Heart rhythm disturbances - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PAEA Emergency Medicine EOR Exam Study Guide. what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? - - MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? - systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the diastole though) ...

Relias Assessments Assistance Material DYSRHYTHMIAS EKG interpretation One of the most useful and commonly used diagnostic tools is electrocardiography (EKG) which measures the heart's electrical activity as waveforms. An EKG uses electrodes attached to the skin to detect electric current moving through the heart. These signals are transmitted to produce a record of cardiac activity. Arrhythmia or dysrhythmia are disturbances in the normal cardiac rhythm of the heart which occurs as a res...

NURSING MSN 571 PHARM - FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE What intervention does the provider take to decrease risk to the patient when prescribing drugs with a narrow therapeutic index? -ANS-- drugs with narrow therapeutic range are more dangerous, provider who is aware of this fact can focus additional attention on monitoring these patients for signs and symptoms of toxicity definition of onset of action -ANS-- Onset of Action: the time it takes a dr...

Kettering TMC Practice Exam A respiratory therapist enters a patient's room during oxygen rounds. The patient has end - stage emphysema and appears to be sleeping. The patient doesn't respond to questions and his pulse is 20 bpm. The therapist should immediately. A. Confirm DNR status B. Go get help C. Begin rescue ventilation D. Begin chest compressions - Confirm DNR status Which of the following clinical observations is most commonly associated with right heart failure? A P...

NCLEX-PN NGN EXAM 2023/2024 Question No : 1 - Teaching the client with gonorrhea how to prevent reinfection and further spread is an example of: A. primary prevention. B. secondary prevention. C. tertiary prevention. D. primary health care prevention. Answer: B Explanation: Secondary prevention targets the reduction of disease prevalence and disease morbidity through early diagnosis and treatment. Physiological Adaptation Question No : 2 - Which of the following foods is ...

Fundamentals of nursing 6th edition chapter 4 vital signs Apical pulse Heartbeat as measured with the bell or disk of the stethoscope placed over the apex of the heart; most authentic of all pulses Ausculate Listen for sounds within the body to evaluate the condition of the heart, lungs, pleura, intestine, or other organs to detect fetal heart sounds Blood pressure Pressure exerted by the circulating volume of blood on the arterial walls, veins, and Chambers of the heart Bradycardia Slow...

N322 Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 Lecture NotesN322 Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 Lecture NotesN322 Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 Lecture NotesN322 Mental Health Nursing Exam 2 Lecture stress related illnesses - ANSWER-- cardiovascular diseases - cancer - arthritis - multiple sclerosis - irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - fibromyalgia - colds - asthma effects of long-term stress on the brain - ANSWER-- short term memory loss - decreased concentration - accident prone - sleep disturb...

Cardiac angiography (3) correct answer: Invasive diagnostic procedure that involves fluoroscopy and the use of contrast media by inserting catheter into femoral and threading it into right or left side of heart Performed when an arterial obstruction, narrowing, or aneurysm is suspected Client remains NPO 8 hrs before and assess for iodine/shellfish allergy Cardiac catheterization correct answer: Most invasive test in the diagnosis of heart disease, studying right side or left side of hear...

UNDERSTANDING PHARMACOLOGY FOR ESSENTIALS MEDICATION SAFETY CHAPTER 1-28 TESTBANK BY WORKMAN & LACHARITY Chapter1: Drug Therapy for Heart Failure MULTIPLE CHOICE BASIC CONCEPTS 1. Whatdoes the term “afterload” mean? a. The amount ofbloodentering the left ventricle that must bepumped outof the heart b . The peripheral resistanceof the arterialsystem, including meanarterialpressure c. The abilityof the living muscle fibers of the heart to contractand pumpblood d . The percentageo...

Clinical manifestations of mild to moderate splenomegaly and hepatomegaly, bronze-colored skin, and cardiac dysrhythmias are indicative of which anemia? Sideroblastic Aplastic Pernicious Iron deficiency Mild to moderate enlargement of the spleen (splenomegaly) and liver (hepatomegaly) occurs. Occasionally, abnormal skin pigmentation (bronze colored) is seen. Heart rhythm disturbances, along with congestive heart failure, are major life-threatening complications related to cardiac iron over...