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pacemaker/ICD
Meds
100

Name the 2 categories of fluids (& list them) needed to tx hypovolemic shock and lab needed. 

crystalloids/ isotonic--> LR, NS, D5W

colloids--> blood, albumin

H&H

100

What is an early sign of hypovolemic shock?

cool, clammy skin

100

You observe Vtach on the monitor, what do you do?

tx?

check patient was pulse

pulse- fluids, amiodarone

pulseless- defib, CPR

100

What is the difference between pacemaker and ICD?

pacemaker- sends electrical impulses, increases HR

ICD-  paces and defibs 2 lethal rhythms (vtach no pulse, vfib)

100

Name 3 medications that can be given to treat cardiogenic shock and what they do to the body?

dobutamine, nitroglycerin, dopamine--> causes vasodilation

200

What should you monitor for when blood or fluids are being administered? 

blood reaction, 1st 15 minutes- 24hrs, flash pulmonary edema (SS- crackles, SOB, hemoptysis), cardiac tamponade, temperature changes, vitals often, tissue perfusion to tip of their toes, good assessment, I+O's (AKI), phlebitis, infiltration


200

What labs should we get for cardiogenic shock?

CBC, BNP, INR, aPTT, PTT, 

200

What is the HR for sinus tachycardia? How is it treated?

>100-<150 BPM

fluids, treat underlying cause

200

Name 4 problems that can occur with a pacemaker

failure to capture- electrical signal does not cause cardiac response

failure to pace- no spikes or pacing

failure to sense/ undersensing- pacemaker don't sense electrical activity, heart rhythm causes too many or not enough pacing

oversensing-detects electrical signals it shouldn't

200

what does atropine treat?

bradycardia

300

List the treatments/ management for cardiogenic shock

correct cause, O2, meds (nitro, dobutamine, dopamine), monitor hemodynamic status, maintain intra-aortic balloon, safety & comfort
300
Clinical indicator of SIRS

fluctuation in temperature

300

What rhythms can be cardioverted?

What rhythms can be defibrillated?

cardiovert- Afib, Aflutter, SVT, Vtach

defib- vfib, pulseless vtach

300

Pacemaker failure to capture, what should be done?

check electrolytes
300

When would a patient get epinephrine?

anaphylactic shock, during a code

400

In DIC, what's a sign of neurological compromise/ problem?

widely fluctuating BP

400

When a pt. is getting a cardiac cath.  when should be done pre-op and post-op?

pre-op: labs (coags), 5 P's, NPO, patent IV, written consent

post-op: vitals, 5 P's, bleeding, pressure dressing, check insertion site

400

Pt has SVT, what is the treatment?

adenosine, cardioversion

400

what heart rhythm may need a pacemaker?

symptomatic afib, 2nd degree- Mobitz II, 3rd degree

400

How often can epinephrine be administered during code?

every 3-5 minutes

500

What are the normal ranges for the following labs: Plts, PT, aPTT, INR, K+, Troponin?

PLTS- 150,000-450,000

PT 10-13 sec

aPTT 25-25 sec

INR <2 sec

K+ 3.5-5.3

troponin < .04

500
What are 3 priority assessments when caring for a patient with DIC?

urinary output, LOC, oxygenation

500
What EKG changes shows STEMI? How is it treated?

ST elevation in 2 leads

MONA,  cath lab

500

What do monitor after pacemaker implantation?

site for bleeding/ hematoma, infection, malfunction (tele)

500
What medications treat Afib w/ RVR?

beta & Ca+ blockers