Contractility - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATCN 2020 Chapter 3 Shock Exam 2024 What is the first step in managing shock in trauma patients? -Answer-The first step in managing shock in trauma patients is to recognize it. Define Shock -Answer-An abnormality of the circulatory system that results in inadequate oxygen perfusion and tissue oxygenation. List the second step in managing shock -Answer-Is to identify the probable cause of shock and adjust treatment accordingly. List the four type of shock? -Answer-Cardiogenic Shock Obstru...

In which of the following athletes might you expect limited bone mineral density (BMD) levels as a consequence of the force vectors and the physical demands associated with the given sport? 16 year old gymnast with a seven-year training history in her sport a 23 year old offensive lineman who has lifted weights for eight-years a 22 year old track cyclist who has a 1RM of 352lbs a 19 year old 800m freestyle swimmer with one year of dryland training -----CORRECT ANSWER-------a 19 year old 8...

Charlie is a 65-year-old male who has been diagnosed with hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Doxazosin has been chosen to treat his hypertension because it: 1. Increases peripheral vasoconstriction 2. Decreases detrusor muscle contractility 3. Lowers supine blood pressure more than standing pressure 4. Relaxes smooth muscle in the bladder neck - 4. Relaxes smooth muscle in the bladder neck To reduce potential adverse effects, patients taking a peripherally acting alpha1 antagon...

Exam 2: NSG530/ NSG 530 (Latest 2024/ 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: What term is used to describe a preinvasive epithelial tumor of glandular with squamous cell origin? Answer: Carcinoma in situ Q: What stage reflects cancer that has spread to local lymph nodes? Answer: Stage II Q: What are the most common routes of metastasis? Answer: Hematogenous, lymphatic, transcoelomic (body cavities) ...

Nitroprusside purpose CORRECT ANSWER decreases preload and afterload by vasodilation (mainly afterload) Dobutamine mechanism of action CORRECT ANSWER contractility Dopamine at a low-end dose "renal dose" CORRECT ANSWER 0.5-4mcg/kg/min increases renal and mesentric perfusion Dopamine at a mid-range dose CORRECT ANSWER 4-10mcg/kg/min increases contractility and heart rate Dopamine at a high-range dose CORRECT ANSWER greater than 10mcg/kg/min vasoconstriction and increases BP ...

NR 507 Midterm Exam Week 4 Questions and Answers Winter 2023 Graded A+. 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 Protein All of the above Hemoglobin 3. Which of the following would indicate that a client with chronic bronchitis has developed secondary polycythemia vera...

NWHSU Physiology I Class 13 Contractility of the Heart Questions And Answers Sympathetic Your heart rate is increasing during cardiovascular exercise. What nervous system is primarily acting on the heart? If the sympathetic nervous system acts on the heart the threshold potential will *decrease* and your heart rate will *increase*. If the sympathetic nervous system acts on the heart the threshold potential will (increase/decrease) and your heart rate will (increase/decrease). If the p...

Exam 3: NUR265/ NUR 265 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen Q: Which finding indicates to the nurse that a client with a burn injury has a positive perception of his appearance? Answer: Performing his own morning care. Indicators that the client with a burn injury has a positive perception of his appearance includes the willingness to touch the affected body part. Self-care activ...

Test Bank - Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse 1ST Edition Lucie By Dlugasch, Lachel Story | Complete 2023/2024. A 50-year-old man is having an acute myocardial infarction and will be administered recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA). The medication activates plasminogen in order to: A) decrease platelet adhesion. B) increase clotting time. C) promote fibrinolysis. D) promote coronary vasodilation. Ans: C Complexity: Easy Ahead: Hematopoietic System Subj...