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1. What are the 2 types of pacemakers?
In the first 72 hours!!!!!
Cardiac tamponade (fluid in pericardial space) and thickening/scarring of the pericardial sac (constrictive pericarditis and possible RHF).
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
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.
2. What are the S&S of pulmonary embolism?
If feel more than 3 shocks in a row or develop signs of infection at the site.
The patient may suffer significant blood loss or femoral nerve compression.
Second Left intercostal space
Anxiousness - restlessness - tachycardia - tachypneic - 90% SP02 - dyspnea - substernal pain - coughing - hemoptysis - and fever.
3. What should you tell a patient who developed a hematoma in the hospital and is being discharged?
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.
When a large air bubble blocks blood flow from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery.
Put on gloves - remove the previous application paper and use a tissue to remove all ointment from the site to prevent overdose - squeeze the prescribed ointment in a thin layer onto a clean ruled application paper - choose an unused site on the ches
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.
4. When should bleeding precautions be implemented?
Second right intercostal space
0.5-2.0 ng/ml
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.
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.
5. What should you explain to the patient about an impedance cardiography test?
Anxiousness - restlessness - tachycardia - tachypneic - 90% SP02 - dyspnea - substernal pain - coughing - hemoptysis - and fever.
Clip the hair to allow good contact between the electrodes and the skin (DONT SHAVE).
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.
6. What would make someone more at risk for digoxin toxicity?
In fatty areas or over major muscles - large breasts - or bony prominences.
Need for follow up blood tests - Need to take oral warfarin for at least 3 months - and to reduce current risk encourage weight loss - smoking cessation - and regular exercise.
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.
Ventricular rate is regular at a rate of 40-60 bpm and there is no relationship of P waves to QRS complexes.
7. Where is the right ventricle landmark on the chest?
Stop the medication - address the factors that may have precipitated the event. If life threatening Digibind ay be indicated.
Need for follow up blood tests - Need to take oral warfarin for at least 3 months - and to reduce current risk encourage weight loss - smoking cessation - and regular exercise.
Left sternal border
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-
8. When should you be concerned about premature ventricular contraction?
When they occur >6 per minute or occurring 2 or more in a row (bigeminy or trigeminy=on way out).
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
Right sided heart failure
Crushing chest pain that lasts 30 mins or longer and may radiate to the neck - shoulders - or jaw - diaphoresis - nausea - and SOB.
9. What are the S&S of superior vena cava syndrome?
Stop the medication - address the factors that may have precipitated the event. If life threatening Digibind ay be indicated.
Protamine Sulfate
Feeling of fullness in head - tightness around shirt collar - or rings/jewelry that suddenly seem tight - swelling in face - hands - arms - and swollen/cyanotic lips - dyspnea - coughing - hoarseness - chest pain - hemotysis - visable collateral ches
Use sterile gloves and aseptic technique - clean skin over port with alcohol or iodine - insert a 21 or 22 gauge HUBER needle (noncoring - won't break apart) attached to syringe or tubing into the middle of the port until rigid back of port is palpab
10. How is the arterial brachial index (ABI) calculated? Who should perform this? What is normal?
Spasms of the arterioles in finger/toes (digits of hands/feet may fall off). Tx: stop smoking - avoid stress & cold - use a vasodilator (calcium channel blocker). No skiing or butcher for career.
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.
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
Low pitched sounds such as S3 and S4 and the murmur of mitral stenosis. BEL(low)L
11. What should you do immediately if you suspect someone of developing a hematoma?
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.
Pericardial friction rub - chest pain (sharp and aggravated with breathing) - abnormal EKG findings - possible fever and tachycardia.
The right and left ventricular pressures - cardiac output - arterial venous O2 difference - and pulmonary artery pressure.
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.
12. What is a nursing diagnosis for arterial occlusion? Tx
It will take 5 mins and he/she should remain quiet for about 1 minute without talking or moving.
Decreased tissue perfusion. Tx: clot busting treatment must start within 6 hours.
Must be flushed 1x/month with heparin and between treatments.
