NUR 148 Test 4 - Answer Block the realse of the stress hormones ...

NUR 148 Test 4

• Beta blocker effects

Answer Block the realse of the stress hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline in certain parts of the body, this results in dcreased HR and BP.

• Risk factors of cardiac disease

Answer -Age -Genetics -Obesity -Hypertension -Arteriosclerosis -Atherosclerosis -Diet -Diabetes -Nicotine -Alcohol/Drug Abuse -Activity

• Nursing interventions for bradycardia

Answer -stabilize the pt -identify and treat the underlying cause

• respiratory and circulation support
• continuous tele monitoring

• Symptoms of CHF

Answer

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-fatigue -swollen legs -tachycardia -weight gain -water retention -palpitations -excessive urination at night -wheezing -cough

• Nursing care for a patient having a pharmacologic stress echocardiogram-

Answer -explanation of the procedure -monitoring during the examination -establishing IV access -medication administration -NPO 3 to 6 hrs before the procedure -continuous BP and HR monitoring

• Landmarks where you would auscultate valves

Answer -aortic -pulmonic -erbs point -tricuspid -mitral

• Testing for heart problems

Answer -echocardiogram -electrocardiography -cardiac stress test -cardiac catheterization -MNPI -CT -MRI -transesophageal echocardiogram

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