Vital Signs
How long is a radial pulse taken for?
60 seconds/1 minute
What is the primary organ of the circulatory system?
The heart
Do veins go to or away from the heart?
To
What does LPN stand for?
Licensed practical nurse
What is the laymans name for myocardial infarction?
Heart attack
Why do you not tell the patient you are doing respirations?
To prevent the patient from altering their breathing.
Do arteries go to or away from the heart?
Away
What 3 blood vessels are in your circulatory system?
Veins, arteries, and capillaries
Can a RN give a medical diagnosis?
No
What causes a myocardial infarction to occur?
Reduced or blocked blood flow to the heart
12 to 18 breaths per minute
Endocardium
What is the laymans name for erythrocyte?
Red blood cell
How often do you have to renew your nursing registration?
Every 3 years
What should you do if you are experiencing or witnessing a myocardial infarction?
Call 911
What is the normal range for temperature?
97.8 F to 99.1 F
What is the strongest chamber of the heart?
The left ventricle
What kind of blood do arteries carry and where?
Oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body
What is the difference between PAs and RNs?
PAs can diagnose patients and RNs cannot
What are the symptoms of a myocardial infarction?
What is the normal range for pulse?
60 to 100 beats per minute
What are the 4 valves of the heart?
Tricuspid, Pulmonary, Mitral, and Aortic
What is the function of capillaries?
To help with exchange and connection between arteries and veins
What website will your license information be on?
Prometric
What is the most common medication to prevent a myocardial infarction?
Aspirin