Cardiovascular Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NGR6172_Unit 2 - Cardiovascular Drugs Answered 100%

Which of the EKG findings is most likely indicative of Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) in a patient presenting with acute chest pain? A. Wide and bizarre QRS complexes in the EKG B. ST segment changes (STEMI or NSTEMI) in the EKG C. A saw-toothed pattern in the EKG saw-toothed pattern in the EKG D. Flat line in the EKG correct answers B. ST segment changes (STEMI or NSTEMI) in the EKG To determine whether there is a delay in impulse conduction through the atria, the nurse will measure t...

Advanced Cardiovascular Life SupportExam {ACLS} Version A-VERIFIED VERSION A EXAM 2023/2024

Cardiovascular system NCLEX questions & rationalesWhat are characteristics of cardiogenic shock? - correct answer -hypotension -rapid pulse that becomes weaker -decreased urine output -cool, clammy skin What are characteristics of cardiac tamponade? - correct answer accompanied by distant, muddled heart sounds and prominent neck vessels What are characteristics pulmonary embolism? - correct answer presents suddenly with severe dyspnea accompanying the chest pain What is a characteris...

S3 heart sound is an indication of _________? Other causes of S3? - ANSWER-Ventricular gallop Auscultated in fluid overload when preload is elevated. Other causes: - cardiomyopathy - ventricular septal defect (VSD) - mitral or tricuspid regurgitation When is S3 sound normal? - ANSWER-Normal in kids, high cardiac output, 3rd trimester of pregnancy S4 heart sound is an indication of _____? Other causes of S4? - ANSWER-Auscultated during ischemia (increased resistance to ventricular fillin...

Test Bank For Vander's Human Physiology 15th Edition By Eric Widmaier; Hershel Raff; Kevin Strang 3885, 5 . 1625, 3 1 Homeostasis: A Framework for Human Physiology 2 Chemical Composition of the Body and Its Relation to Physiology 3 Cellular Structure, Proteins, and Metabolic Pathways 4 Movement of Solutes and Water Across Cell Membranes 5 Cell Signaling in Physiology 6 Neuronal Signaling and the Structure of the Nervous System 7 Sensory Physiology 8 Consciousness, the Br...

A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a prescription for the transdermal nitroglycerin patch. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teachings? - A) Apply the new patch to the same site as the previous patch. B) Place the patch on an area of skin away from skin folds and joints. C)Keep the patch on 24 hr per day. D) Replace the patch at the onset of angina. Correct Answer is B. Rationales: Rotating the patch site can prevent skin irrit...

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Final Exam A patient with suspected acute coronary syndromes (ACS) is placed on a cardiac monitor. The patient is complaining of dyspnea and is given supplemental oxygen. The provider determines that the oxygen is effective based on which SaO2 level? When a patient presents with potential ACS, the patient should have oxygen administered to maintain an SaO2 of at least 94%. A patient experiences cardiac arrest, and the resuscitation team initiates ventilations...

Advanced Cardiovascular Life SupportExam {ACLS} Version A-VERIFIED VERSION A EXAM 2023/2024