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NCLEX Cardiac
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1. What are the two common complications of pericarditis?
(1st) Assess LOC - (2nd) if unconscious= begin CPR - and (3rd) Notify physician.
Lower left sternal border
Cardiac tamponade (fluid in pericardial space) and thickening/scarring of the pericardial sac (constrictive pericarditis and possible RHF).
Direct current shock (defibrillation) and IV anti - arrhythmic drugs (lidocaine - Procainamide - and Bretylium).
2. What is the treatments for hypertension?
All People Enjoy Time Magazine= Aortic - Pulmonic - ERB's point - Tricuspid - and Mitral/Apex. P(2) E (3) T (4) MA (5) (locations)
Decrease in weight - diuretics (watch K loss) - aldactone (k sparing but check renal fx) - inderal (do Not give to asthma patients or diabetic patients) - more exercise - no smoking - and decreased Na intake.
A complication from a venous access device or port. It is a blockage of the superior vena cava preventing superior blood flow from reaching the heart.
A patient on sildenafil (Viagra) - Cealis - or Levitra bc these drugs together can cause very low blood pressure and heart attack.
3. Where is the aortic valve landmark on the chest?
Fat - Air - DVT - or Amniotic
Second right intercostal space
Temporary or permanent transvenous PACEMAKER INSERTION - and if the client is symptomatic and showing S&S of decreased cardiac output - GIVE ATROPINE.
Pulse before and after giving.
4. Which jugular veins give a more accurate estimate of the jugular vein pressure and pressure in the right atrium?
Stop the medication - address the factors that may have precipitated the event. If life threatening Digibind ay be indicated.
Protamine Sulfate
The internal jugular veins (external are less reliable).
Deep in the sternomastoid muscle - so look for pulsations in the soft tissue surrounding that area.
5. What are the S&S of cardiac tamponade?
When: using anticoagulants - liver disease - decrease in platelets (less than 150 -000) - hemophilia - using thrombolytic meds - DIC - CA - HIV - chemo - bone marrow problems - and ASA/NSAIDS.
ST segment elevation (STEMI)
To report to her healthcare provider if she feels a large bump in her groin - if she has groin pain unrelieved by acetaminophen - or if she develops numbness - tingling - etc. in the affected leg.
SOB - dyspnea - anxiousness - diaphoresis - cool/clammy skin - distended neck veins - mental status changes - narrowed pulse pressure - hypotension - and faint or muffled heart sounds.
6. What is the treatment for someone with right sided HF? How do you know working?
Diuretic & Digoxin (dig increases force of contraction and increases perfusion). Know working if client is peeing (kidney perfusion) and more alert!
Anxiousness - restlessness - tachycardia - tachypneic - 90% SP02 - dyspnea - substernal pain - coughing - hemoptysis - and fever.
A drop in systolic BP greater than 12 mm Hg during inspiration indicating a compromise.
Demand: Works PRN (when HR goes below predetermined rate) or Fixed: beats constantly at predetermined rate so no matter what heart does still beats at same rate.
7. What is characteristic of atrial fibrillation?
Direct current cardioversion and digoxin/propranolol (inderal).
No magnets (cell phone 6 inches away from) - DO Not DRINK CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES - DO Not ENGAGE In ROUGH ACTIVITIES (FOOTBAll OR WRESTLING) - and no tight clothing over site.
No clearly defined or measurable P waves and an irregular - irregular ventricular response.
This noninvasive test takes 24 hours and causes no discomfort. Electrodes are applied to your body - you need to log your activities for a 24 hour period (walking - sleeping - urinating - physical symptoms - and medications). Don't tamper with the mo
8. What should you teach your patient about MRI?
Fourth or fifth intercostal space at or medial to the midclavicular line.
MRI is painless - you must remain still inside a small/noisy space. If you are claustrophobic you may need sedation. Remove all jewelry and other metal objects. If you have any shrapnel - a pacemaker - or any surgically implanted joints - pins - clip
CPR should be done. No defibrillation bc no rhythm to shock (heart already depolarized).
