Cardiac procedures
Cardiac Rhythms
Meds
signs and symptoms/ treatments
med precautions and cardiac symptoms
100
I must lie as still as possible during this procedure so they get the picture clearly.
What is a client scheduled for a resting electrocardiography?
100
Saw tooth configuration
What is Atrial flutter
100
Amiodarone is given for PVC's.
What is wide ventricular complexes seen on the cardiac monitor?
100
Client reports claudication after walking a distance and painful foot sores.
What is a sign of peripheral arterial disease?
100
nipride requires this nursing intervention
What is take blood pressure every 15 min as it causes vasodilation and can increase shock.
200
Do you have any allergies to iodine or shellfish?
What is a priority nursing assessment for a cardiac catherization?
200
Speech alterations indicative of a serious complication.
What is atrial fibrillation?
200
Warfarin
What is a anticoagulant?
200
Effective hypertension management
What is no indication of organ damage?
200
must be protected from light.
What is nipride is sensitive to light and to prevent degradation of the drug it is placed in a dark or opaque bag.
300
Significant ST- segment depression hint:(means the staff should?)
Why must the exercise stress test be stopped?
300
Lethal heart rhythm.
What is V-Tach
300
Atenlol is a blood pressure medication. I do not need to take it any longer if my blood pressure is WNL.
What is pt needs further teaching?
300
Venous ulcers
What is a brownish discoloration of the lower extremities?
300
Are you usually this swollen and tongue this thick?
What is anaphylactic event?
400
This patient is at great risk of atrial fibrillation as it is common after this invasive procedure.
What is Coronary artery bypass surgery?
400
Coumadin is given due to the high risk of emboli related to this rhythm.
What is Atrial fibrillation.
400
ACE inhibitors have what effect?
What is may cause low blood pressure?
400
Bleeding
What is post procedure risks?
400
Angina
What is do you have chest pain when you are resting instead of with exercise?
500
Femoral artery assessments every 15 min
What is post heart cath with access through the groin?
500
The warning sign of V-tach.
What is the onset of PVC's ?
500
Potassium and sodium should be high on my diet list. :hint(Cardiac Pt)
What is needs more education about cardiac care?
500
Administer crystalloid fluids, Dopamine is the secondary treatment if the client does not respond.
What is the priority nursing intervention for a pt in hypovolemic shock?
500
Smoking
What is high risk factor for cardiac disease?
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