PHYSIOLOGY
CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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The nurse is reviewing the anatomy and physiology of the cardiac system with a patient scheduled for pacemaker insertion. Which chamber of the heart should the nurse instruct has the greatest workload and usually fails first as a result?
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left atrium
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right atrium
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left ventricle
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right ventricle
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The left ventricle pumps blood at higher pressures compared to the rest of the other heart chambers, as it faces a much higher workload and mechanical afterload. In comparison to that of the right ventricle, the free wall of the left ventricle is much thicker.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hematoma/Retroperitoneal Bleeding These are among the most common complications seen after cardiac catheterization procedures.
Detailed explanation-3: -An assessment of cardiac function by subjecting the patient to controlled amounts of physical exertion is called a/an: stress test.
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