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Cardio Lecture and Lab 1
Cardiac Function and Anatomy
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08/28/2015

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Chambers of the heart (4)
Definition
left and right atria, left and right ventricles
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route of pulmonary circulation
Definition
right atrium, right ventricle, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary veins, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta
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4 valves of the heart
Definition
tricuspid, mitral, pulmonary valve, aortic valve
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valve separating right atria and right ventricle
Definition
tricuspid
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valve separating the left atria and ventricle
Definition
mitral valve
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the pulmonary valve seperates what
Definition
right ventricle and pulmonary artery
Term
what does the aortic valve separate
Definition
left ventricle and aorta
Term
what are the 3 main left coronary arteries
Definition
left coronary, left anterior descending, left circumflex
Term
what is the main right coronary arteriy
Definition
right coronary artery
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What begins the depolarization of the cardiac muscle for a contraction
Definition
SA node
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where is the SA node lcoated
Definition
right atria, near the surface of the heart
Term
Where does the impulse from the SA node travel to next
Definition
AV node and Bachman's Branch
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The electrical impulse from the AV node travels to where
Definition
Bundle of His
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The impulse travels from teh Bundle of His to where
Definition
purkinje fibers
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what is the role of the bundle of his
Definition
activate left and right ventricles
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what is the role of Bachman's Branch
Definition
depolarizes left atria
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role of pressure in making heart valves function
Definition
pressure makes the valves open
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what makes heart valves close
Definition
papillay fibers
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what keeps heart valves closed
Definition
back flow pressure
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2+ pulse symmetry grade
Definition
normal
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1+ pulse symmetry grade
Definition
diminished
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0 pulse symmetry grade
Definition
absent
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3 grades of strength for pulse
Definition
excessively strong, strong, thready or week
Term
5 areas to check for pulse
Definition
carotid, radial, femoral, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis
Term
how long should HR be checked for
Definition
10 seconds
Term
Why should HR be only checked for 10 seconds
Definition
extra 50 seconds will result in a greater rest period for teh heart rate to slow down in. Makes an inaccurate reading
Term
How should the arm be positioned to check BP
Definition
gravity neutral position
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Why should a non-standard BP cuff be used (4)
Definition
kids, obesity, body builders, smaller adults
Term
where else can the BP cuff be used if the brachial artery cannot be used (d/t medical lines say)
Definition
forearm, quad, gastroc
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if the BP cuff is placed on the forearm, what is the listening point?
Definition
radial artery
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if the BP cuff is placed on the quad, what is the listening point
Definition
popliteal artery
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if the cuff is placed on teh gastrocnemius, what is the listening point
Definition
pedal artery
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for BP readings, what is the age range for an infant
Definition
0-2
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what is the age range for a child for BP
Definition
3-11/13 (Depends on size of child)
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Why do children's/infant's hearts beat faster
Definition
smaller heart volume so they can't fill as much
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Why are children's/infant's BP so low?
Definition
hearts are simply not big enough yet
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Why are infant's BP so low compared to children even?
Definition
infant's cannot maintain an upright position so the heart only has to work so hard to keep blood flowing in a supine position
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adult average HR
Definition
60-100
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SPB for adults
Definition
110-120
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DBP for adults
Definition
60-80
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O2 sats for any healthy population
Definition
97-100%
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HR for children
Definition
100-110
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SBP for children
Definition
80-100
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DBP for children
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50-60
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HR for infants
Definition
120+
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SBP for infants
Definition
60-80
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DBP for infants
Definition
30-60
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how is ABI determined?
