adult health

Question 1

Aortic stenosis:

Answer 1

Aortic stenosis causes a systolic murmur at the 2nd intercostal space, right sternal border.
Aortic stenosis decreases cardiac output, which causes Syncope, Angina, and Dyspnea (SAD findings).

Question 2

Mitral stenosis:

Answer 2

Mitral stenosis causes a
diastolic murmur at the 5th intercostal space,
midclavicular line.

Question 3

Post-valve replacement:

Answer 3

Monitor for bleeding
and signs of cardiac tamponade, like hypotension, muffled heart sounds, and jugular vein distention.

Question 4

Mechanical valve teaching:

Answer 4

Teach clients that
mechanical valve replacement requires lifelong
warfarin therapy to prevent clot formation and
regular lab work for INR monitoring.

Question 5

Infective endocarditis: C

Answer 5

lients with artificial valves
are at increased risk for endocarditis. Teach clients
they must take prophylactic antibiotics before
dental work or other invasive procedures.