The Patient Is Experiencing Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) Every Other

question 20

Multiple Choice

The patient is experiencing premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) every other beat of the cardiac rhythm. The nurse would expect which effect on the patient's cardiac output?

• A) The cardiac output will be doubled.
• B) There will be little if any effect on cardiac output.
• C) Cardiac output will be markedly reduced.
• D) Cardiac output will be reduced with normal beats and increased with PVCs.

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Definitions:

Ego-Syntonic

Pertaining to thoughts, impulses, and behaviors that are consistent with the self-image of an individual, often seen in conditions like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Ego-Dystonic

Refers to thoughts, impulses, and behaviors that are felt to be repugnant, distressing, unacceptable, and inconsistent with one's self-concept.

Hoarding Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value, leading to clutter that disrupts one's ability to use their living or work spaces.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions) which the person feels driven to perform.