Definition
leg systolic pressure/brachial systolic pressure
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ABI value >.96
Definition
normal
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ABI value <.95
Definition
abnormal
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ABI value <.8
Definition
claudication
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ABI value <.5
Definition
multi level disease (systemic problems)
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ABI value <.3
Definition
ischemic pain at rest (possible tissue necrosis)
Term
4 barriers to SAo2
Definition
artifical nails, some nail polish, poor circulation, material (gloves, gauze)
Term
stethoscope placement for auscultation of the aortic area
Definition
2nd intercostal space close to right sternal border
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stethoscope placement for auscultation of the pulmonic area
Definition
2nd intercostal space clsoe to left sternal border
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stethoscope placement for auscultation of the tricuspid area
Definition
4th/5th left intercostal space by sternal border
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stethoscope placement for auscultation of the mitral area
Definition
5th left intercostal space near mid-clavicular line
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LUB-dub heart sound
Definition
S1
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what is the S1 sound a result of
Definition
closure of mitral and tricuspid valves
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where is the S1 sound loudest
Definition
Apex region
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lub DUB heart sound
Definition
S2
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where is the S2 loudest
Definition
aortic and pulmonic areas
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what is the S2 sound a result of
Definition
closure of aortic and pulmonic valves
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lub-dub-DUB heart sound
Definition
S3
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how is S3 heard best
Definition
patient lying on left side, loudest at apex
Term
the S3 sound is normal in what population
Definition
children
Term
hearing the S3 sound is indicative of what
Definition
pathology: ventricular insufficiency or CHF
Term
LA lub dub heart sound
Definition
S4
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the S4 heart sound is heard best how
Definition
with bell of stethoscope
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S4 sound is a result of what
Definition
increased resistance to ventricular filling often found after MI or bypass
Term
what is the purpose of assessing sternal stability
Definition
to see if the 2 halves of the sternum are moving unevenly or if there is a sensation of clicking when the pt moves their arms/trunk
Term
7 assessments of peripheral vascular circulation
Definition
comparison of pedal pulse symmetry, capillary refill, claudication time, homan's sign, modified ABI, clubbing of fingers, S/S of intolerance to activity
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2 circulatory tests to assess peripheral vascular constriction
Definition
capillary refill, claudcation time
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how is capillary refill assessed
Definition
depress center of nail bed then quickly release and time return to normal pink color
Term
how is claudication time assessed
Definition
have pt ambulate til pain sets in
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which venous peripheral vascular circulation test is considered crap
Definition
homan's sign
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term describing how much O2 is bonded to hemoglobin
Definition
O2 saturation
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primary function of the Cardiovascular system (SIMPLE)
Definition
transport system
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primary function of the cardiovascular system (general) [5]
Definition
supply O2, nutrients, clear waste and CO2, transport deoxygenated blood
Term
only set of mm fibres that can contract on their own without nervous system control
Definition
cardiac muscle
Term
cardiovascular system also helps maintain this balance
Definition
acid/base
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the force of the heart's contraction is assisted by these 3 things
Definition
arterial recoil during diastole (heart at rest), skeletal compression veins during exercise, negative thoracic pressure during inspiration
Term
describe orthostatic hypovolumic shock
Definition
bp does not recover from orthostatic hypotension when pt is position into supine
Term
purpose of the mediastinum
Definition
holds the heart, esophagus, trachea, phrenic and cardiac nerves, the thoracic duct, thymus and lymph nodes
Term
position of the heart in the thoracic cavity
Definition
place fist over chest
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base of the heart
Definition
the portion of the heart opposite the apex. It is superior and medially located. It forms the upper border of the heart, lies just below the second rib, and primarily involves the left atrium, part of the right atrium, and the proximal portions of the great vessels.
