Cardiac Overview
Left ventrical
Priority intervention for a pulseless unconscious person
Start high quality CPR
What is the medical term for heart attack
Myocardial infarction
What is the name of the biggest rescue medication in a cardiac arrest
Epinephrine
What is the normal Na range
135-145
What is the pace maker of the heart
SA Node
Nursing intervention prior to administering Digoxin
Obtain an apical HR
Name of the test obtained to look at heart rhythm from all angles
12 lead EKG
This medication is given for angina
what electrolyte imbalance can cause dysrhythmias, shallow respirations, and weakness
hypokalemia
Nursing interventions for Lasix administration (before and after)
Strict Is and Os, monitor weights, monitor electrolytes, monitor BP, continuous cardiac monitoring
Name of the cardiac enzyme that elevates during a MI
Troponin
What drug is the antiplatelet used for cardiac protection in MI
Aspirin (ASA)
LR
Signs of right sided heart failure
JVD, peripheral edema
What precaution should hyponatremia patients be on
Seizure precautions
Name of the cardiac blood test used to rule out a PE
D dimer
Antidote for Warfarin
Vitamin K
What electrolyte is often diluted in fluid overload
Sodium (Hyponatremia)
Life threatening heart rhythm with no effective beats
Ventricular fibrillation
What medication do you NEVER IV push
Potassium (K)
Name anticoagulant used that does not require INR monitoring
Eliquis or Xarelto