EKG
What is it called when someone has 3 or more runs of PVC's?
Vtach
For what cardiac dysrhythmia could adenosine be used for?
PSVT
The patient with a newly sustained C3 injury is hypotensive, bradycardic and has a fever. What could be triggering this?
neurogenic shock
The patients stroke volume is 0.075L and heart rate is 84bpm. What is the cardiac output?
6.3
Name 2 causes of PSVT
•Stimulants, Catecholamines
•Electrolyte Abnormalities
•Heart Disease
What is the main role of atropine?
Increase heart rate
Name 3 things that happen in the compensatory stage
increase diastolic BP
cold/clammy
RAAS system is triggered
oliguria
increase glucose, etc.
The patients CO is 7.55 and their BSA is 3.38. What is their cardiac index?
2.23
CO/BSA
The patients a-line monitor shows overdampened waveform. What causes this?
air bubbles, lack of pressure, loss connections, clot, etc.
Name two common electrolyte imbalances present with dysrhythmias
K+
Mag
What medication could be given for torsades?
Amiodarone
Lidocaine
What renal lab results would hypovolemia shock produce?
Increased BUN/Cr
Elevated urine osmo
Elevated SG
oliguria
Pts BP is 97/54, what is the MAP?
68%
The patient presents with flu-like symptoms one week after invasive dental work. EKG shows sinus tachycardia. What is a diagnosis that should be considered?
endocarditis
What medication can lead to 2nd degree type I A/V block?
Digoxin
Dig toxicity
The patient has returned to the unit post femoral access cardiac cath. Name one assessment and one contraindication.
Pulses, skin temp, etc.
No ambulation for 4-6 hours, HOB lowered, etc.
Name at least 2 nursing considerations around Vasopression.
•use a Central Line
•Monitor B/P
•I & O
•Weights
•Na+ & K+
Which type of shock would reveal an elevated D-dimer?
Obstructive
Causes: cardiac Tamponade, Trauma, pericarditis, autoimmune, post heart surgery, PE, Tension Pneumothorax