Anatomy
This type of vessel uses valves to prevent blood from pooling.
What is vein?
What are three ways to prevent venous insufficiency?
compression socks, mobility, SCDs, keep a healthy weight, exercise, elevating feet, avoid crossing legs
What is an example of a diuretic?
Lasix, hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolactone, etc
Why is hypertension called the silent killer?
there are normally no symptoms
Do you palpitate a patients abdomen during an abdominal assessment?
No! you palpate
What is the difference between arteries and veins?
Arteries have a thick muscular wall and carry blood away from the heart. Veins carry blood toward the heart and have valves.
What's the difference between an embolism and a thrombus?
Thrombus is a blood clot
Embolism can be made of anything (blood, amniotic fluid, air, foreign body)
What is a contraindication of nitroglycerin?
hypotension
What is cardiac output?
the volume of blood ejected per minute
Ventricular fibrillation lethal?
Yes
What are the four valves of the heart?
mitral, atrial, pulmonary, tricuspid
What is it called when the coronary arteries have atherosclerosis?
coronary artery disease
How much aspirin is recommended for someone who may be having an MI?
160-325mg
List three symptoms of heart failure
Will the patient have a pulse in vtach?
maybe - not for long
What is the sack surrounding the heart called?
Pericardium
How does sepsis lead to death?
decreased perfusion
What type of medication is used to break up a clot?
thrombolytic/fibrinolytic
What are 2 conditions that can cause heart valve disease?
infections, congenital conditions, CAD, MI, aging
How is asystole treated?
Emergency meds, chest compressions, treating the cause
Which artery is the only artery to carry deoxygenated blood?
pulmonary artery
What is a patient most at risk for after an angiogram?
Hemorrhage
antiarrhythmic
What's the difference between stable and unstable angina?
Stable - Symptoms occur during activity but go away at rest or by taking nitroglycerin, Predictable and similar to previous episodes, Usually doesn’t last more than 5 minutes, Warning sign
Unstable - Symptoms occur randomly and are not alleviated by rest or nitroglycerin, Unpredictable and more severe pain than previous episodes, Lasts longer than 20 minutes, Means a heart attack is coming or is already here
What are the three things that affect blood pressure?
Blood volume, vascular resistance, heart strength