section 1

Question 1

what is systolic BP

Answer 1

measure the extent of force extered against the arteries during the ejection cycle

Question 2

why do we care about BP

Answer 2

it is a non-invasive performance measure on the effectivness of the hearts pumpuing

Question 3

what is the max that a diastolic BP can raise or decrease

Answer 3

10

Question 4

at what systolic and diastolic should the exercise program be discontinues

Answer 4

210
110

Question 5

what is pulse pressure

Answer 5

the different between diastolic and systolic BP

Question 6

what is the normal chnage in pulse pressure e

Answer 6

40 - 50 mmgh

Question 7

is an ABI great then 1.0 still consider normal

Answer 7

yes the pressure in our legs inn 10-20% highere then the brachial art

Question 8

what is the valsalva maneuver

Answer 8

a breathing technique that involves forcefully exhaling against a closed glottis

unclogging ears

Question 9

what is stable SBP indicative of when one is exercising

Answer 9

a decrease CO

Question 10

what should happen to BP following then conclusion of exercise

Answer 10

3 min rule

the post SBP should be less then 90% of the systolic at peak exercise

Question 11

what is a arterial line used for

Answer 11

a thin, flexible tube inserted into an artery to help doctors and nurses monitor blood pressure and take blood samples

Question 12

taking BP and an aterial line

Answer 12

do not take BP above the infusion site

Question 13

can someone eat or drink with an NG tube

Answer 13

nope

Question 14

can NG be disconnected

Answer 14

yes for mobility

Question 15

what level should a chest tube be kept at

Answer 15

below the level of insertion

Question 16

what is PE

Answer 16

the blockage of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches

Question 17

what is the clinical presentation of a PE

Answer 17

difficulty breathing, chest pain that often mimics heart attack, rapid pulse,

Question 18

what are the risk factors for PE

Answer 18

surgery

long periods of inactivity

increased levels of clotting factors in the blood

abnormalities of the vessel wall

Question 19

what is the treatment for PE

Answer 19

anticoagulant med - heperin and warfarin

Question 20

what is hypovolemic shock

Answer 20

insufficient circulating blood

primary causes: hemorrage and severe burns

Question 21

what is the clinical presentation of hypovolemic shock

Answer 21

hypo due lack of circulating volume

anxiety

AMS

cool and clammy skin

rapid and thready pulse

thirst

fatigue

Question 22

what is the treatment of hypovolemic shock

Answer 22

positional management: supine legs elevated 12 inches as tolerated

controlled bleeding

infusion

Question 23

what is autonomic dysreflexia

Answer 23

a massive sympathetic chnages that can occur in relation to spinal injury or disease

trigger -noxious stimuli > bladder distention, UTI, skin ulcerss, bowel impaction

Question 24

what is the clinical presentatin of autonomic dysreflexia

Answer 24

sweating above the level of lesion

flushing above the level of lesion

increase BP

blurred vision

slowed HR

Question 25

what is the energy system used for ATP production for short duration exercise

Answer 25

anaerobic metabolism

this is more readily avaible ATP for the muscular system