Labs
what is low sodium called
hyponatremia
normal HR range
60-100
when a patient has A fib will their HR be regular or irregular?
irregular
what should we consider parameters for Bisoprolol
HR <60
BP
<100
potassium normal range
3.5-5.0
which vital sign is most concerning?
temp 37.6 BP 130/78 HR 45 SPO2 96%
HR
True or False Heart Failure is when your heart is not pumping as strong as it should
T
what is a -statin
Cholesterol medication
under what value to we transfuse blood normally?
<70
signs of a stroke
F- face
A- arms
S- speech
T- time
what is cardiac catheterization
diagnostic procedure used to find out if you have a heart problem. Dye is injected into the heart from a catheter to outline any blockages with xray pictures.
nitro is given when_____
patient has chest pain, angina
up to 3 sprays.
what lab are we concerned about
K 2.7
wbc 15
Na 145
Ca 2.09
Mag 0.96
K and wbc
normal K 3.5-5
WBC 4-10
Na 135-145
Ca 2.08- 2.65
how do we usually treat AKI?
IV Fluids
patients with A fib are at risk for
Blood clots
what medication is often given for patients with positive orthostatic blood pressure?
Midodrine
When you have cirrhosis what lab level is often high ?
Ammonia
An intravenous dose of potassium chloride is prescribed for a client with hypokalemia. Which action of the nurse indicates a need for further teaching in the preparation and administration of potassium?
A
Never administer potassium chloride through bolus (IV push). Cardiac arrest may occur when potassium chloride is injected intravenously as a bolus. The nurse needs to ensure that the potassium is diluted in the correct fluid or diluent.
What is a CABG and when do we do it
Coronary artery bypass graft when someone has more than one blocked artery
Hold which meds before Cath lab?
A. Hypoglycemics (Metformin)
B. Anticoagulants (ASA)
C. Beta Blockers (bisoprolol)
A