection spread throughout the body usually from the mouth
such as tooth extraction or poor hygiene
antidote for heparin? - (answer)protamine sulfate
antidote for warfarin - (answer)Vitamin K
Antidote for Acetaminophen - (answer)N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
How does nitroglycerin therapy work? - (answer)nitroglycerin relaxes the smooth muscles in the
coronary arteries causing vasodilation, it decreases the preload and afterload ultimately decreasing the
hearts oxygen demand.
Take it sublingually up to three times with 5 mins in-between each does , if chest pain does not go away
after third dose call 911
premature ventricular contraction leads to what? - (answer)V-tach then V-Fib then death
which fruit can increase K+? - (answer)bananas