No magnets (cell phone 6 inches away from) - DO Not DRINK CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES - DO Not ENGAGE In ROUGH ACTIVITIES (FOOTBAll OR WRESTLING) - and no tight clothing over site.
9. For which heart sounds should the bell be used?
Check for response - activate ERS and AED - open airway with head tilt chin lift - checking breathing (5-10 sec) - give 2 breaths (1 sec each) - check carotid pulse (5-10 sec) - locate CPR hand position - deliver first cycle of compressions (30 compr
Low pitched sounds such as S3 and S4 and the murmur of mitral stenosis. BEL(low)L
Ask patient to make a tight fist - using your index and middle fingers compress both the radial and ulnar arteries to obstruct blood flow to hand - ask pt to relax hand (hand and palm should appear blanched bc flow stopped) - release pressure on ulna
It is calculated by checking the brachial BP and the ankle BP. The ankle systolic pressure is divided by the brachial systolic. The NA can perform. 0.97-1 is normal anything below indicates ischemia.
10. Where do the internal jugular veins lie?
Deep in the sternomastoid muscle - so look for pulsations in the soft tissue surrounding that area.
It is an elective procedure - where the client is awake - it is synchronized with 'QRS' - the patient is sedated - a consent form must be signed prior to - they are placed on an EKG monitor - and they are shocked with 50-200 Joules.
Difficulty breathing - pain in midchest and shoulder - pale - nausea - and light headedness.
The arteries have narrowed - decreased O2 to tissues= hypoxia to cells.
11. What is intermittent claudication?
A life threatening emergency that involves a tear in the aorta's intimal layer allowing blood to flow through a false lumen creating a hematoma or false aneurysm.
You need to maintain use of those devices continually except when the patient is ambulating - bathing - or during physical therapy or skin assessment.
Close the open catheter lumen with the clamp - and place the pt on their left side in trendelenburg to move the air embolus away from the pulmonic valve. If you hear a churning sound in his chest (a classic sign of air embolus) and the patient starts
Leg pain that is brought on by exercise and relieved by rest. It is characteristic of peripheral artery occlusion/ arterial insufficiency. It is dull or cramp like and consistently occurs in the same area of the leg and with same amount of distance.
12. What nursing interventions are associated with a pt. experiencing ventricular fibrillation?
(1ST) BEGIN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (The PT. Is DYING) And NotIFY PHYSICIAN (2ND).
(1st) Assess the client for signs of decreased cardiac output and Notify the physician (2nd).
GI - neuro - and cardiac. S&S= yellow/green vision - N&V - bradycardia - and anorexia.
Feeling warm (fire) or tin can taste is expected and will pass.
13. What are common risk factors for an MI?
Poorly controlled hypertension
They may feel a slight stinging under there tongue when they are dissolving - and they should get a HA (if no HA may not be good bc the pills only last for 6 months). Keep with you at all times.
It will take 5 mins and he/she should remain quiet for about 1 minute without talking or moving.
Smoking - elevated cholesterol - diabetes - hypertension - old age - and family hx of coronary artery disease.
14. What are examples of calcium channel blockers?
(1st) Assess LOC - (2nd) if unconscious= begin CPR - and (3rd) Notify physician.
Verapamil (calan) - diltiazem (cardizem) - nifedipine (procardia) - amlodipine (norvasc).
Have the patient use the val salva maneuver when the line is being removed (bear down/hold breath) to prevent air from entering where the line was and causing a PE.
No radial artery punctures if negative
15. What is characteristic of ventricular tachycardia?
Rapid ventricular rate with no relationship to atrial activity and QRS complex is wide and bizarre.
Smoking - elevated cholesterol - diabetes - hypertension - old age - and family hx of coronary artery disease.
Pericardial friction rub - chest pain (sharp and aggravated with breathing) - abnormal EKG findings - possible fever and tachycardia.
Identify the highest point of pulsation and measure from this point to the sternal angle. A measurement of greater than 3 cm= an elevated venous pressure.
16. What are the nursing interventions for a patient in atrial fibrillation?
Lowers BP and makes heart beat stronger. SE: flushed face.
