NURSING MED SURG MS EXAM 2 Jersey College 100%VERIFIED

1. What are some reasons you would have an increased heart rate? Pg 693  Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (positive chronotropy)  Conduction through the AV node (positive dromotropy)  The force of myocardial contraction (positive inotropy)  Dysrhythmias  Exercise  Anxiety  Fever  Administration of catecholamines(dopamine, aminophylline, dobutamine)  Hypovolemia  Shock  Infection  Respiratory issues (distress)  Dyspnea 2. What lab...