What is one of the most common diuretics used for Heart Failure?
Lasix
A patient's BP is 190/110 with no symptoms. What should the nurse ask the patient to do?
Rest and recheck. Make sure patient has arm in appropriate position and relaxed.
A-fib is not common after cardiac surgery?
True or False?
False
What is a normal fasting glucose range?
60-100 mg/dl
What does COPD stand for?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
What are the symptoms of sudden heart failure?
Severe SOB
Suddenly irregular heartbeat that lasts for a while
Foamy, pink mucous with a cough and SOB
A patient is started on an Ace inhibitor and reports a persistent dry cough. What is the med that has this common side effect?
Lisinopril
Take two common causes of Afib
What is the difference between Type 1 DM and Type 2 DM?
You can heal your lung after damage from COPD?
False- damage is irreversible but you can prevent further damage and improve comfort
Why is measuring a dry weight important for CHF patients?
Allow us to measure fluid retention/diuresis amounts
What are two factors that can lead to high blood pressure?
Age
Drinking too much
Eating a lot of sodium
Overweight
Sedentary
What does an episode of atrial fibrillation feel like for patients?
What diabetic condition is characterized by N/T, burning foot pain and is caused by prolonged high blood sugar that damages the nerves?
Diabetic neuropathy
What causes COPD?
Smoking tobacco
Air pollution
chemical fumes
factory dust
soot
secondhand smoke
alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Pacemakers are implanted sometimes for CHF patients?
True or False
True
What are two factors that can improve blood pressure?
Healthy Weight
Heart healthy foods
Regular Exercise
Limit alcohol to 2 drinks a day and 1 for women
What types of treatments are out there for patients with A Fib?
What are warning signs/symptoms for hypoglycemia?
What are some health complications associated with COPD?
Pneumonia
Osteoporosis
Arrhythmia
Pneumothorax
Sleep Difficulties
Anxiety/Depression
How can you suggest a patient to start reducing sodium in their diet?
Limit canned, prepared and packaged foods
Limiting fast food
Not adding salt(using garlic, lemon juice, onion, vinegar, herbs and spices instead of salt
How would you describe the meaning of a patient's blood pressure to them?
Systolic-force of heart pushing blood into the organs or the body
Diastolic- force against the blood trying to fill the heart
Why do patients with Afib have to go on anticoagulation?
Blood can pool in the atria of the heart and lead to clots, which can travel to brain (stroke), coronary arteries (MI) or to other vessels (DVT, PE, etc)
What are complications of diabetes that is poorly controlled?
Avoiding irritants
Breathing methods to slow and control breathing
Stay active
eat regular, healthy meals
Avoid people who are sick