(1st) Assess the client for S&S of decreased cardiac output and Notify physician (2nd).
13. What will be the treatment for an acute episode of life threatening tamponade?
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.
Rescuer arrives with AED - turn AED on - select proper pads and apply - clear victim to analyze - clear victim to shock/press shock - resume chest compressions after 1 shock - delivers cycle of compressions at correct rate - pause to allow other resc
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.
A clinician will perform echocardiogram guided pericardiocentesis with a needle or catheter to remove excess fluid in the pericardial sac.
14. For what disease should you do the Allen's test?
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15. What should you do if the patient you are applying cardiac monitor electrodes to is hairy?
(1st) Assess LOC - (2nd) if unconscious= begin CPR - and (3rd) Notify physician.
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.
Activity intolerance
Clip the hair to allow good contact between the electrodes and the skin (DONT SHAVE).
16. What could happen without immediate intervention for a hematoma?
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
The patient may suffer significant blood loss or femoral nerve compression.
Inspect pulses on chest - inspect the internal jugular veins - palpate the apical pulse - palpate the carotid arteries - and auscultate the heart sounds.
Whether the patients ulnar and radial arteries are patent.
17. What is an aortic dissection?
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18. What should you tell someone about taking nitroglycerin tablets (SE)?
International Normalized Ratio measures blood clotting time and compares it to normal values. 1.0=normal. Most people on anticoagulants are 2-3.
Vascular - artery disease causing fluid to back up into the lungs.
When they occur >6 per minute or occurring 2 or more in a row (bigeminy or trigeminy=on way out).
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.
19. What makes the symptoms of superior vena cava syndrome better? Worse?
The symptoms improve when the patient is sitting in upright position that promotes drainage but worsen with the client is lying down.
When they occur >6 per minute or occurring 2 or more in a row (bigeminy or trigeminy=on way out).
International Normalized Ratio measures blood clotting time and compares it to normal values. 1.0=normal. Most people on anticoagulants are 2-3.
The internal jugular veins (external are less reliable).
20. What should you do prior to placing cardiac monitor electrodes on the skin (4 things)?
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
A drop in systolic BP greater than 12 mm Hg during inspiration indicating a compromise.
The damaged portion of the aorta is removed and is repaired with a synthetic graft.
Clip hair if necessary - abrade the skin (use abrader pads or fine sandpaper and lightly rub skin using 2 or 3 brisk strokes - improves tracings) - dry skin if necessary - and attach the lead wires to the electrodes before you apply them to the patie
21. What causes secondary hypertension?
If feel more than 3 shocks in a row or develop signs of infection at the site.
High pitched sounds like S1 and S2 (pericardial friction rubs - aortic/mitral regurgitation murmurs). DIAPH(high)ragm
Iodine
Steroid treatment or a pregnant woman who is retaining water.
22. What are the steps to perform the heimlich maneuver?
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.
A hematoma= bleeding into the soft tissue surrounding the femoral artery access site.
Second Left intercostal space
Chest pain or discomfort that occurs when your heart doesn't get enough blood and oxygen. Stable: the feeling comes and goes at expected times. Unstable: the pattern of your pain has changed (longer - hurts more - etc.)
23. What lab value is used to evaluate a patient on coumadin? What is the normal value?
Idiopathic
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.
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.
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.
24. Where do the internal jugular veins lie?
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
Cannot
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.
Deep in the sternomastoid muscle - so look for pulsations in the soft tissue surrounding that area.
25. What is Raynauds disease? Tx?
If you feel lightheaded - dizzy - or heart palpitations but feel no shock from the ICD.
Spasms of the arterioles in finger/toes (digits of hands/feet may fall off). Tx: stop smoking - avoid stress & cold - use a vasodilator (calcium channel blocker). No skiing or butcher for career.
Poorly controlled hypertension
Second Right intercostal space.
26. Where is the tricuspid valve landmark on the chest?
Pulse before and after giving.
If you feel lightheaded - dizzy - or heart palpitations but feel no shock from the ICD.
