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First one must understand the function and responsibility of the left ventricle. The left ventricle pumps blood through the systemic circulatory system, which is responsible for delivering O2 and nutrients to the myocardium (tissue around the heart) and removes waste. If there is a decrease in the function of the left ventricle (cannot get O2 to the myocardium) Myocardial Ischemia results when the supply of blood to the myocardium from the coronary arteries is insufficient to meet mycardial O2 demands. I hope this can help you in someway. Others feel free to piggyback.

Yes, I am studying for an exam on Wednesday...ugh. I have been studying so much my brain hurts!

Thanks for your response. I usually don't depend on anything that an instructor provides prior to a test, unless I feel that it can be helpful in some way. I usually read my chapters, review the PPT, and take my own notes. I was just curious because I had an instructor provide a study guide and then when the test came, not one thing that was on the study guide was on the test (SMH). I personally don't fall for those type of tricks but others in my class did. When this happened my thought was why bother typing anything up and distributing it if it cannot be useful to the student (waste of time). It somewhat seemed like a set up to me.

Just curious to know whether or not your instructors provide study guides, study tips, or a review sheet prior to an exam. If so, do you find them helpful or not?

Our instructor will go over the test as a whole with the class, but we will then have to meet with her individually to review our specific test.

Interesting thread I must say. I am currently in this situation. I quit my full time job with benefits and was making more money than my boyfriend at the time. I had to quit my job in order to go to nursing school full time and be able to study. It was a decision we both agreed upon prior to me resigning. I have always been an independent person who was able to carry their own weight. Although my boyfriend is paying all the household expenses and encourages me to continue with school and don't worry about anything; I could not stand the fact of not contributing anything, so I decided to get a part-time job, working three days a week, it's not much, but something. I thank God everyday for the blessing of wonderful man, because what my boyfriend is currently doing (with boyfriend status) not many men would do. Prior to me attending NS my boyfriend and I had already saw a future together. I have feeling is going to propose soon, just don't know when. To the OP just be careful as some others have mentioned, you know your boyfriend better than any of us on this board does, to include what he is capable of, and how solid your relationship is. Just think things through and make sure whatever decision you decide, that both of you guys are in agreement. As far as getting it in writing, I think that is a bit much.

Two Questions for you Hygiene Queen. If the problem is asking to calculate the infusion drip rate cc/hr and mentions the patient weight in lbs in the problem. Does the weight have to be included in setting up the problem to solve it. Secondly, If the question is asking for the mg/min and includes the weight in kg, does the the weight have to be included in setting up the problem to solve it. I guess I am confused because some questions will ask for all three such find the mg/kg/min and others will ask for just mg/min or cc/hr but may or may not include the pt weight in the question. Not sure if that is a distraction or not. I now know how to solve the problem but just not sure if I am to include the weight in solving the problem unless it specifically ask for it such solve for mcg/kg/min, etc. I hope this is clear and can receive some feedback. Disregard, I figured it out.

I just purchased the Littman Classic II SE as well for school. Although my school issues a much cheaper brand, it is hurts my ears and I have difficulty hearing sounds through them. So I hear that Littman's have great sound quality and decided to invest in one. Can't wait for it to arrive.

Thank You very much for responding. No wonder I was stuck, I did not even think to multiply by 60 min "duh". You made it seem so simple. Thanks again.

Can someone please help me to understand how to do the following problem? Dopamine 400 mg in 250 cc D5W to infuse at 5 mcg/kg/min. The patient’s weight is 200 pounds. How many cc/hour would this be on an infusion pump? The first thing I did was covert lbs to kg and got 90.909.... I then rounded it to the nearest hundredth and ended up with 90.91. Secondly, I tried to calculate the desired dose by multiplying 5 mcg by 90.91 and got 454.55 mcg (this doesn't seem right for some reason). I think I then need to calculate the amount to administer which I know how to do but I am confused because I think my previous step is wrong. It also looks like I need to convert mg to mcg as well before I can continue. Can someone please explain this to me and not just give me the answer. Providing an explanation of how you got your answer will help me to understand and complete future problems. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

CUNY's the City Universities of New York (City College, Hunter College, York College, etc) and SUNY's are the State Universities of New York (Albany, Buffalo, Binghamton, etc).