Week 7 - Cardiac Flashcards
1
Q
Cardi, cor
A
Heart
2
Q
Atrium
A
Hall
3
Q
Ventricle
A
Chamber
4
Q
Diastole
A
Expansion
4
Q
Systole
A
A drawing together
5
Q
Aorte
A
To lift up
5
Q
Tachy
A
Rapid
5
Q
Brady
A
Slow
6
Q
What are some relevant nursing actions related to the heart?
A
- Taking and recording a pulse, blood pressure
- Assessment of blood perfusion in patient
- Cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Administration of prescribed intravenous fluids
- Electrical cardiac defibrillation
6
Q
Septum
A
Wall or partition
6
Q
Why does the heart need its own blood supply when there is blood passing through it?
A
It cannot receive O2 and glucose from blood passing through its chambers.
7
Q
Cupis
A
Point
8
Q
Where is your heart located?
A
- Inferior mediastinum, medial cavity of thorax
- Rests on diaphragm
- Apex points to left hip
9
Q
How big is your heart?
A
Size of your fists
10
Q
What does your heart do?
A
Pumps blood to:
1. Lungs fo oxygenations (O2) + Co2 (RV)
2. Body for transportation of gases, wastes, electrolytes, nutrients, hormones, etc (LV)