NURS-175 Chapter Notes - Chapter 30,38: Human Leg, Radial Artery, Blood Vessel
17 Jan 2017
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Potter, p. a. , perry, a. g. , stockert, p. a. , hall, a. m. , ross-kerr, j. c. , wood, m. j. , astle, b. Dysrhythmia: regular interval between heartbeats interrupted by a late, early or missed beat. Threatens heart"s ability to provide adequate co. Identified by palpating an interruption in successive pulse waves or auscultating an interruption between heart sounds. Electrocardiography: electrical activity of the heart is recorded for. Holter monitor: worn for 24h and cardiac electrical activity is recorded in a small recorder. Cardiac telemetry: cardiac electrical activity is constantly monitored and sent to a stationary monitor allowing continuous monitoring. Pulse strength reflects the strength at which blood is ejected against the atrial wall and the condition of the atrial cardiovascular system leading to that point. Assess pulse on both sides of the body all symmetrical pulses can be assessed simultaneously except the carotid. Diffusion: movement of gases between alveoli and rbc"c. Assessment determines respiratory rate, depth and rhythm.