A disease in which thrombi trap blood in the deep veins of the pelvis and legs.
Don a protective gown - gloves - and goggles - call Dr - hand pt. emesis basin and raise the HOB 45* (at this angle he can spit out blood and prevent N&V/aspiration - have another nurse firmly press on his nose just below bony part (apply pressure at
(1st) Assess the client for signs of decreased cardiac output and Notify the physician (2nd).
17. What is superior vena cava syndrome?
The patient may suffer significant blood loss or femoral nerve compression.
Lower HOB - place patient supine - assess LOC - open airway - assess breathing - get ambu bag - put on gloves - connect tubing from O2 source - adjust flow to 10 to 15 liters. First RESCUER: PLACE APEX of MASK OVER BRIDGE of NOSE And BASE BETWEEN LOW
A complication from a venous access device or port. It is a blockage of the superior vena cava preventing superior blood flow from reaching the heart.
Stroke - renal or heart failure - paraplegia secondary to compromised blood flow - or death from aortic rupture.
18. What is a major complication of central line placement?
PT. Normal= 12 sec. If on anticoagulants it should be between 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 x the normal value. For PT= 18-30 sec.
Nitrates - Beta blockers - and Calcium channel blockers
Pneumothorax and will end up with chest tube to help reinflate lung.
Elderly - hypothyroidism - renal dysfunction - dehydration - HYPOKALEMIA - hypomagnesemia - or hypercalcemia. Patients with abnormal potassium levels have a higher risk because hypokalemia makes the heart more sensitive to digoxin.
19. What are the five areas for listening to the heart?
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20. What should you not allow if a patient has a negative Allen's test?
MRI is painless - you must remain still inside a small/noisy space. If you are claustrophobic you may need sedation. Remove all jewelry and other metal objects. If you have any shrapnel - a pacemaker - or any surgically implanted joints - pins - clip
If you feel lightheaded - dizzy - or heart palpitations but feel no shock from the ICD.
Vascular - artery disease causing fluid to back up into the lungs.
No radial artery punctures if negative
21. What should be done is a patient on anticoagulants suffers from epistaxis for more than 15 mins?
PT. Normal= 12 sec. If on anticoagulants it should be between 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 x the normal value. For PT= 18-30 sec.
Posterior nasal packing to stop the blood flow. The LPN CAN DO THIS!
Awake and alert: IV lidocaine bolus and drip Unconscious - hypotensive - or S&S of angina/CHF: Direct current cardioversion and IV Lidocaine bolus and drip.
When a large air bubble blocks blood flow from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery.
22. What is you see an NA placing cardiac monitor electrodes on a patient. She is placing (-) on the left and (+) on the right what should you do?
Direct current cardioversion and digoxin/propranolol (inderal).
Exercise and use graduated compression devices as directed - don't stand for long period of time - to avoid dislodging blood clots don't rub or massage your legs.
Arterial pulse: 60-90 - Amplitude: 4+=strong and bounding - Edema: 0=none - Reflex 2+
Correct her and tell her that the (+) lead goes on the left and the (-) lead goes on the right side.
23. What signals an elevated venous pressure based on the internal jugular veins?
Left sternal border
It will take 5 mins and he/she should remain quiet for about 1 minute without talking or moving.
Identify the highest point of pulsation and measure from this point to the sternal angle. A measurement of greater than 3 cm= an elevated venous pressure.
Vitamin K (aqua myphiton)
24. What is the nursing care associated with chemical stress tests (persantine stress test)?
Must be flushed 1x/month with heparin and between treatments.
Low pitched sounds such as S3 and S4 and the murmur of mitral stenosis. BEL(low)L
Explain procedure - stress importance of reporting symptoms. INSTRUCT The PATIENT NO TO EAT DRINK OR SMOKE AT LEAST 1 HOUR BEFORE The TEST. EVALUATE PATIENTS HISTORY FOR ANY CARDIAC CONDITIONS OR MEDICATIONS THAT MAY INTERFERE WITH The TEST!!! (No va
Fat - Air - DVT - or Amniotic
25. How do you prepare a patient for Impedance cardiography monitoring?
Direct current shock (defibrillation) and IV anti - arrhythmic drugs (lidocaine - Procainamide - and Bretylium).