Term
apex of the heart
Definition
bottom tip of the heart
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lateral wall of the heart
Definition
The lateral wall is generally considered to include the wall of the right atrium from the ostia of the superior and inferior vena cava anteriorly to the ostium of the right appendage or auricle

http://www.vhlab.umn.edu/atlas/right-atrium/lateral-wall/index.shtml
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4 layers of cardiac tissue
Definition
endocardium, myocardium, epicardium, pericardium
Term
the endocardium of teh heart is made up of what
Definition
endothelial tissue
Term
myocardium is made up of what
Definition
striated muscle fibers
Term
what is the epicardium
Definition
inner layer of the pericardium
Term
what is the epicardium made up of
Definition
connective tissue
Term
what is the peridcardium made up of
Definition
fibrous sac
Term
hole in developing heart that normally closes in neonatal period, becomes what
Definition
foramen ovale
Term
the foramen ovale becomes what as the person gets older
Definition
sulcus in the interseptal wall
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valvular dysfunction which can be compared to a door that sticks
Definition
stenosis
Term
what happens to the valve due to stensosi
Definition
narrowed valve that is stiff, or rigid and difficult to open
Term
what happens as a result of valvular stensosi
Definition
hypertrophy of the muscle chamber that is emptying
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2 types of vavular dysfunction
Definition
stenosis, insufficiency
Term
what happens to the valve during vavular insuffiency
Definition
loss of patency (the valve doesn't fully close0
Term
what happens to the heart as a result of valvular insuffiency
Definition
regurgitation, dilation of the emptying chamber
Term
both types of vavular dysfunction impair what
Definition
cardiac output
Term
if the valvular dysfunction is severe enough, what is usually indicated
Definition
surgical intervention
Term
right coronary artery supplies blood to what (5)
Definition
right atrium and ventricle, SA node, AV node, Bundle of His
Term
right coronary artery supplies blood to the SA node to what percentage of teh population
Definition
55%
Term
the left coronary artery branches into these 2 arteries
Definition
left anterior descending, left circumflex
Term
Left anterior descending artery supplies what 4 structures
Definition
left and part of teh right ventricle, interventricular septum, in most people the apex of both ventricles
Term
the left circumflex supplies what 3 structures
Definition
left ventricle, left atrium, SA node
Term
what are the 2 structures that CAN supply the SA node
Definition
left circumflex and right coronary artery
Term
the left circumflex coronary artery supplies the SA node for what % of the population
Definition
45%
Term
which artery supplies the SA node for a greater proportion of the population, LEX, or RCA?
Definition
RCA
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if the SA node is in charge what is the HR
Definition
60-100 BPM
Term
if the AV node is in charge what is the HR
Definition
40-60 BPM
Term
if the Purkinje system is in charge what is the HR
Definition
20-40 BPM
Term
mediation of the strength and rate of heart rate contraction is mediated by what (general)
Definition
intrinsic factors, extrinsic factors
Term
what are the intrinsic factors that mediate the strength and rate of contraction of the heart
Definition
ANS (SNS and PNS)
Term
role of inotropes (inotropic effect)
Definition
change amount of force of heart contraction
Term
role of chorontropes (chronotropic effects)
Definition
influence rate of heart
Term
which system of the ANS has a (+) inotropic and chronotropic effect
Definition
sympathetic nervous system
Term
which system of the ANS has a (-) inotropic and chronotropic effect on the ehart
Definition
parasympathetic nervous system
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SNS inotropic effect on the heart
Definition
increase strength of the contraction
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SNS chronotropic effect on the herat
Definition
response and speed to maximal output
Term
in the SNS which effect has the greatest influence on the heart
Definition
chronotropic effect
Term
which beta receptors have the most impact
Definition
beta 1 and beta 2
Term
beta 1 and beta 2 receptors recieve what hormones
Definition
epinephrine, norepinephrine
Term
SNS: beta 1 receptor
Definition
cardiac and renal tissue
Term
SNS: beta 2 receptor
Definition
smooth muscles of vascular beds
Term
SNS: beta 3 receptors
Definition
adipocytes
Term
PNS: CN that keeps HR lower at rest and speeds up recovery
Definition
vagal nerve
Term
inotropic effect of the PNS
Definition
decrease strength of the atrial contraction
Term
chronotropic effect of the PNS
Definition
decrease hR
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How does the PNS have an overall (-) ino/chronotropic effect on the heart
Definition
slows conduction through the AV node
Term
receptors of the PNS
Definition
alpha receptors
Term
PNS: alpha 1 receptor
Definition
smooth muscles
Term
PNS: alpha 2 receptor
Definition
adrenergic synapses to regulate release of norepinephrine
Term
circulating catecholamines of the body
Definition
epinephrine and norepinephrine
Term
where are epinephrine and norepinephrine produced
Definition
adrenal gland
Term
as a whole, catecholamines increase strength of...
