Nur 245 Exam 1 Latest Update With Complete Solution

Lead placement {Ans: RA= white RL= green V= brown LA= black LL= red}Function of the liver {Ans: Storage- stores minerals vitamins K,A,D,E and glycogen Metabolizes- Carbs, glycogen, breaks down amino acids and converts to ammonia (stays in body due to inability to convert to urea and be removed) , synthesizes albumin, prothrombin and fibrinogen, Emulsifies fats -detoxifies drugs and waste/ alcohol -secretes bile Protection- protects immune system via kupfer cells}thrombolytic therapy contraindications {Ans: ABSOLUTE -active internal bleeding or bleeding diathesis -history of intracranial hemorrhage -intracranial or intraspinal surgery within 2 months -know structural or vascular abnormality -known intracranial cancer -recent (3 months) ischemic stroke -severe uncontrolled hypertension -significant closed-head or facial trauma within 3 months -suspected aortic dissection -prior treatment within past 6 months RELATIVE -active peptic ulcer disease -current use of oral anticoagulants -dementia -history of chronic, severe, poorly controlled hypertension -known intracranial pathology not covered in absolute contraindications -major surgery (>3 months) -recent internal bleeding (2-4 weeks) -noncompressibile vascular punctures -pregnancy -prior ischemic stroke (>3 months ago) -significant hypertension or presentation (SBP > 180 or DBP >110) -traumatic or prolonged cardiopulmonary resusicatation( >10 mins)}Afterload {Ans: The force or resistance against which the heart pumps.