Cardiomyopathy Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 507 MIDTERM EXAM WEEK 4 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS WINTER 2023 Chamberlain University NR 507 MIDTERM EXAM WEEK 4 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS WINTER 2023 Chamberlain University 1. Hypertension (high blood pressure) will have its most immediate effect on Preload Contractility Afterload None of these 2. Mature, circulating RBC’s lack endoplasmic reticulum. Without these structures RBC’s are completely unable to synthesize any ATP Pr...

2023/2024 NCLEX RN (NEXT GENERATION FORMAT) ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK OF REAL QUESTIONS & CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES NCLEX 2023 QUESTION 1 Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? A. Positive inotropes B. Vasodilators C. Diuretics D. Antidysrhythmics Answer: A Explanation: (A) Positive inotropic agents should not be administered owing to their action of increasing myocardial contractility. Increased ventricular ...

• NRS 225 Perfusion- Shock, Cardiomyopathy, DIC Perfusion • Normal Perfusion o 3 Layers: epicardium (outer most); myocardium; endocardium (inner most) o 4 Chambers: 2 atria; 2 ventricles o Pump- Heart; Tubing- Blood Vessels; Fluid- Blood o Systole: ventricular contraction // Diastole: ventricular relaxation: “lub-dub” o Circulation ▪ Pulmonary: right side of heart  lungs ▪ Systemic: left side of heart  body ▪ Coronary: supplies heart o Cardiac Cycle: contractio...

Clinical finding of anorexia nervosa correct answer: Amenorrhea- what to look for? Clinical finding of bulimia correct answer: Tooth erosion, hand calluses, hypokalemia What causes parotid gland swelling correct answer: Increased serum amylase levels What lab value would you expect to see in a client with alcoholic cardiomyopathy correct answer: Increased CPK- enzyme released when tissue is damaged Common behavior associated with dependent personality disorder correct answer: ...

Exam 1: Cardiomyopathy, chest tubes Questions With Complete Solutions

An 80-year-old woman comes to the urgent care clinic with dyspnoea on exertion. On physical examination, her blood pressure is 100/70, and her pulse is 75. She has no pulsus paradoxus. Her jugular veins are distended, and she has distant heart sounds. In addition, she has extra third and fourth heart sounds. Her liver is enlarged, and she has pedal oedema. She has occasional premature ventricular contractions on her electrocardiogram. A chest x-ray reveals clear lung fields with a dilated cardia...

Dilated Cardiomyopathy: most common cause is ____. Others? - Answer- alcohol; may also be idiopathic, myocarditis, or drugs (doxorubicin) -- 1 in 3 cases of heart failure are caused by dilated cardiomyopathy What PE and EKG changes are seen with dilated cardiomyopathy? - Answer- PE: S3, JVD, crackles - possible mitral regurg EKG: nonspecific ST and T wave changes, LBBB Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: is due to hypertrophy of the _____. PE reveals mitral regurgitation, a ____heart sound, and ...

JoAnn Smith, 72 years old Heart Failure Case study JoAnn (Smith is a 72-year-old woman who has a history of myocardial infarction (MI) four years ago and systolic heart failure secondary to ischemic cardiomyopathy with a current ejection fraction (EF) of only 15%). LATEST VERSION .

A patient assessment reveals distended neck veins, pulsus paradoxus, and decreased systolic pressure. This assessment is most consistent with: - Answer- cardiac tamponade. The nurse is caring for a patient with severe sepsis and third-degree heart block. The patient is hypotensive. The treatment for this life-threatening rhythm change includes: - Answer- transcutaneous pacing. A patient is admitted to the ICU with suspected cervical spinal cord injury following a motor vehicle accident. Th...

Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care 4th Edition Hollier Test Bank Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care 4th Edition Hollier Test Bank Chapter 1 Cardiovascular Disorders MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.The nurse is aware that the muscle layer of the heart, which is responsible for the hearts contraction, is the: a. endocardium. b. pericardium. c. mediastinum. d. myocardium. ANS: D The myocardium is the specialized muscle layer that allows the heart to contract. 2.The nurse clarifies that the mast...

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Question and answers rated A+ 2023/2024Examples of other names used to describe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (3) - correct answer 1. Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis (IHSS) - no longer used 2. *Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)* 3. Muscular Subartoic Stenosis - no longer used What is IHSS called now? - correct answer Asymmetric Septal Hypertrophy (ASH) What is the most common type of HCM? - correct answer Asymmetric Septal Hypertrop...