Diagnostics/Procedures
Specific markers that assist in diagnosing MI.
Cardiac Enzymes
A turbulent blood flow through a valve.
murmur
What kind of pulse would the nurse expect to assess with a patient with atrial fibrillation.
irregular
Which intervention should the nurse implement FIRST to a patient suspected of having an MI?
OXYGEN (O2)
What finding is monitored for a Pt with DVT?
Platelet levels
An invasive procedure used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes to examine the heart's blood flow and dx MI.
Cardiac Catheterization
A condition with frothy sputum, coughing, wheezing, fatigue and weakness is?
Left sided heart failure
Expected range of cholesterol(LDL) that transports cholesterol to body cells from liver?
LDL 130mg/dl
What medication will help prevent thrombosis formation and thus prevent stroke in patient with atrial fibrillation?
Anticoagulants (Warfarin, Heparin)
An action should the nurse take with the patient post a cardiac catheterization?
Pedal Pulses every 15 mins
Invasive monitoring procedure that involves special indwelling catheters which provide info. about blood volume, perfusion, fluid status, and pumping of heart.
Hemodynamic monitoring
A patient who has long bone fractures is at risk of what complication?
fat emboli
Pressure from tissue swelling that restricts space causing reduced blood flow to the area and when untreated tissue becomes necrotic.
Compartment Syndrome
Medication a patient who has had an MI will take to prevent blood clots (platelet aggregation).
Aspirin
Nurse can expect that what treatment procedure will be performed on patient with compartment syndrome?
Fasciotomy
An invasive procedure where a healthy blood vessel from another part of the body (often the leg or chest) is used to create a detour around a blocked coronary artery usually to improve blood flow to the heart when arteries are severely blocked
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood.
Angina
Burning, cramping, pain in legs, calves, foot when exercising
Intermittent Claudication
A medication for hypertension, that relaxes blood vessels by blocking a hormone that causes blood vessel narrowing
ACE inhibitors ( lisinopril, Enalapril)
Patient is on Digoxin, what patient symptom can indicate Digoxin toxicity?
yellow vision (change in vision )
Replacing or fixing damaged or malfunctioning heart valves
Heart Valve Repair or Replacement
A condition characterized by fluid accumulation in the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe
Pulmonary Edema
Which blood level should be monitored when on thiazide diuretics?
potassium blood level
A medication given for patient experiencing shock to increase blood pressure.
Vasopressors (Norepinephrine, Dopamine)
What is a blood vessel dilator that delivers more oxygen to the heart, usually given for chest pain?
Nitroglycerin