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What is a cardiac monitor tracking
the electrical activity of the heart
which side of the heart pumps de-oxygenated blood?
the R side
What are interventions to include in a HF patient's plan of care
alternate rest with activity; decrease fluid and sodium intake; daily weights
What is a sign that cardiomyopathy is worsening
What is a common complication following MI
Bradycardia; dysthymias
Where is the bundle of His located
along the septum between the two ventricles
Where does blood go from the R ventricle?
through the pulmonary artery to the lungs
What are some symptoms of L-sided heart failure
Orthopnea; Crackles; Pink frothy sputum
What dietary change should you educate a patient who experiences tachycardia that resolves spontaneously
avoid caffeine
What does the Acronym MONA stand for?
Morphinge
Oxygen
Nitroglycerin
Aspirin
The AV Node is located _________
in the bottom of the R atria
loss of muscle tissue to which chamber of the heart will result in the greatest decrease in cardiac output?
the L ventricle
why do cardiac patients use medical rehab exercise programs
they improve medical outcomes and provide a higher quality of life
A client has PVD; what could cause tingling in the hands and feet
nerve damage from inadequate tissue perfusion
What causes chest pain in CAD
the ischemia of the arteries
What is a common complication of A-fib? And how is it treated?
blood clots; blood thinners (coumadin; eliquis; xarelto)
what happens when a vessel dilates?
resistance decreases and blood flow increases
You are caring for a patient with congestive heart failure; which three decreasing things with the nurse be assessing for
Decreasing cardiac output
Decreasing Urinary output
Decreasing blood pressure
which of diagnostic helps identify cardiomyopathy
echocardiogram
what lab value is most significant in diagnosing damage to the myocardium
troponin
Which medication can cause a client to see a green-yellow halo?
digoxin
What is a normal ejection fraction?
50-70%
what abnormal lab results indicate a patient in heart failure
Increased BNP (norm range: <400)
B-type Natriuretic Peptide
What is the purpose of a doppler flow study?
to visualize obstruction to vessels in the extremities
What does a STEMI mean is happening in the heart
a complete blockage of a coronary artery