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nursing managementpropped up position monitor signs and symptoms and laboratory test results documenting myocarditis monitor adequacy of
diagnosisx-ray chest shows cardiomegaly ecg shows conduction defect low voltage qrs atrial and ventricular disrhythrnias echocardiogram -
myocarditismyocarditis is inflammation of the myocardium of the heart musclesi causes infection wrus bacteria fungus parasitesnon-infection
clinical manifestation occurs over an extended time period and mimic those of chf and corpulmonale dyspnea on exertion dependent odema ascitis
pericardiocentesisit is removal of fluid form the pericardial sac it is a specialized procedure done n icu or cardiac cath lab or ot a 16 or 18
pericarditisnursing managementmonitor-blood pressure pulse temperature respiration chills disphoresis jugular pressureassess for signs of cardiac
pericarditispericarditis is a syndrome caused by inflammation of the pericardiumcausesi infections bacterial pneumococci staphylococci
congenital heart diseases congenital heart diseases are classified in many ways one set of classification is cyanotic and acynotic conditions
test of deep vein thrombophlebitisplace blood pressure cuff on unaffected calf and inflate until pain is elicited usually greater than 150 mm
test for venous functionmake patient stand apply a tourniquet at mid-thigh firmly enough to occlude the superficial veins but not the deep veins
assessment of peripheral vascular perfusion beside test burgers postural testperform in daylight place patient supine with both legs elevated
diagnostic clues1 when pallor decrease in temperature and numbness are the only complaints viability of the limb usually not threatened a
assessment of peripheral vascular disorders historyobtain the following information by interviewing the patient and family membersprevious vascular
historypast and present history of cardiovascular problems of patient amp family history of chest pain shortness of breath fatigue abnormal skin
shortness of breathit is a subjective sensation of being unable too draw in enough air to breathe most often this is associated with congestive
cardinal manifestation of cardiovascular disorderscardiovascular symptoms that most often trouble patients are1 chest pain2 shortness of breath3
lymphatic vessels the function of lymphatic vessels is to aid in the return of interstitial fluid to intra-vascular volume they assist with
maintenance and regulation of peripheral circulationpressure receptors baroreceptors located in the wall of the internal carotid arteries and in
types of blood vesselarteriesarteries carry blood away form the heart via the pulmonary artery and aortaarteriolesas major arteries begin to
structure of the vascular systemthe layers of the vascular system are all similar in veins and ateries the difference of thickness of various
functions of the vascular systemthe major function of the circulatory system is to provide a transport mechanism for the blood flow to and from the
regulation of heartthe number of electrical impulses initiated by the sa node is primarily the result of its innervation by fibers from both
cardiac cyclecardiac cycle has two phases-systole and diastole ventricular systole and diastole occur as a result of depolarization and chamber
sequence of cardiac activationdepolarisation is initiated by an impulse form the sa node impulse spreads through both atria inter-atrial
structure of the conduction system of the heart sinoatrial sa node is the pacemaker node located in the right atrium near the opening of superior