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1. What landmarks should you be looking for on someone's chest?
After a sheath removal to apply consistent pressure and prevent bleeding. (Ex: after swan ganz removal).
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
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.
Aortic valve - Pulmonic valve - right ventricle - tricuspid valve - and apex or mitral valve.
2. What is cardiac tamponade? Common causes?
Open up blood vessels
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
CPR should be done. No defibrillation bc no rhythm to shock (heart already depolarized).
Fatigue - JVD - Increased peripheral venous pressure - ascites - anorexia/complaints of GI distress - cyanosis - and dependent edema.
3. What is characteristic of ventricular tachycardia?
High pitched sounds like S1 and S2 (pericardial friction rubs - aortic/mitral regurgitation murmurs). DIAPH(high)ragm
Difficulty breathing - pain in midchest and shoulder - pale - nausea - and light headedness.
Rapid ventricular rate with no relationship to atrial activity and QRS complex is wide and bizarre.
Before
4. What is characteristic of atrial fibrillation?
Ventricular rate is regular at a rate of 40-60 bpm and there is no relationship of P waves to QRS complexes.
No clearly defined or measurable P waves and an irregular - irregular ventricular response.
Gently insert the oropharyngeal airway by turning it upside down (into U shape) and slide it into the mouth. As continue to insert rotate it so the ends of the U turn downward into an arch shape after it transverses the oral cavity and approaches the
Poorly controlled hypertension
5. What should you do if the patient you are applying cardiac monitor electrodes to is hairy?
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.
Second left intercostal space
Clip the hair to allow good contact between the electrodes and the skin (DONT SHAVE).
For the first month post op - do not lift more than 10 or 15 lbs. And avoid excessive pushing - pulling - or twisting.
6. What should you teach your patient about a holter monitor?
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7. What should you do if the PT value is 45 sec?
Right sided heart failure
Must be flushed 1x/month with heparin and between treatments.
International Normalized Ratio measures blood clotting time and compares it to normal values. 1.0=normal. Most people on anticoagulants are 2-3.
D/C the med and call the doctor.
8. What is the most common cause of arterial insufficiency?
Chronic arteriosclerotic disease.
Direct current cardioversion and digoxin/propranolol (inderal).
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
Lung disease
9. What is a major complication of central line placement?
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
Pneumothorax and will end up with chest tube to help reinflate lung.
Second Right intercostal space.
Pallor - diaphoresis - tachypnea - severe tearing chest pain radiating to back - PULSES In ARMS Are STRONG BUT LEG PULSES Are WEAK - low SP02.
10. What are coumadin and heparin used for?
No radial artery punctures if negative
(1st) Assess the client for signs of decreased cardiac output and Notify the physician (2nd).
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
To inhibit thrombus and clot formation.
11. What should you do when applying a femoral artery compression device?
Lung disease
BIRTH CONTROL PILL (LEADING CAUSE of HTN In YOUNG WOMEN-45=STILL YOUNG) - BLACK Male (then white male - than black female - then white female) - obesity - smoking - stress - high Na diet - lack of exercise - age - sex - race - or noncompliance.
Left sternal border
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
12. Who would most likely have peripheral venous disease?
0.5-2.0 ng/ml
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
Old truck driver or someone on bed rest or with pelvic trauma.
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.
13. What are the treatments/ S&S of peripheral venous disease?
Trendelenburg position for insertion. Pt holds breath to prevent air from entering sinus tract.
Chronic arteriosclerotic disease.
Must be flushed 1x/month with heparin and between treatments.
Varicose veins - elevate legs - weight reduction - brawny in color - ted hose - topical steroids - ulcers - and skin color changes.
14. What is pulsus paradoxus?
Anxiousness - restlessness - tachycardia - tachypneic - 90% SP02 - dyspnea - substernal pain - coughing - hemoptysis - and fever.
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
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.
A drop in systolic BP greater than 12 mm Hg during inspiration indicating a compromise.
15. What should you go when applying nitroglycerin ointment for angina?
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
Old truck driver or someone on bed rest or with pelvic trauma.
Lowers BP and makes heart beat stronger. SE: flushed face.
One large emboli (smaller=better)
16. What type of EKG change indicates MI?
Deep in the sternomastoid muscle - so look for pulsations in the soft tissue surrounding that area.
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
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.)
ST segment elevation (STEMI)
17. What is an air embolism?
When a large air bubble blocks blood flow from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery.
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.
Check all junctions frequently to make sure secure - especially before patient gets out of bed - and always use tubing with twist lock connections.
Whether the patients ulnar and radial arteries are patent.
18. Where do the internal jugular veins lie?
Deep in the sternomastoid muscle - so look for pulsations in the soft tissue surrounding that area.
