question one: For O2 in the atmosphere to be inhaled there must be a contraction of 2 sets of respiratory muscles. The diaphragm forms the bottom of the thoracic cavity and the external intercostals muscles which are located between the ribs. The contraction of the diaphragm causes an increase in the vertical dimension of the thorax. The contraction of the external intercostals muscles cause an increase in anterio-posterior and transverse diameter of the thorax. Together this causes a decrease in
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Chapter 23 - The Heart 331 The Heart - Key 1 2 3 What is the name of the central region of the thorax? The central region of the thorax is the mediastinum. About how much of the heart is to the left of the mid-sternal line? Two-thirds of the heart is to the left. Where is the location of the apex of the heart? The apex of the heart is located to the left at the fifth intercostal space. Figure 23.2 11 In reference to Figure 23.2‚ identify #1 - #3. 3 Epicardium 1 Pericardium 2 Pericardial
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internal organs located in the ventral body cavity. The purpose of this lab is to compare and contrast the functions of organ systems of humans and fetal pigs‚ primarily those contained within the ventral body cavity‚ which includes both thoracic and abdominal cavities. Also‚ to implement new skills such as dissection and the use of a scalpel as well as other related tools and to attain the ability to locate the organs of the mammalian system and compare their location to that of human organs. Through
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suspected aortic stenosis‚ presents to the cardiac care clinic for evaluation. About 1 month ago she noticed that she was having increasing difficulty completing the 2-mile walk that she had been doing for the last 5 years. The cardiologist has ordered a Doppler echocardiogram to diagnose aortic stenosis definitively. a. On this visit‚ Mrs. Robbins states that she is having difficulty sleeping and has episodes of chest pain. How does the nurse correlate these clinical manifestations to aortic stenosis
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DO NOT delegate what you can EAT! E - evaluate A - assess T - teach addisons= down‚ down down up down cushings= up up up down up addisons= hyponatremia‚ hypotension‚ decreased blood vol‚ hyperkalemia‚ hypoglycemia cushings= hypernatremia‚ hypertension‚ incrased blood vol‚ hypokalemia‚ hyperglycemia No Pee‚ no K (do not give potassium without adequate urine output) EleVate Veins; dAngle Arteries for better perfusion A= appearance (color all pink‚ pink and blue‚ blue [pale]) P= pulse (>100‚ < 100‚
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Indications of Incentive Spirometry Contraindications of Incentive Spirometry Patient preparation for Incentive Spirometry Procedure To withhold or not to withhold patient’s medication. Conclusion Deep breathing is vital for general wellbeing. After abdominal surgery‚ the breathing pattern can change and result in various pulmonary complications. Incentive spirometry is beneficial for patients affected in this way as it promotes deep breaths‚ which will aid their recovery. Nurses play an important role
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Fantastic Voyage Unit 9 Project Anatomy and Physiology II Fantastic Voyage. Once again my mini-sub and I will be miniaturized (8 microns long) and witnessing another ‘Fantastic Voyage’ in a human body. This time I will be swallowed by George‚ a 55 years old man‚ while he is eating his meal consisting of a hamburger‚ French fries and a soda. I will pilot my mini-sub through George’s GI (gastrointestinal tract)‚ which is the tube that starts with the mouth and proceeds to the esophagus‚ stomach
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examination) 1. Normal heart sounds: S1: beginning ventricular systole – mitrial & tricuspid valve closure S2: end of systole – softer‚ shorter‚ higher pitch - aortic & pulmonary valve closure (5th intercostal space) 2. Splitting: - closure of pulmonary valves later than aortic valves - 70% adults – splitting of 2nd heart sound - wider on inspiration‚ S2 beginning systole 3. Alterations in
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inflammatory disease that is potentially fatal affecting the circulatory system‚ heart‚ skin‚ mucous membranes and the immune system generally in infants and children younger than five years of age. Aneurysms‚ due to the inflamed coronary arteries lead to stenosis or coronary artery thrombosis‚aneurysm rupture‚ myocardial infarction and sudden death. The cause of this condition is unknown‚ but there has been an hypothesis linking this condition to genetically susceptible children experiencing abnormal
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HS130 MIDTERM REVIEW UNITS 1-4 Chapter 11 Blood Chapter 12 The Circulatory System Chapter 12 The Lymphatic System and Immunity Chapter 14 The Respiratory System Daudi K. Langat‚ PhD January 2011 Chapter 11 Blood BLOOD COMPOSITION Blood plasma • Definition—blood minus its cells • Composition—water containing many dissolved substances (e.g.‚ foods‚ salts‚ and hormones) • Amount of blood—varies with size and sex; 4 to 6 L about average;
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