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Path/Risk
Diagnostics
Teaching
Interventions
Misc.
100
Can impeede blood flow to the heart
What is: Plaque, anemia, rapid HR, vasospasm.
100
CKMB, Troponin, myoglobin
What are elevated cardiac enzymes indicating a MI?
100
Grilled chicken, salad, vegetables
What is a meal that is low in fat?
100
Your next door neighbor is mowing the lawn when you notice him clutching his chest. You advise him to:
What is "stopping the activity and rest"?
100
Monitor your pulse, check incision for signs and symptoms of infection, keep arm on effected side immobilized for 7-10 days.
What is post pacemaker teaching?
200
I am an accumulation of plaque in the arteries.
What is athrosclelrosis?
200
This test examines the the extent of occluded or narrowed coronary arteries
What is a cardiac catheterization?
200
canned vegetables, processed meats, table salt
What are foods that are high in sodium?
200
This intervention is imperative when assessing circulation in the post cardiac cath patient.
What is palpating pulses distal to the sheath insertion site?
200
Check the head, foot, and all around the bed-"I'm clear, you're clear, we're all clear", ensuring no one is touching the bed or the patient.
What is electrical safety when using a defibrillator?
300
Diet, exercise, obesity, diabetes, smoking, high cholesterol
What are modifiable cardiac risk factors?
300
These labs must be monitored before & after a cardiac catheterization.
What are BUN & creatinine?
300
Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, visual changes
What are symptoms of dig toxicity?
300
This treatment is a priority for Vfib and Vtach without a pulse improves patient outcomes.
What is defibrillation?
300
Check the patient for symptoms.
What is an intervention for a bradycardic rhythm?
400
Family history, age, gender, race
What are non-modifiable cardiac risk factors?
400
PTCA and/or angioplasty
What is a treatment for a coronary artery narrowing or blockage?
400
Take this medication every 5 minutes for 3 doses at the onset of chest pain
What are instructions for taking sublingual nitroglycerine?
400
This assessment is the priority in a patient who is status post cardioversion.
What is airway?
400
The defibrillator is discharged on the R-wave
What is synchronized cardioversion?
500
Chest pain that may or may not radiate, diaphoresis, nausea & vomiting
What are the warning signs of a heart attack?
500
A MRI is contraindicated in these patients.
What is a patient with a pacemaker?
500
To prevent bleeding from the femoral sheath insertion site.
What is "Why must I stay on bedrest?"
500
The treatment of choice for a third degree heart block.
What is a pacemaker?
500
Stroke or pulmonary embolus
What is a complication of Afib?