In severe aortic stenosis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

CMSRN 1 (2022/2023) Already Graded A You may see a slight increase in diastolic blood pressure early in shock because: A. Concurrent brain injury is present B. Stroke volume has increased C. There is an increase in vascular tone D. Left ventricular contractions have strengthened C. There is an increase in vascular tone A 62-year-old male patient with a remote history of rheumatic fever is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with the following symptoms: Subjective: Shortness of breath, ch...

Definition of cardiogenic shock - evidence of tissue hypoxia d/t decreased CO in the presence of adequate intravascular volume Causes of cardiogenic shock - MI, cardiomyopathy, myocardial contusion, valvular incompetence, stenosis, arrhythmias What are S/S of cardiogenic shock? - Cold/clammy, S3 gallop, crackles, +JVP, displaced PMI, pulmonary edema, increased preload (pwcp/cvp) Is SVR high or low in cardiogenic shock? - High Is CO high or low in cardiogenic shock? - L...

P-5. Epigastric pulsation can be caused by: (select one or more) 1) hepatic pulsation 2) pulsation of a hypertrophic right ventricle 3) pulsation of a hypertrophic left ventricle 4) pulsation of a. abdominalis 5) pulsation of a hypertrophic right atrium - ANSWERhepatic pulsation, pulsation of hypertrophic right ventricle, pulsation of a abdominalis P-6. Pulsation at the 2nd intercostal space to the right of the sternum originates from: A) right ventricle; B) aorta; C) a. subclavia dx.; D) rig...

Where and why are lumbar punctures performed? - Answer- Spinal Block -> Anesthetic (into epidural space) Spinal Tap -> CSF extraction (into subarachnoid space)W B/W L3/L4 or L4/L5 NB: Posterior to this is *cauda equina* Where does a *herniated intervertebral* disk occur? What causes it? - Answer- Occurs b/w L4/L5 or *L5/S1* and C5/C6 or C6/C7 NB: affects lower spinal nerve # Degeneration of annulus fibrosis followed by *sudden compression* of nucleus pulposus What is the dif...

1. What antianginal agent can be used for cardiac asthma relief? A) Metoprolol B) Verapamil C) Nitroglycerin SL D) Nifedipine PO - ANSWERC) Nitroglycerin SL 2. For what heart disorder systolic murmur at the apex beat is typical? A) Mitral stenosis B) Mitral regurgitation C) Aortic stenosis - ANSWERB) Mitral regurgitation 3. Stable angina attacks most often last: A) 2-3 min B) 15-20 min C) 20-30 min D) 3-5 seconds E) 10-20 seconds - ANSWERA) 2-3 min 4. What pericarditis has m...

PAEA Emergency Medicine EOR Exam Study Guide. what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? - - MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? - systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the diastole though) ...

TEST 3 – ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY SUMMER 2024 UTA 5315 EXAM 200+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+. 2 / 29 1. Mitral Valve Stenosis: - 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 themitral valve to the left ventricle - Complex: Stenosis leads to volume/pressure in left atrium, which results i...

NUR 524 Exam 2 Questions With Verified Answers. Normal PMI? In cardiomegaly? - answerMidclavicular 5th intercostal space In Cardiomegaly displaced to the left What should you tell your patient to do when assessing for carotid bruits? - answerHold breath S1 - answerClosure of AV valves when ventricular pressure exceeds atrial pressures at beginning of systole Corresponds with pulse Best heard at apex S2 - answerClosure of semilunar valves Normally split because Aortic valve closes befor...

Medical Standards/Regulations vs Medical Guidelines - ANSWER-Medical Standards/Regulations - are mandatory Medical Guidelines - are advisory / at medical examiner discretion Outcomes (3 results) and maxed interval - ANSWER-1. Certified - max is 2 years 2. Disqualified 3. Determination pending - 45 days Minimal Retention Period for Medial Records - ANSWER-3 years T/F Driver must carry valid ME Certificate - ANSWER-True T/F Motor carrier does not have to maintain a copy of the ME...