A Physician Would Like to Test a Patient with Possible

question 14

Multiple Choice

A physician would like to test a patient with possible heart failure for a defective heart valve, the volume of blood that is pumped from the heart with each heartbeat, and any enlargement of the heart wall muscles. The nurse should arrange for

• A) Arteriography.
• B) A computed tomography (CT) scan.
• C) An echocardiogram.
• D) Electrocardiography.

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Definitions:

Pulse Pressure

The difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings, reflecting the force that the heart generates each time it contracts.

Blood Pressure

The force of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, measured as systolic and diastolic pressures, crucial for diagnosing cardiovascular conditions.

Excess Heat Production

The generation of heat in the body beyond normal levels, which can occur through metabolic processes or external factors.

Heat Loss Mechanisms

Are physiological processes that regulate body temperature by releasing heat, including radiation, conduction, convection, and evaporation.