Constipation or MAY CAUSE ANKLES TO SWELL (call healthcare provider).
Right atrium - TRICUSPID VALVE (tissue) - right ventricle - PULMONIC VALVE (paper) - lungs - left atrium - MITRAL VALVE (My) - left ventricle - AORTIC VALVE (Assets). Tissue PAPER MY ASSETS!
Having the patient supine is ideal but any position is acceptable so long as in same position for each monitoring session - locate clean and dry sensor sites on the neck (in line with earlobe) and thorax (midaxillary at xiphoid process) - connect lea
26. What should you watch for with PICC lines that have been in place for 6 months?
Decrease in weight - diuretics (watch K loss) - aldactone (k sparing but check renal fx) - inderal (do Not give to asthma patients or diabetic patients) - more exercise - no smoking - and decreased Na intake.
BP is elevated or decreased depending on activity.
A fluid accumulation in the pericardial space that compromises cardiac function. It is considered a medical emergency and is a hemodynamic consequence of blood or excess fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac. Common causes are surgical or traumat
Air answers (open junctions)
27. What should be checked in a patient on a beta blocker?
Check for response - activate ERS and AED - open airway with head tilt chin lift - checking breathing (5-10 sec) - give 2 breaths (1 sec each) - check carotid pulse (5-10 sec) - locate CPR hand position - deliver first cycle of compressions (30 compr
Pulse before and after giving.
It is noninvasive. You must not eat - smoke - or drink alcohol for 3 hours before the test. WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES And LOOSE LIGHTWEIGHT SHORTS OR SLACKS - YOU MAY GET AN INJECTION of THAllIUM - after your blood pressure and ECG are monitored for 10-
MRI is painless - you must remain still inside a small/noisy space. If you are claustrophobic you may need sedation. Remove all jewelry and other metal objects. If you have any shrapnel - a pacemaker - or any surgically implanted joints - pins - clip
28. What are the nursing interventions for a patient in complete heart block?
International Normalized Ratio measures blood clotting time and compares it to normal values. 1.0=normal. Most people on anticoagulants are 2-3.
Pneumothorax and will end up with chest tube to help reinflate lung.
When they occur >6 per minute or occurring 2 or more in a row (bigeminy or trigeminy=on way out).
(1st) Assess the client for S&S of decreased cardiac output and Notify physician (2nd).
29. What lab value is used to evaluate a patient on coumadin? What is the normal value?
Stop What they are doing - sit down and rest - if prescribed nitroglycerin tablets place one under tongue - if it still remains take another tablet in 5 mins - and if still in pain take another after an additional 5 mins - if still pain after 3 table
PT. Normal= 12 sec. If on anticoagulants it should be between 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 x the normal value. For PT= 18-30 sec.
Chronic arteriosclerotic disease.
Anxiousness - restlessness - tachycardia - tachypneic - 90% SP02 - dyspnea - substernal pain - coughing - hemoptysis - and fever.
30. What is INR?
International Normalized Ratio measures blood clotting time and compares it to normal values. 1.0=normal. Most people on anticoagulants are 2-3.
Administer 100% O2 - left trendelenburg position - heparin administered - and oral warfarin started (give heparin and warfarin together for at least 5 days).
Premature beats that are not preceded by a P- wave - QRS is wide and bizarre - and the T wave of the premature beat is generally large and in the opposite direction of the QRS.
An enlarged space indicates fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac.
31. What should you suspect for someone who post cardiac cath and percutaneous coronary intervention reporting feeling a pop in her left groin followed by a saturated dressing - swelling around site - palpable 2 inch fullness - and a bruit is present?
(1st) Assess the client for signs of decreased cardiac output and Notify the physician (2nd).
Chronic arteriosclerotic disease.
A hematoma= bleeding into the soft tissue surrounding the femoral artery access site.
International Normalized Ratio measures blood clotting time and compares it to normal values. 1.0=normal. Most people on anticoagulants are 2-3.
