Study Guide for MS test # 2

Virchows thingy
Sequential pressure measurements

S/s of:
AAA
Aortic dissection
PVD
Raynauds
Throm Obliter
graft leakage
thrombophlebitis
DVT
SVT
PE
CVI

Nsg Interventions/ Pt teaching for:
aneurysym
embolectomy
Raynauds
DVT esp in post op
To reduce BP
Decrease risk of atherosclerosis
Lymphedema
Lifestyle modifications HTN
Buergers Dis/ Throm oblit
Long term oral anti coagulants
PE
CVI
Graduated elastic stockings

Nsg Dx for:
aneurysm
heparin infusion’
Know how Ca+ Channel blockers, Beta Blockers, Diuretics, and ACE inhibitors work, and be able to name one or 2.

Why should people strive to have a normal BP, and how should they do it?
Be able to measure, know the lengths, and explain what each of these do. Pwave, P-R interval, QRS, S-T segment, T wave
Be able to draw a complete cardiac cycle, using proper spacing of the waves and intervals.
Be able to recognize and name a tracing of these rhythms. You should also know a little bit about the rhythm, like how it affects the heart or body. How it I said it is treated

Vtach
Vfib
Afib
NSR (normal sinus rhythm)
Sinus brady
Sinus tach
Asystole

There will be 6 questions from the prior test.


ps I will be having nasty oral surgery tomorrow. So, for some of you this will be your lucky week. You do NOT have to turn in your reflection papers or Clinical reports this week. I will accept case studies though, Due before noon on Friday.