Cardiovascular System Flashcard

Front

Function of aortic valve in the heart?

Back

Keeps blood moving in the proper direction.

Front

Condition caused by oxygen deficiency leading to heart tissue death in 30 mins.

Back

AMI (heart attack)

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Sign of cardiogenic shock:

Back

Restlessness and anxiety

Front

Patient unresponsive, not breathing, no pulse.

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Automated external defibrillation.

Front

Common pulse location?

Back

Carotid artery

Front

Common AED errors:

Back

1. Failure to shock fine VF 2. Applying to a moving patient 3. Turning off before analysis

Front

While AED analyzes heart rhythm:

Back

Do not touch the patient.

Front

Sequence of events in cardiac arrest survival:

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Recognition of early signs, CPR, defibrillation, EMS, ALS, recovery plan

Front

Primary purpose of CPR?

Back

Maintain blood flow to brain and heart

Front

Common symptom of a heart attack?

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Chest pain or discomfort