The symptoms improve when the patient is sitting in upright position that promotes drainage but worsen with the client is lying down.
Lower left sternal border
27. What type of EKG change indicates MI?
Protamine Sulfate
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
ST segment elevation (STEMI)
Stop the medication - address the factors that may have precipitated the event. If life threatening Digibind ay be indicated.
28. What should you always assume with a patient who has a central line placed and is experiencing SOB?
Arterial pulse: 60-90 - Amplitude: 4+=strong and bounding - Edema: 0=none - Reflex 2+
Second left intercostal space
Air embolism
If you feel lightheaded - dizzy - or heart palpitations but feel no shock from the ICD.
29. What should you do when applying a femoral artery compression device?
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
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
Pericardial friction rub: A high pitched squeaking or grating sound during cardiac contraction. It is typically best heard when the patient sits - leans forward - and breaths out.
Pulmonary edema
30. For which heart sounds should the diaphragm be used?
An inflammation of the pericardium. It may result in MI.
Stroke - renal or heart failure - paraplegia secondary to compromised blood flow - or death from aortic rupture.
Inspect pulses on chest - inspect the internal jugular veins - palpate the apical pulse - palpate the carotid arteries - and auscultate the heart sounds.
High pitched sounds like S1 and S2 (pericardial friction rubs - aortic/mitral regurgitation murmurs). DIAPH(high)ragm
31. What should you do frequently for someone with a central line to help prevent pulmonary emboli?
ST segment elevation (STEMI)
Old truck driver or someone on bed rest or with pelvic trauma.
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
Check all junctions frequently to make sure secure - especially before patient gets out of bed - and always use tubing with twist lock connections.
32. What is characteristic of premature ventricular contractions?
Left sternal border
Aortic valve - Pulmonic valve - right ventricle - tricuspid valve - and apex or mitral valve.
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 inflammation of the pericardium. It may result in MI.
33. What is a assessment finding with DVT?
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34. What are the S&S of aortic dissection?
Pallor - diaphoresis - tachypnea - severe tearing chest pain radiating to back - PULSES In ARMS Are STRONG BUT LEG PULSES Are WEAK - low SP02.
Rapid ventricular rate with no relationship to atrial activity and QRS complex is wide and bizarre.
CPR should be done. No defibrillation bc no rhythm to shock (heart already depolarized).
When a large air bubble blocks blood flow from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery.
35. What are the four types of pulmonary emboli?
Verapamil (calan) - diltiazem (cardizem) - nifedipine (procardia) - amlodipine (norvasc).
Fat - Air - DVT - or Amniotic
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.
Changing the way that you live is the first step. STOP SMOKING!!!! <30% FAT In DIET (don't avoid all fat) - lose weight - exercise - limit salt intake - nitro - Angioplasty (stent insertion) or CABG.
36. How is the Allen's test done?
Administer 100% O2 - left trendelenburg position - heparin administered - and oral warfarin started (give heparin and warfarin together for at least 5 days).
Pallor - diaphoresis - tachypnea - severe tearing chest pain radiating to back - PULSES In ARMS Are STRONG BUT LEG PULSES Are WEAK - low SP02.
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
Patient who are unable to tolerate exercise stress testing.
37. What does a swan ganz measure?
Difficulty breathing - pain in midchest and shoulder - pale - nausea - and light headedness.
A nosebleed
Feeling of fullness in head - tightness around shirt collar - or rings/jewelry that suddenly seem tight - swelling in face - hands - arms - and swollen/cyanotic lips - dyspnea - coughing - hoarseness - chest pain - hemotysis - visable collateral ches
The right and left ventricular pressures - cardiac output - arterial venous O2 difference - and pulmonary artery pressure.
38. What nursing interventions are associated with a pt. experiencing ventricular fibrillation?
Ventricular rate is regular at a rate of 40-60 bpm and there is no relationship of P waves to QRS complexes.
(1ST) BEGIN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (The PT. Is DYING) And NotIFY PHYSICIAN (2ND).
