Reference no: EM133920217
Questions
1. Describe the components of cardiac output. (preload, afterload and contractility)
2. What is the relationship between perfusion and:
a. oxygenation
b. cognition
c. intracranial regulation
d. comfort (pain)
3. What diagnostic tests relate to perfusion?
4. Why do patients sometimes experience signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output when they have a tachydysrhythmia?
5. Review the RAAS (renin- angiotensin- aldosterone system).
6. What is a Beta Blocker blocking?
7. What is an ACE inhibitor inhibiting?
8. What is a Calcium Channel Blocker blocking?
9. Review pulmonary vascular resistance.
10. Review systemic vascular resistance (AKA peripheral vascular resistance).