Definition
blood flow
Term
4 cardiac reflexes
Definition
baroreceptors, starling effect, anrep effect, bowdich effect
Term
baroreceptors are stretch receptors in large arteries that induce what to respond?
Definition
they induce a vagal response
Term
at what pressures are baroreceptors stimulated at
Definition
pressures greater than 60 mm/Hg
Term
activation of the baroreceptors results in any/all of these 3 thigns
Definition
vasodilation, decreased HR, decreased strength of contraction
Term
cardiac reflex: increased strength of contractio d/t increase of venous return/preload (stroke volume increases as a result of more blood filling the heart)
Definition
starling effect
Term
cardiac reflex: increase in strength of contraciton d/t increase of aortic pressure/afterload
Definition
anrep effect
Term
cardiac reflex: increase in HR d/t either Starling/Anrep
Definition
bowdich effect
Term
resting potential for myocardial cells
Definition
slightly negative
Term
how is the resting potential for myocardial cells balanced
Definition
between interstital and interacellular ions that line up on either side of the cell membrane
Term
which pump will move sodium OUT of the membrane
Definition
sodium-pottasium pump
Term
which pump will move sodium IN to the cell membrane
Definition
sodium-calcium pump
Term
depolarizaiton of the heart leads to ______ permeability to Na+
Definition
greater
Term
repolarization of the heart leads to _______ permeabilty to Na+
Definition
less
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High Ca2+ leevls will ______ permeabilty of cell wall to Na+
Definition
increase
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If someone is taking a diuretic (which depletes K+) and becomes dehydrated (which results in a relative high concentration of Ca++), what is the most serious cardiac risk?
Definition
too much sodium, d/t high calcium levels, and low potassium levels lead to a very excitable heart
Term
In a healthy heart, what is the beneficial result of increased ventricular contraction force?
Definition
increased output
Term
In a compromised heart, what are the potentially negative results of increased ventricular contraction force?
Definition
Heart is compromised but can’t provide more (trying to do more with less)
Term
neurotransmitter that may affect fluid visocity
Definition
acetylcholine
Term
how can acetylcholine affect fluid viscovity
Definition
relax arterial smooth muscle
Term
fluid viscovity is altered in what ocnditions
Definition
prolonged hypoxia
Term
how is fluid viscovity altered in conditions of prolonged hypoxia
Definition
results in polycythemia (increased RBC count)
Term
how do the sympathetic systems alter fluid viscosity
Definition
vasodilate arterioles to exercise muscles and shunt blood flow away from visceral organs
Term
system considered the basis for life, and is a multi-step process
Definition
oxygen transport system
Term
steps 1-5 of teh oxygen transport system
Definition
air quality and inspiried oxygen, airway, lungs and chest wall, diffusion, perfusion
Term
delivery of blood to the capillary tissue
Definition
perfusion
Term
steps 6-9 of the oxygen transport system
Definition
myocardial function, peripheral circulation, tissue extraction and utilization of O2, return of partially de-saturated blood and CO2 to lungs
Term
purpose of myocardial function in the oxygen transport system
Definition
cardiac output to generate good flow and pressure
Term
why is peripheral circulation a step in the OTS?
Definition
pressure and possible blockage
Term
in the OTS, when normally at rest ______ extract
Definition
tissues
Term
Arterial O2 contents * CO
Definition
oxygen delivery (DO2)
Term
amount of O2 needed at the cell for anaerobic metabolism
Definition
oxygen consumption (VO2)
Term
(Arterial-Venous O2 content) * CO
Definition
O2 consumption (VO2)
Term
VO2/DO2 aka Oxygen consumption/Oxygen delivery
Definition
oxygen extraction ratio (OER)
Term
7 steps of O2 circulation, after O2 enters the lungs
Definition
pulmonary veins > left heart > systemic arteries > muscle > systemic veins > right heart > pulmonary arteries
Term
HR x SV
Definition
CO (Cardiac Output)
Term
RR (respiratory rate) x TV (tidal volume)
Definition
lung pump minute ventilation
Term
role of insulin with glucose
Definition
insulin takes glucose into cells
Term
insulin helps with the synthesis of what (3)
Definition
glycogen, fats, proteins
Term
what does insulin inhibit
Definition
liver productio of glucose and increased cellular uptake of glucose
Term
a lack of insulin results in what (2)
Definition
inability to get glucose into cells, too much glucose produced by the liver
Term
insulin dependent diabetes (IDDM) which type?