Lower left sternal border
Lowers BP and makes heart beat stronger. SE: flushed face.
39. What things should you do to assess cardiovascular status?
In the first 72 hours!!!!!
An enlarged space indicates fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac.
Posterior nasal packing to stop the blood flow. The LPN CAN DO THIS!
Inspect pulses on chest - inspect the internal jugular veins - palpate the apical pulse - palpate the carotid arteries - and auscultate the heart sounds.
40. What is characteristic of ventricular fibrillation?
Lung disease
Totally disorganized - chaotic pattern - and no discernible waves or complexes.
Activity intolerance
Fatigue - JVD - Increased peripheral venous pressure - ascites - anorexia/complaints of GI distress - cyanosis - and dependent edema.
41. What is characteristic of complete heart block?
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.
Ventricular rate is regular at a rate of 40-60 bpm and there is no relationship of P waves to QRS complexes.
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.
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.
42. What should you teach your patient about an exercise ECG (stress test)?
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-
International Normalized Ratio measures blood clotting time and compares it to normal values. 1.0=normal. Most people on anticoagulants are 2-3.
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!
Second left intercostal space
43. What is the treatment for atrial fibrillation?
Direct current cardioversion and digoxin/propranolol (inderal).
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
Totally disorganized - chaotic pattern - and no discernible waves or complexes.
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
44. What is the treatment for someone with right sided HF? How do you know working?
Use sterile gloves and aseptic technique - clean skin over port with alcohol or iodine - insert a 21 or 22 gauge HUBER needle (noncoring - won't break apart) attached to syringe or tubing into the middle of the port until rigid back of port is palpab
Crushing chest pain that lasts 30 mins or longer and may radiate to the neck - shoulders - or jaw - diaphoresis - nausea - and SOB.
Fifth left intercostal space medial to the midclavicular line.
Diuretic & Digoxin (dig increases force of contraction and increases perfusion). Know working if client is peeing (kidney perfusion) and more alert!
45. What is the maintenance for venous access port that isn't being regularly used?
Limit the size of the infarction is the goal. Treatment= thrombolytic therapy (tPA) initiated within 6 hours of the first symptoms= standard treatment.
Steroid treatment or a pregnant woman who is retaining water.
Must be flushed 1x/month with heparin and between treatments.
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.
46. What disease can cause right sided heart failure?
If you feel lightheaded - dizzy - or heart palpitations but feel no shock from the ICD.
Lung disease
Feeling of fullness in head - tightness around shirt collar - or rings/jewelry that suddenly seem tight - swelling in face - hands - arms - and swollen/cyanotic lips - dyspnea - coughing - hoarseness - chest pain - hemotysis - visable collateral ches
Second right intercostal space
47. What should you do if the PT value is 45 sec?
High pitched sounds like S1 and S2 (pericardial friction rubs - aortic/mitral regurgitation murmurs). DIAPH(high)ragm
If feel more than 3 shocks in a row or develop signs of infection at the site.
D/C the med and call the doctor.
Poorly controlled hypertension
48. What should be done during the insertion of both a CVP catheter and a swan ganz catheter?
Trendelenburg position for insertion. Pt holds breath to prevent air from entering sinus tract.
A nosebleed
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
The symptoms improve when the patient is sitting in upright position that promotes drainage but worsen with the client is lying down.
49. What should you teach your patient about MRI?
It usually occurs when your heart is working harder (ex: exercising - eating large meal - or feeling stress. Also very hot or cold weather).
Limit the size of the infarction is the goal. Treatment= thrombolytic therapy (tPA) initiated within 6 hours of the first symptoms= standard treatment.
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
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. What should you teach someone about iodine?
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.
Temporary or permanent transvenous PACEMAKER INSERTION - and if the client is symptomatic and showing S&S of decreased cardiac output - GIVE ATROPINE.
Limit the size of the infarction is the goal. Treatment= thrombolytic therapy (tPA) initiated within 6 hours of the first symptoms= standard treatment.
Feeling warm (fire) or tin can taste is expected and will pass.