The Nurse Is Aware That Cardiovascular Changes Are Part of the Normal

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is aware that cardiovascular changes are part of the normal aging process. This nurse would consider the position of a patient's point of maximal impulse (PMI) normal if it was found at the midclavicular line (MCL) in which intercostal spaces (ICS) ?. Select all that apply.

• A) Third
• B) Fifth
• C) Sixth
• D) Seventh
• E) Fourth

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Definitions:

Sympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system involved in the body's fight or flight response, regulating heart rate, blood flow, and other functions.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline; it increases heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and dilates air passages.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting blood pressure, heart rate, and sugar metabolism.

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the part of the autonomic nervous system that typically prepares the body for intense physical activity and is often referred to as the fight-or-flight response.