Respiratory (Oxygenation) & Cardiac power point Flashcards
how to calculate pulse pressure
systolic MINUS distolic pressure
normal pulse presure
40
A pulse pressure below 40 indicates
inadequate circulation
pulse pressure above 40 indicates
stiff arteries and heart muscle
mean arterial pressure must be at least
60
all heart sounds are on the ______ except _____
left, aortic
heart sounds of __ __ are considered _________
S3 S4, abnormal
assess feet and legs for
pulse and color
swelling
temperature
numbness or pain
hair growth
who carry oxygenated blood
arteries
who carry unoxygenated blood
Veins
arterial disease treatment
rest with legs down
venous disease treatment
rest with legs UP
cardiac irregularities Assessment findings
irregular heartbeat
difficulty breathing
dizziness with possible loss of consciousness
Blood returns to the
right atrium
right ventricle
pumps blood into the lungs to get re-oxygenated.
Angina is
Chest pain due to decreased oxygen to the heart.
amgina treatment
rest
Nitro tablet sublingual. May repeat Q 5 minutes X 3
F STILL HAVING CHEST PAIN AFTER first 5 MINUTES:
CALL 911.
Cardiac Arrest is
Injury to heart muscle due to lack of oxygen