Definition
Type I
Term
onset of Type I diabetes
Definition
childhood, early adolescence
Term
main characteristic of IDDM
Definition
patient produces no insulin
Term
non insulin dependent diabetes (NIDDM) is which type
Definition
type II
Term
onset of type II diabetes is a result of what
Definition
secondary to obesity, heredity, and sedentary lifestyle
Term
issue with insulin in NIDDM
Definition
inability to use insulin correctly or may not produce enough
Term
what may be all that is needed to manage a pt with mild NIDDM
Definition
diet, weight control, regular exercise
Term
pathological consequences of diabetes (7)
Definition
hypo/hyperglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, foot problems, amputations
Term
decreased circulation in blood vessels of the eye. can lead to macular degeneration too
Definition
retinopathy
Term
decreased circulation of blood vessels to the glomerulus of the kidney
Definition
nephropathy
Term
structure of the kidney which filters blood
Definition
glomerulus
Term
nephropathy damages the glomerulus resulting in what happening
Definition
excessive protein secretion due to glomerulus not filtering protein correctly
Term
Long term consequences of nephropathy
Definition
kidney disease, dialysis
Term
numbness, tingling, and/or loss of periphereal sensation d/t DM
Definition
neuropathy
Term
biggest issue of neuropathy
Definition
can lead to injuries or other problems (patient can't feel the injury)
Term
3 foot problems associated with DM
Definition
Charcot's foot, slow healing wounds, other circulatory or anatmoical changes
Term
If your diabetic patient had an amputation what should you do?
Definition
flip a coin to see if they are going to die in 3 years or not. probably shouldn't do it in front of them
Term
PT's role with a pt c DM
Definition
gross physical examination to ID any areas of neurlogic, sensory, or motor performance impairment. provide service as an exercise consultant
Term
normal blood glucose levels if fasting
Definition
80-110 mg/dcl
Term
how low must blood sugar levels be to be considered hypoglycemic
Definition
65 mg/dcl
Term
how high must blood sugar levels be to be considered hyperglycemia
Definition
145 mg/dcl
Term
S/S of hypoglycemia specific to pt with DM
Definition
tinging of mouth and fingers
Term
11 S/S of hypoglycemia
Definition
weakness, sweating, tachycardia, palpitations, tremor, thirst, nervousness, irritability, hunger, vomiting, tinging of mouth and fingers
Term
diabetic ketoacidosis is a result of what
Definition
extremely low insulin levels
Term
with diabetic ketoacidosis, insulin levels are extremely low, which means the body then breaks down what
Definition
fats
Term
the body breaks down fats during diabetic ketoacidosis resulting in the creation of what
Definition
ketones
Term
why is it bad to have too many ketones in the blood
Definition
change in pt's blood pH which causes its own problems
Term
abnormal responses to exercise: exercise hypertension: systolic measurement
Definition
> 220 mmHg
Term
abnormal responses to exercise: exercise hypertension: diastolic measurement
Definition
>110 mmHg or until controlled
Term
abnormal responses to exercise: systolic hypotension: what qualifies?
Definition
>20 mmHg drop from upright resting blood pressure
Term
abnormal responses to exercise: types of unusual HR response (3)
Definition
too rapid an increase, failure to increase, or decrease with exercise
Term
abnormal responses to exercise: symptoms (5)
Definition
significant anginal response, undue dyspnea, excessive fatigue, mental confusion or dizziness, severe leg claudication
Term
abnormal responses to exercise: signs (6)
Definition
pallor, cold sweat, ataxia, new murmur, pulmonary rales, onset of significant third heart sound
Term
abnormal responses to exercise: ECG abnormalities (4)
Definition
serious arrhythmias, second or third degree heart block, onset of right or left bundle branch block, acute ST changes
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