Heart function Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c correct answera) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breath...

Exam 3: NUR 210 / NUR210 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Principles of Pharmacology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | Grade A | Galen Q: What type of medication is metoprolol? Answer: Beta Blocker Q: What are the contraindications for metoprolol? Answer: heart block, heart failure, bradycardia, hypotension, cardiogenic shock Q: What are the nursing interventions for metoprolol? Answer: baseline vitals, liver and renal function, AST, LDH, patient teaching Q: What is the patient teaching for metoprolol...

WGU D236 pathophysiology: Objective Assessment Questions and Verified Answers | Latest 2023/2024 GRADED A+. A major function of potassium is to conduct nerve impulses in muscles. Too low and muscle weakness occurs and too much can cause muscle spasms. This is especially dangerous in the heart muscle and an irregular heartbeat can cause a heart attack The body uses the Protein Buffering System, Phosphate Buffering System, and Carbonic AcidBicarbonate System to regulate and maintain homeostatic...

Test Bank for Davis Advantage for Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition by Linda S. Williams, Paula D. Hopper. ISBN-13: 4587 Full Chapters test bank included I. UNDERSTANDING HEALTH CARE ISSUES 1. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process 2. Evidence-Based Practice 3. Issues in Nursing Practice 4. Cultural Influences on Nursing Care 5. Complementary and Alternative Modalities II. UNDERSTANDING HEALTH AND ILLNESS 6. Nursing Care of Patients with F...

Advanced pharmacology for NP Exam 2 300+QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT Ray has been diagnosed with hypertension and it is determined that an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor is needed. Prior to prescribing this drug, the nurse practitioner (NP) should assess for: Decreased renal function Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are the drug of choice in treating hypertension in diabetic patients because they: All of the above: Improve insulin sensitivity Improve rena...

Test Bank For Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition By Holly K. Stromberg Chapter 1-49 | Latest Guide 2023 ISBN-13: 0210 Unit I. Medical-Surgical Nursing Settings 1. Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients Roles of the LPN/LVN Employment Opportunities Ethical and Legal Practice Quality and Safety Health Care Today Financing of Health Care Providing Holistic Care 2. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgme...

WCU Pathophysiology (MIDTERM) Exam Questions and Answers A common cause of heart failure is which of the following? (Select all that apply. -Answer-- Coronary artery disease -Cardiomyopathy -Hypertension When the cause of a disease is due to unintended or unwanted medical treatment, the term to describe this is -Answer-latrogenic COPD type A is referred to as: -Answer-Emphysema A heart that has to pump harder in order to effectively circulate blood is likely to undergo which type of ce...

This legislation was passed to improve the system for Organ, Tissue and Eye allocation after successful heart and kidney transplant. - UAGA First person authorization means: - The donor has legally authorized donation upon declaration of death. The legislation that supports OPO's legal right to inform donor families instead of requesting authorization. - UAGA Purpose of the UAGA - 1. Created the modern registry 2. Requires that declaring physicians are not involved in transplant 3. Pr...

TNCC final exam test 2024 open book actual questions and answers graded A+ Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival ...

EMT-JBL Mid Term Questions And Answers | Assured Pass 2023/2024 The primary organ responsible for absorption of the products of digestion is the: [Ans: - small intestines The major artery that supplies all other arteries with blood is the: [Ans: - aorta The artery that can be palpated on the anterior surface of the foot is the: [Ans: - dorsalis pedis The bones of the forearm are called the: [Ans: - radius and ulna Which layer of the skin is composed of fatty tissue and serves as an ...