HISTORY OF COMPLAINTS
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MEDICATIONS & TREATMENTS
NURSING CARE
PATIENT TEACHING
100
The most common symptom of CHD.
What is Angina?
100
Name one diagnostic test that can be used to detect MI.
What is a cardiac stress test?
100
This is a sublingual or IV med given to relieve chest pain.
What is nitroglycerin?
100
These are worn to increase circulation and prevent clotting and pooling.
What are compression stockings?
100
This is done to decrease the risk of constipation due to the opioids administered post-op.
What is increasing fluid and dietary fiber intake?
200
What is MOST common areas that pain would be located?
What is left side of the chest and left arm?
200
This is a quick and inexpensive way to evaluate the heart.
What is a 12-lead ECG?
200
This is given to increase O2 sat.
What is administering supplemental oxygen per MD order?
200
This site is monitored post operatively for intactness and saturation.
What is the chest dressing?
200
Do not apply (blank) on incisions at home unless specifically told to do so.
What are ointments, oils, or dressings?
300
This is a hereditary precursor to MI.
What is high cholesterol?
300
This cardiac enzyme is useful in diagnosing an MI.
What is Troponin I?
300
This procedure involves grafting a new blood vessel to restore normal blood flow to the heart.
What is CABG?
300
This is done to get rid of remaining anesthesia and promote cardiopulmonary circulation.
What is "turn, cough, deep-breath?"
300
Call your doctor when body temperature is at or above (blank).
What is 101 degrees F?
500
This is the AHA's pre-hospital empiric protocol for suspected STEMI
What is M.O.N.A. (Morphine, Oxygen, Nitroglycerin, Aspirin)?
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