Systolic heart failure - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Circulation/Perfusion Blood flow to al of the tissues of the body Cardiac Concepts Circulation/Perfusion Oxygenation Cardiac Concepts Circulation/Perfusion Oxygenation Oxygenation O2 carried by red blood cells within the vascular system to be delivered to the cells within the body tissues. Quality of blood amount of O2 and nutrients in blood Quantity of blood amount of blood that is able to reach the tissues Cardiac Preload The stretching of muscle fibers in the cardia...

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving IV furosemide and morphine for the treatment of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) with severe orthopnea. Which clinical finding is the best indicator that the treatment has been effective? a. Weight loss of 2 lb in 24 hours b. Hourly urine output greater than 60 mL c. Reduced dyspnea with the head of bed at 30 degrees d. Patient denies experiencing chest pain or chest pressure - Reduced dyspnea with the head of bed at 30 degrees W...

Bio 669 - Exam 3 Pulmonary & Renal Questions and Answers/ Updated Guide 100% Correct The main neural control central coordinating ventilation during quiet breathing is the Answer - Dorsal Respiratory Group What helps to keep the expansion forces of the chest wall and the contracting forces of the alveoli/lungs linked so that the lung does not collapse and the chest does not expand further: Answer - The negative pressure of the pleural cavity In response to low alveolar PO2 Answe...

NCA 621 Test Two Module 5 Question and answers correctly solved 2024 All of the following are usually s/s of L sided heart failure except: A. hepatic congestion B. dyspnea C. cyanosis D. pulmonary edema - correct answer A. hepatic congestion A patient presents with acute pulmonary edema and BP of 210/110 with acute dyspnea and hypoxia. Cxray with pulmonary edema and TTE with LVEF down to 30% from prior baseline of 40& and has pseudonormolization with grade 3 diastolic dysfunction. As a...

2024 HESI RN Pharmacology Exam Test Bank Questions & Answers (Actual Exam)-Following the administration of sublingual nitroglycerin to a client experiencing an acute anginal attack, which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the desired effect has been achieved? A. Client states chest pain is relieved B. Client's pulse decreases from 120 to 90 C. Client's systolic blood pressure decreases from 180 to 90 D. Clients SaO2 level increases from 92% to 96% - A. Client states chest pai...

What is nephrotic syndrome? - Correct Answer -A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - Correct Answer --*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoalbuminemia* -*Edema (facial and periorbital)* -Lipiduria -Hyperlipidemia -Increased coagulation -Reduced kidney function In nephrotic syndrome, severe protein loss in the urine is greater than what? - Corr...

ATA nurse is caring for a client who has a history of angina and is scheduled for exercise electrocardiography at 1100. Which of the following statements by the client requires the nurse to contact the provider for possible rescheduling? A. "I'm still hungry after the bowl of cereal I ate at 0700" B. "I didn't tale my heart pills this morning because the doctor told me not to" C. "I have had chest pain a couple of time since I saw my doctor in the office last week" D. "I smoked a ci...

What is the definition of congestive heart failure? - Congestive heart failure is the syndrome in which the heart has a reduced ability to fill or pump blood. This leads to a state where the heart is not pumping enough blood to get tissues adequate oxygen. What are the four ways in which heart failure can be classified? - Heart failure can be classified as systolic or diastolic, high output or low output, left sided or right sided, and acute or chronic What are the 6 major risk factors for ...

MN 568 Introduction To Nursing: Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update 2023/2024 Graded 100%. Which of the following dietary instructions should be given to a patient with GERD? Question options: a) Eliminate coffee. b) Drink peppermint tea to relieve stomach distress. c) Recline and rest after meals. d) Limit the amount of antacids. Question 4 2 / 2 points Which high-density lipoprotein (HDL) level is considered cardioprotective? Question options: a) Greater than 30 b) Grea...

Cardiology boards ABIM-216 questions with 100% correct answers 2023 What is a positive stress test - CORRECT ANSWER Flat or Down sloping St-segment depression >1 mm occurring 80 msec after j point When to stop a stress test - CORRECT ANSWER St segment depression > 2 mm, ventricular tachycardia, drop in SBP > 15, chest pain, dyspnea, lightheadedness Stress test of choice with a LBBB or ventricular pacing? - CORRECT ANSWER Myocardial perfusion imaging with adenosine,NOT exercis...