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• 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...

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. which clinical manifestation does the nurse anticipate during the physical assessment? SATA A) Fatigue B) Lower extremity edema C) Syncope D) Dyspnea E) Angina Correct Answer-Answer: A, B, D A) Fatigue B) Lower extremity edema D) Dyspnea Rationale: Clinical manifestations of dilated cardiomyopathy include dyspnea, orthopnea, weakness, fatigue, peripheral edema, and ascites. Syncope and angina are commonly associated...

1. A nurse assesses clients on a cardiac unit. Which client should the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for the development of left-sided heart failure? a. A 36-year-old woman with aortic stenosis b. A 42-year-old man with pulmonary hypertension c. A 59-year-old woman who smokes cigarettes daily d. A 70-year-old man who had a cerebral vascular accident Correct Answer-ANS: A Although most people with heart failure will have failure that progresses from left to right, it ...

What is the most common type of CMO? Correct Answer-Dilated CMO (aka congestive CMO) What is another name for dilated CMO? Correct Answer-Congestive CMO What is dilated CMO known for? Correct Answer-It's multi chamber enlargement and decreased systolic and diastolic function. What are the causes of dilated cardiomyopathy? Correct Answer-Genetics, infectious myocarditis, Valvular heart disease (secondary) hypertension (secondary) Ischemia (secondary) Arrythmia's myocardial infa...

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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 ...

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