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GALEN NUR 242 EXAM 4 – CARDIOVASCULAR 2025| BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE PACK| ACE
YOUR GRADES.




What is the equation for cardiac output? - correct answer - CO =
HR x SV




What is preload? - correct answer - the heart is being stretched
out

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What does preload reflect? - correct answer - how much fluid is in
the heart




What is afterload? - correct answer - resistance the ventricle must
overcome to eject blood




Example of increased preload - correct answer - CHF




Example of increased afterload - correct answer - hypertension




What is blood pressure? - correct answer - force of blood against
vessel walls




What is systolic blood pressure? - correct answer - amount of
pressure generated by the left ventricle to distribute blood into the
aorta with each CONTRACTION of the heart

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What is diastolic blood pressure? - correct answer - amount of
pressure against the arterial walls during RELAXATION of the
heart




What is the equation for MAP? - correct answer - 2(diastolic) +
systolic / 3




What is the minimum the MAP can be to maintain adequate
perfusion? - correct answer - no less than 60




What is another name for orthostatic changes? - correct answer -
postural hypotension




A decrease of more than 20 mmHg systolic or more than 10
mmHg diastolic pressure with an increase in heart rate - correct
answer - orthostatic change




How do you measure orthostatic changes? - correct answer -
Check blood pressure in the following order: after laying supine