Question 1
A patient had a motor vehicle crash and suffered critical injuries to the brainstem. What physiological responses would the healthcare professional expect to see?
◦ Prolonged QRS segment
◦ Shortened PR interval
◦ Pulse and blood pressure changes
◦ Fluid overload
Question 2
What is an expected change in the cardiovascular system that occurs with aging?
◦ Arterial stiffening
◦ Decreased left ventricular wall tension
◦ Decreased aortic wall thickness
◦ Arteriosclerosis