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An electrical current that is delivered to the ventricle during ventricular repolarization is
called: - ANSWER R on T phenomenon.
defibrillation. - ANSWER the electrical current is delivered at a random time in the
cardiac cycle.
, cardioversion - ANSWER the electrical current is delivered at the peak of the R wave,
when the ventricles are depolarizing.
orthostatic hypotension - ANSWER decrease of 20 mmHg (or more) in systolic pressure
or a decrease of 10 mmHg (or more) in diastolic pressure. The measurement of heart
rate along with blood pressure can aid in differential diagnosis. For example, a postural
drop in blood pressure accompanied by an increase in heart rate may indicate a non-
neurogenic cause (e.g primary or secondary autonomic system).
compensated hypovolemic shock - ANSWER The sympathetic nervous system is
activated and body systems work to retain fluid. Respirations are increased, the serum
glucose level increases due to glycogenesis in the liver, the blood pressure remains
stable, and the skin is cool and clammy.
valvular disease - ANSWER risk for endocarditis related to clot formation over an
incompetent heart valve that provides a wasm, moist environment for bacteria to grow.
Chest pain, dyspnea, fever and elevated WBC count and ESR.
pneumonia - ANSWER Fremitus on palpitation from the consolidation that occurs.
crackles - ANSWER fluid and pulmonary edema
To decrease pain, preload, and myocardial oxygen demand in a patient with MI -
ANSWER Morphine
For a patient with manic phase of bipolar disorder, the nurse should expect to find which
manifestation of the patient's mood? - ANSWER Sexual language
pelvic pain, vomiting, dysuria and a shuffling gait - ANSWER pelvic inflammatory
disease