ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
preload - CORRECT ANSWERS-stretching of the cardiac muscle cells before contraction
afterload - CORRECT ANSWERS-force against the heart or "load" the heart must pump against
contractility - CORRECT ANSWERS-strength of the heart muscle (independent of preload) to
contract; however, a change in preload will affect the force of the contraction
stroke volume - CORRECT ANSWERS-volume of blood ejected during systole
cardiac output - CORRECT ANSWERS-multiplying the heart rate (beats per minute) times
stroke
volume; reported in liters per minute
Anticipated pulmonary function test for bronchitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-decreased forced
expiatory flow (FEV1)
Restrictive lung disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-Decreased lung volume
obstructive lung disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-reduced airflow
Forced Vital capacity (FVC) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Normal 80-120
Measures the volume of air in the lungs that be exhaled
PT inhales deeply and exhales as long and forcefully as possible.