32. What things should you do to assess cardiovascular status?
It is a noninvasive test that takes 15 mins. Electrodes are applied to sites on your body. You must lie still - relax - and breathe normally and remain quiet. Talking or moving distorts the images
Inspect pulses on chest - inspect the internal jugular veins - palpate the apical pulse - palpate the carotid arteries - and auscultate the heart sounds.
In fatty areas or over major muscles - large breasts - or bony prominences.
One large emboli (smaller=better)
33. What should you teach your patient about a cardiac catheterization?
Pulmonary edema
Hair loss - muscle mass loss - pallor when elevated - dependent rubor - and prolonged cap refill time.
One large emboli (smaller=better)
The physician injects a local anesthetic into the site - inserts a catheter - and threads it through the artery into the left side of the heart or through a vein into the right side of the heart to your lungs. Next - a dye is injected which may cause
34. Which type of patient shouldn't take nitrates?
A patient on sildenafil (Viagra) - Cealis - or Levitra bc these drugs together can cause very low blood pressure and heart attack.
Decreased tissue perfusion. Tx: clot busting treatment must start within 6 hours.
Used to look at vessels. A local anesthetic is injected and a catheter is inserted into a vessel in the area and advanced as necessary. A contrast medium is injected into the vessel than a series of xrays follow. Any flushing sensation/nausea/ or unu
Fatigue - JVD - Increased peripheral venous pressure - ascites - anorexia/complaints of GI distress - cyanosis - and dependent edema.
35. How is the Allen's test done?
D/C the med and call the doctor.
Old truck driver or someone on bed rest or with pelvic trauma.
In fatty areas or over major muscles - large breasts - or bony prominences.
Ask patient to make a tight fist - using your index and middle fingers compress both the radial and ulnar arteries to obstruct blood flow to hand - ask pt to relax hand (hand and palm should appear blanched bc flow stopped) - release pressure on ulna
36. What is angina? Stable vs. unstable?
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37. What does vasotec (Enalapril Maleate) do/SE?
Lowers BP and makes heart beat stronger. SE: flushed face.
Smoking - elevated cholesterol - diabetes - hypertension - old age - and family hx of coronary artery disease.
Check for response - activate ERS - open airway head tilt chin lift - check breathing (5-10 sec) - give 2 breaths (1 sec) with visible chest rise - checks brachial pulse (5-10 sec) - locates CPR finger position - deliver 1st cycle of compressions (30
An enlarged space indicates fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac.
38. What is the antidote for heparin?
Pneumothorax and will end up with chest tube to help reinflate lung.
Pulse before and after giving.
(1st) Assess the client for signs of decreased cardiac output and Notify the physician (2nd).
Protamine Sulfate
39. Where is the right ventricle landmark on the chest?
Stand behind the victim - wrap arms around waist (IF PREGNANT WRAP ABOVE The BABy) - make a fist with one had and place thumb against abdomen midline - grasp fist with other hand - press into victims abdomen with quick upward thrusts.
No magnets (cell phone 6 inches away from) - DO Not DRINK CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES - DO Not ENGAGE In ROUGH ACTIVITIES (FOOTBAll OR WRESTLING) - and no tight clothing over site.
Left sternal border
Using both gloved hands - apply firm pressure just above the skin puncture site and over the hematoma to compress the area. Wait at least 15 mins before removing pressure and reassessing the site. Then notify the health care provider.
40. What should be done immediately if a pulmonary embolism is suspected?
NO TED HOSE - NO SHEETS/BLANKETS - NO COMPRESSION DEVICES - (TEACH NO OPEN TOES SHOES). Lambs wool is okay!
Lung disease
Keep clean and dry for 72 hours - DON'T LIFT The ELBOW OR ARM ON The INCISION SIDE FOR FOUR WEEKS (CAN'T BRUSH HAIR OR TEECH BC PULLS CAN ROLL MARBLES) - DON'T LIFT PUSH OR PULL MORE THAN 10 LBS FOR FOUR WEEKS - take pulse and wt each day - CAll CARD
Close the open catheter lumen with the clamp - and place the pt on their left side in trendelenburg to move the air embolus away from the pulmonic valve. If you hear a churning sound in his chest (a classic sign of air embolus) and the patient starts
41. What is the necessary lab value to evaluate while a patient is on heparin? What is the normal value?
The right and left ventricular pressures - cardiac output - arterial venous O2 difference - and pulmonary artery pressure.
