Chapter 22
What is the order of the heart valves?
Tricuspid
Pulmonic
Mitral
Aortic
People age 60 and older should receive the flue and pneumonia to reduce the risk of _________
pericarditis
how are valve disorders diagnosed?
echocardiogram, cardiac cath, 12 lead echo, labs
pitting (Fluid)
nonpitting (lymphatics)
You should place your patient in the ________ _________ to best heart the S3 heart sound.
left lateral decubitus position
what valve disorder is asymptomatic?
What is hemodynamic monitoring?
monitors blood volume, perfusion, fluid status & how well heart is pumping
(Adequate Tissue Perfusion)
identify 3 organisms that cause infections in the heart
strep, staph, fungus
what are the heart valves?
aortic
pulmonic
mitral
tricuspid
What is the function of the cardiovascular system?
supplies oxygenated blood to body cells and eliminates waste
what resembles an MI (myocardial infarction) but is relieved by sitting up
myocarditis
common side effects of valve disorders
fatigue, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
what is thromboangiitis obliterans?
inflammation of blood vessels associated with clot formation and fibrosis of vessel wall
What disease is most closely related to smoking?
thromboangiitis obliterans (they don't know exactly but huge link to tobacco)
Name 3 nursing interventions for cardiac patients
daily weights
heart monitor
I & Os
Fall Risk
Monitor Bleeding
Limit caffeine, sodium, fluids