Cardiovascular Disorders & Interventions — Heart Disease, Diagnostics, Medications, and NCLEX Nursing Priorities | Chapter 49: Saunders NCLEX-PN Review
Cardiovascular Disorders & Interventions — Heart Disease, Diagnostics, Medications, and NCLEX Nursing Priorities | Chapter 49: Saunders NCLEX-PN Review Chapter 49 of Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination (7th Edition) by Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri delivers a complete guide to cardiovascular disorders, their causes, diagnostics, medical and surgical treatments, and critical nursing interventions. It integrates pathophysiology with NCLEX-style safety and prioritization to prepare nursing students for both the exam and real-world clinical care. Watch the lecture above for a comprehensive cardiovascular review, then read below for detailed chapter notes and NCLEX-relevant highlights. Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology Heart chambers, valves, layers, and coronary circulation Electrical conduction system: SA node, AV node, bundle branches, Purkinje fibers Blood flow through pulmonary and systemic circuits Diagnostics & Ass...