Unit 40 Circulatory Cardiovascular System Copyright 2008 Delmar

Objectives • Spell and define terms. • Review the location and functions of the

Objectives • Describe nursing assistant actions related to care of patients with disorders of

Introduction • The circulatory system may be thought of as a transportation system. –

Introduction • Diseases that attack any part of this system interfere with overall body

Structure and Function • The organs of the cardiovascular system include: – – –

Peripheral Vascular Diseases • Blood vessels that serve the outer parts of the body,

Peripheral Vascular Diseases • Diseases of these vessels affect the parts of the body

Heart Conditions • Heart disease may sometimes be caused by an infection – Most

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Objectives • Spell and define terms. • Review the location and functions of the organs of the circulatory system. • Describe some common disorders of the circulatory system. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Objectives • Describe nursing assistant actions related to care of patients with disorders of the circulatory system. • List five specific diagnostic tests for disorders of the circulatory system. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Introduction • The circulatory system may be thought of as a transportation system. – It takes nourishment and oxygen to the cells and carries away waste products. • The closed system is kept in motion by the force of the heartbeat. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Introduction • Diseases that attack any part of this system interfere with overall body function. • Long-standing diseases of the cardiovascular system eventually affect the pulmonary system as well. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Peripheral Vascular Diseases • Blood vessels that serve the outer parts of the body, particularly those of the hands and feet: – Peripheral blood vessels Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Peripheral Vascular Diseases • Diseases of these vessels affect the parts of the body through which they pass. • Health of these vessels also influences heart function. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Heart Conditions • Heart disease may sometimes be caused by an infection – Most heart disease develops because of changes in the blood vessels – As the openings of the blood vessels become smaller, the heart must work harder and harder to do its job of pumping blood to the body. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.