a nurse learns from a report that a patient has aortic stenosis

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What are the symptoms of a patient with aortic stenosis on Echo?

A patient with aortic stenosis on ECHO reports no symptoms. What developments should the nurse anticipate over time? Pulmonary vasoconstriction is causing a patients heart failure.

Why does the cardiac-vascular nurse ask the patient when symptoms began?

The cardiac-vascular nurse asks the patient when the symptoms began because: * a. a compartment syndrome develops days after an arterial occlusion. b. an arterial thrombosis is sudden and emergent, and an embolism develops gradually. c. irreversible anoxic injury to muscles and nerves can occur in as few as four hours.

Why is the nurse having difficulty auscultating the patient's heart sounds?

A nurse is having difficulty auscultating a patients heart sounds because the lung sounds are too loud. What does the nurse ask the patient to do to improve hearing the heart sounds? a.

Which is the location for listening to the aortic valve?

a. Second intercostal space, right sternal border b. Second intercostal space, left sternal border c. Fourth intercostal space, left sternal border d. Fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line a. Second intercostal space, right sternal border -Second intercostal space, right sternal border is the location for listening to the aortic valve.

Where does the nurse place the stethoscope to hear this stenotic valve?

Where does the nurse place the stethoscope to hear this stenotic valve? -Second intercostal space, right sternal border is the location for listening to the aortic valve.

How does a nurse assess the competence of venous valves in patients who have varicose veins?

The Trendelenburg Test or Brodie–Trendelenburg test is a test which can be carried out as part of a physical examination to determine the competency of the valves in the superficial and deep veins of the legs in patients with varicose veins.

What does the S2 heart sound represent?

The second heart sound (S2) represents closure of the semilunar (aortic and pulmonary) valves (point d). S2 is normally split because the aortic valve (A2) closes before the pulmonary valve (P2). The closing pressure (the diastolic arterial pressure) on the left is 80 mmHg as compared to only 10 mmHg on the right.

Which valve does a nurse Auscultate when the stethoscope is placed on the fourth or fifth intercostal space at the left of the sternal border?

The tricuspid valve area is located in the fourth intercostal space at the left sternal border, and the mitral valve area is situated in the fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line.

What are the expected assessment findings in chronic venous insufficiency?

Swelling in the lower legs and ankles, especially after extended periods of standing. Aching or tiredness in the legs. New varicose veins. Leathery-looking skin on the legs.

How do you assess for venous insufficiency?

Diagnostic tests for venous insufficiency include Doppler ultrasonography, a noninvasive test for venous reflux and obstruction; Doppler bidirectional flow studies and color flow studies to assess venous flow and the presence of thrombi; and venography, a radiograph of the venous system taken after injecting contrast ...

What does S3 and S4 mean?

Background. The third and fourth heart sound (S3 and S4) are two abnormal heart sound components which are proved to be indicators of heart failure during diastolic period.

When is S3 and S4 heard?

A S3 can be a normal finding in children, pregnant females and well-trained athletes; however, a S4 heart sound is almost always abnormal. CLINICAL PEARL: A S3 heart sound is often a sign of systolic heart failure, however it may sometimes be a normal finding.

What is S1 S2 S3 S4?

These two phases constitute the heartbeat. In a healthy adult, the heart makes two sounds, commonly described as 'lub' and 'dub. ' The third and fourth sounds may be heard in some healthy people, but can indicate impairment of the heart function. S1 and S2 are high-pitched and S3 and S4 are low-pitched sounds.

Which of the 4 heart valves is best heard when Auscultating the left 2nd intercostal space near the sternum?

The pulmonary and aortic valves are both best heard in the 2nd intercostal space, to the left and right respectively.

How do you Auscultate the aortic valve?

0:481:41Where to listen for Heart Sounds (Auscultory Areas) - MEDZCOOLYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo that would be the right second intercostal space for the aortic valve. The left secondMoreSo that would be the right second intercostal space for the aortic valve. The left second intercostal space for the pulmonic valve.

What is located at the right and left 2nd intercostal spaces next to the sternum?

What is located at the right and left 2nd intercostal spaces next to the sternum? The right ventricle narrows as it rises to meet the pulmonary artery just below the sternal angle. This is called the "base of the heart" and is located at the right and left 2nd intercostal spaces next to the sternum.

What does a nurse learn from a history?

While taking a history, a nurse learns that this patient experiences shortness of breath (dyspnea). If the cause of the dyspnea is a cardiovascular problem, the nurse expects which abnormal finding on examination?

What is the heart rate of a patient?

A nurse determines that a patient has a heart rate of 42 beats per minute. What might be a cause of this heart rate?

What does a nurse learn from a history?

While taking a history, a nurse learns that this patient experiences shortness of breath (dyspnea). If the cause of the dyspnea is a cardiovascular problem, the nurse expects which abnormal finding on examination?

What is the beginning of systole?

A The beginning of systole is the S1 heart sound.

What does a flat jugular vein mean?

A Flat jugular veins indicate a fluid deficit, which is not associated with dyspnea.

What is muscle pain called?

A Muscle pain is often described as "crampy."

How long does stiffness last with arthritis?

A Patients with rheumatoid arthritis often have morning stiffness lasting 1 to 2 hours.

What are the risk factors for diabetes mellitus?

C Obese men with diabetes mellitus have three risk factors: obesity, gender, and comorbidity of diabetes mellitus. D Postmenopausal women do not have an increased risk for developing hypertension. A nurse asks a patient to describe his new onset of leg pain.

Which valves make the S1 heart sound?

C The tricupid and mitral valves create the S1 heart sound.

What happens if a patient has aortic regurgitation?

A patient with a history of aortic regurgitation due to rheumatic fever develops severe dyspnea, fatigue, and pulmonary edema. What should the nurse anticipate?

What does a patient with a history of rheumatic fever develop?

A patient with a history of rheumatic fever develops severe dyspnea... Which should the nurse anticipate?

What chapter is Comfort and Pain Management?

Chapter 35- Comfort and Pain Management (End of Ch…

Can ACE I cause hypertension?

NO - Patient is likely to develop pulmonary hypertension. YES - Patient will develop dyspnea, fatigue on exertion, and chest pain. NO - Patient may respond well to treatment with ACE-I or ARBs. Pulmonary vasoconstriction is causing a patients heart failure.