Mitral valve - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Advanced Pathophysiology Summer 2024 UTA 5315 Test 3 Mitral Valve Stenosis - answer- Characterized by NARROWING of mitral valve - Normal is 4-6 cm -Narrowed is less than 2.5 cm - Caused by RHEUMATIC FEVER -More common in WOMEN -Oxygenated blood comes back into heart into the left atrium and down through the mitral valve to the left ventricle - Complex: Stenosis leads to volume/pressure in left atrium, which results in atrial hypertrophy/dilation, which increases pressure/volume in the ...

Medsurge HESI QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! 2024/ 2025[NEXT GEN] What age groups are at highest risk for contracting pneumonia? - CORRECT ANSWER children <2 and >65. What are the three ways to contract pnuemonia? - CORRECT ANSWER inhalation, hemtologic, and aspiration community acquired pneumonia - CORRECT ANSWER a type of pneumonia that results from contagious infection outside of a hospital or clinic Hospital acquired pneumonia - C...

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has mitral valve disease. Which of following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the disease process? A. "I should call my doctor if I get a headache." B. "I might develop gastric reflux." C. "I might develop excessive bruising." D. "I should call my doctor if my ankles swell." D. "I should call my doctor if my ankles swell." RAT: Swelling of the ankles can indicate heart failure. The client should report this ...

(NURS 100) Assessment 2 WCU Questions and Answers Already Passed Objective data can be gathered from the patient during which aspects of the physical assessment process? (Select all that apply.) a. Patient interview b. Health history c. General survey d. Physical examination e. Laboratory testing Objective data consist of observed information or signs that can be collected during all stages of the physical assessment process. Even while the patient is answering questions, providing ...

Elective dental care should be deferred for patients with severe, uncontrolled hypertension, meaning that the blood pressure is greater than or equal to mm Hg. a. 200/140 b. 180/140 c. 180/110 d. 160/110 ANS: C Elective dental care should be deferred for patients with severe, uncontrolled hypertension, which is blood pressure greater than or equal to 180/110 mm Hg, until the condition can be brought under control. 2. The American Heart Association currently recommends antibiotic prophylax...

CST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/2025;ACE IN THE CST TEST 100% VERIFIED Which of the following is the wound classifications for a bronchoscopy: Clean Contaminated Dirty and infected Clean-contaminated Ans- Clean-Contaminted Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? Teeth Sinuses Tonsils Villi Ans- Teeth The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: Atropine sulfate Alpha-chymotrypsin Acetylcholine chl...

What are the landmarks used to auscultate the pulmonic valve? ️ 2nd ICS Left Sternal Border What is the landmark to auscultate the tricuspid valve? ️ 4th ICS Left Sternal Border Where is the landmark to auscultate the aortic valve? ️ 2nd ICS Right Sternal Border Where is the landmark to auscultate the mitral valve? ️ 5th ICS Left Medial to MCL Which sound represents closure of the AV Valves: ️ S1 S2 List 3 ways blood flow is regular through the venous system ️ 1. Valves in...

An 18-year-old G1P0 woman is seen in the clinic for a routine prenatal visit at 28 weeks gestation. Her prenatal course has been unremarkable. She has not been taking prenatal vitamins. Her pre-pregnancy weight was 120 pounds. Initial hemoglobin at the first visit at eight weeks gestation was 12.3 g/dL. Current weight is 138 pounds. After performing a screening complete blood count (CBC), the results are notable for a white blood count 9,700/mL, hemoglobin 10.6 g/dL, mean corpuscular volume ...

TEST 3 - Advanced Pathophysiology Summer 2023 UTA 5315...

Advanced Health Assessment Exam 3 Questions & Answers, Explained-The Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) contains the: A) Gallbladder B) Spleen C) Liver D) Appendix - Spleen The spleen is the largest lymphatic organ. However, instead of lymph, its chambers are filled with blood. Suppose that Tina reported pain when you assessed for costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness. Which of the following would be true? A) CVA tenderness may indicate kidney infection B) CVA tenderness may indicate liv...