Drugs
Before giving Digoxin the nurse will make sure the HR is...
60-100 BPM
When your patient is on Coumadin, what labs should be assessed?
PT/IRN
If your patient has an irregular HR when you are assessing a radial pulse what should you do next?
Listen to the AP for 1 whole minute
How many electrodes are placed on the patient fort an EKG
12
With PAD will your patient feel cold or hot
Cold
If your patient is on Digoxin you should make sure they are NOT taking this herbal supplement.
St. John's-wort
When your patient is on Heparin, what lab value should be assessed?
PPT
What would be an example of a modifiable risk factor for heart disease?
Smoking, Diet, Weight, etc...
The P wave indicates function of the...
Atria
Venus insufficiency causes...
Accumulation of fluid
Before giving lasix the nurse should check what 2 things
K level and BP
What is the antidote for Coumadin?
Vit K
When a patient complains of CP, the first intervention would be...
Apply O2
The QRST indicates function of the...
Ventricles
What are anti-ambolitic stockings used for
Prevention of clots
Decreased appetite, N/V, blurred vision can be S/S of what
Digoxin Toxicity
What is the antidote for Heparin?
Prodamine
Post CC pulse checks should be monitored how often
Q 15 mins
How long is a basic rhythm strip
6 secs
What does Nitro SL do
Dilate cardiac vessels to allow more Oxygen to the heart
Why would your patient be on ASA 325 mg?
Prevent blood from clotting and CAD
What lab value after an MI will be elevated for 10-14 days?
Troponin
What is the purpose of cardiac rehab
Return to close to previous level safely
What does an increase in the ST wave indicate
Possible MI
The difference between left heart failure and right heart failure signs and symptoms
L-Crackles/ Cough/frothy
R-Edema/NVD/Increase weight