A drop in systolic BP greater than 12 mm Hg during inspiration indicating a compromise.
PTT. Normal= 30 sec. If on anticoagulants it should be between 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 x the normal value. For PTT= 45-75 sec.
SOB - dyspnea - anxiousness - diaphoresis - cool/clammy skin - distended neck veins - mental status changes - narrowed pulse pressure - hypotension - and faint or muffled heart sounds.
42. What SE should you look for with calcium channel blocker use?
Constipation or MAY CAUSE ANKLES TO SWELL (call healthcare provider).
Fifth left intercostal space medial to the midclavicular line.
Lower left sternal border
File toe nails - if have new shoes only wear 2 hrs/day d/t neuropathy can't feel if problem. To decrease pain of claudication massage legs to increase circulation.
43. What should you teach your patient about a holter monitor?
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44. What is a therapeutic digoxin level?
Positive Homan's sign (calf tenderness on dorsiflexion of the foot).
Idiopathic
Pulmonary edema
0.5-2.0 ng/ml
45. What should you know about your recovery period after having an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)?
For the first month post op - do not lift more than 10 or 15 lbs. And avoid excessive pushing - pulling - or twisting.
Ventricular rate is regular at a rate of 40-60 bpm and there is no relationship of P waves to QRS complexes.
Pulse before and after giving.
You need to maintain use of those devices continually except when the patient is ambulating - bathing - or during physical therapy or skin assessment.
46. What should you teach your patient about an abdominal ultrasonography?
Check all junctions frequently to make sure secure - especially before patient gets out of bed - and always use tubing with twist lock connections.
Used to detect an abdominal aortic aneurysm. This noninvasive test takes 15 to 30 mins. They apply conductive gel to your abdomen and move a transducer over abdomen to scan blood vessels. Sound waves bouncing off anatomic structures are translated in
Using both gloved hands - apply firm pressure just above the skin puncture site and over the hematoma to compress the area. Wait at least 15 mins before removing pressure and reassessing the site. Then notify the health care provider.
SOB - dyspnea - anxiousness - diaphoresis - cool/clammy skin - distended neck veins - mental status changes - narrowed pulse pressure - hypotension - and faint or muffled heart sounds.
47. What is the treatment for atrial fibrillation?
Maintain BED REST
Direct current cardioversion and digoxin/propranolol (inderal).
The damaged portion of the aorta is removed and is repaired with a synthetic graft.
Before
48. What is the antidote for coumadin?
Vitamin K (aqua myphiton)
A fluid accumulation in the pericardial space that compromises cardiac function. It is considered a medical emergency and is a hemodynamic consequence of blood or excess fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac. Common causes are surgical or traumat
Assess and mark the location of the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial pulses in affected leg - wash hands and put on sterile gloves - gown - and mask - position device - check circulation and make sure good pedal pulse is present - IMMEDIATELY REPO
(S1 - S2) Third left intercostal space
49. What should you teach your patient about angiography (arteriography)?
Air answers (open junctions)
Demand: Works PRN (when HR goes below predetermined rate) or Fixed: beats constantly at predetermined rate so no matter what heart does still beats at same rate.
One at a time to assess the pulse amplitude and contour.
Used to look at vessels. A local anesthetic is injected and a catheter is inserted into a vessel in the area and advanced as necessary. A contrast medium is injected into the vessel than a series of xrays follow. Any flushing sensation/nausea/ or unu
50. When should you be concerned about premature ventricular contraction?
Trendelenburg position for insertion. Pt holds breath to prevent air from entering sinus tract.
No clearly defined or measurable P waves and an irregular - irregular ventricular response.
Patient who are unable to tolerate exercise stress testing.
When they occur >6 per minute or occurring 2 or more in a row (bigeminy or trigeminy=on way out).