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RNSG 2432 - Valvular HD, Aneurysms, Myopathy Questions With Complete Solutions

Exam 1: Cardiomyopathy, chest tubes Questions With Complete Solutions

Cardiomyopathy Correct Answer--disease of the heart muscle -3 types: -primary: -secondary Dilated Cardiomyopathy Correct Answer--another term for congestive cardiomyopathy -most common -often follows infectious myocarditis -distended ventricle, thinned heart walls; body thinks BP is low -ventricles aren't able to refill as they should -s/s may develop acutely after an infection ,or over time -can develop heart failure w/ this -causes: alcohol, cocaine, pregnancy, valve disease ...

NUR 354 EXAM 2 (CH 24 - DIURETIC THERAPY AND DRUGS FOR KIDNEY FAILURE, CH 26 - DRUGS FOR HYPERTENSIONCH 28 - DRUGS FOR ANGINA PECTORIS AND MYOCARDIAL) INFARCTION) SCORED A+

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 .

Cardiomyopathy NCLEX Style Practice Questions with Correct Answers

myocarditis etiology involves myocardial infiltration that produces a toxin, leads to inflammation, an autoimmune response causes myocardial degeneration/necrosis, that may result in heart failure t/f Correct Answer-t the B lymphocytes have been traced as the primary cause of the cell mediated toxic response that leads to myocardial damage t/f Correct Answer-f myocarditis definitive diagnosis depends on blood cultures t/f Correct Answer-f ________ is the most common cause of myocarditis...

Cardiomyopathy Questions with Correct Answers

Congestive heart failure aka correct answers heart failure pump failure Heart failure (or congestive heart failure) is a ---, not a disease entity, that can result from a variety of cardiac disorders. The syndrome is characterized by inability of the heart to pump blood sufficiently to keep pace with the body's circulatory demands correct answers symptom complex Genetics of congestive heart failure correct answers no genetic component Specific etiologies of CHF may include correct a...

The nurse conducts a complete physical assessment on a patient admitted with infective endocarditis. Which finding is significant? A. Regurgitant murmur at the mitral valve area B. Point of maximal impulse palpable in fourth intercostal space C. Heart rate of 94 beats/min and capillary refill time of 2 seconds D. Respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min and heart rate of 90 beats/min Correct Answer-ANS: A A regurgitant murmur of the aortic or mitral valves would indicate valvular disease, whi...