Pneumothorax and will end up with chest tube to help reinflate lung.
Hair loss - muscle mass loss - pallor when elevated - dependent rubor - and prolonged cap refill time.
Fourth or fifth intercostal space at or medial to the midclavicular line.
19. In What time period is the greatest risk of sudden death from an MI?
Smoking - elevated cholesterol - diabetes - hypertension - old age - and family hx of coronary artery disease.
A NON INVASIVE doppler exam of the heart via the thorax to detect cardiac tamponade.
In the first 72 hours!!!!!
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.
20. What is the treatment for myocardial infarction?
MONA=Magnesium sulfate - O2 - Nitroglycerin - Aspirin (mona has a heart so EKG also if select all that apply).
Totally disorganized - chaotic pattern - and no discernible waves or complexes.
Direct current shock (defibrillation) and IV anti - arrhythmic drugs (lidocaine - Procainamide - and Bretylium).
Used in an emergency (Vfib/defib) - used with Vfib or Vtach - NO CARDIAC OUTPUT - client is unconscious - EKG monitor - NO CONSENT NEEDED - begin with 200 Joules and up to 360.
21. What should a patient do if they feel chest pain or discomfort?
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
NO NSAIDS or ASA.
Before
Poorly controlled hypertension
22. What are the five areas for listening to the heart?
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23. Where is the apex/mitral valve landmark on the chest?
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.
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.
Fourth or fifth intercostal space at or medial to the midclavicular line.
D/C the med and call the doctor.
24. What does vasotec (Enalapril Maleate) do/SE?
Lowers BP and makes heart beat stronger. SE: flushed face.
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.
INTERVENE: to control edema and decrease pain patient should be on bed rest with legs elevated six inches above heart level.
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
25. In what locations should you not place electrodes?
In fatty areas or over major muscles - large breasts - or bony prominences.
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
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
The patient may suffer significant blood loss or femoral nerve compression.
26. What is the treatment for someone with right sided HF? How do you know working?
When not visable - place the patient in the left lateral position - ask them to exhale fully and stop breathing for a few seconds.
(S1 - S2) Third left intercostal space
Chronic arteriosclerotic disease.
Diuretic & Digoxin (dig increases force of contraction and increases perfusion). Know working if client is peeing (kidney perfusion) and more alert!
27. What does plan of care include?
Elevated legs - anticoagulation therapy (aggressive: generally IV heparin) - Be alert for signs of PE.
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.
When they occur >6 per minute or occurring 2 or more in a row (bigeminy or trigeminy=on way out).
Clip the hair to allow good contact between the electrodes and the skin (DONT SHAVE).
28. When should a patient call 911 after having an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) placed?
Air embolism
Limit the size of the infarction is the goal. Treatment= thrombolytic therapy (tPA) initiated within 6 hours of the first symptoms= standard treatment.
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.
If you feel lightheaded - dizzy - or heart palpitations but feel no shock from the ICD.
29. What could happen without immediate intervention for a hematoma?
Vitamin K (aqua myphiton)
The patient may suffer significant blood loss or femoral nerve compression.
Second Right intercostal space.
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
30. What SE should you look for with calcium channel blocker use?
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.
The symptoms improve when the patient is sitting in upright position that promotes drainage but worsen with the client is lying down.
Fifth left intercostal space medial to the midclavicular line.
Constipation or MAY CAUSE ANKLES TO SWELL (call healthcare provider).
31. How do you prepare a patient for Impedance cardiography monitoring?
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.
Rapid ventricular rate with no relationship to atrial activity and QRS complex is wide and bizarre.
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
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.
32. What should be done during the insertion of both a CVP catheter and a swan ganz catheter?
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.
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.
NO NSAIDS or ASA.
Trendelenburg position for insertion. Pt holds breath to prevent air from entering sinus tract.
33. What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
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.
Constipation or MAY CAUSE ANKLES TO SWELL (call healthcare provider).
A disease in which thrombi trap blood in the deep veins of the pelvis and legs.
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.
34. What body systems are affected by digoxin toxicity? S&S?
Ventricular rate is regular at a rate of 40-60 bpm and there is no relationship of P waves to QRS complexes.
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
GI - neuro - and cardiac. S&S= yellow/green vision - N&V - bradycardia - and anorexia.
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.
35. What is the treatments for hypertension?
It is a test that examines the hearts response to being stressed by a pharmacologic agent. Persantine and adenosine vasodilate the coronary arteries and cause blood to shunt away from partially occluded coronary vessels. Then dobutamine stresses the
Used in an emergency (Vfib/defib) - used with Vfib or Vtach - NO CARDIAC OUTPUT - client is unconscious - EKG monitor - NO CONSENT NEEDED - begin with 200 Joules and up to 360.
Include rest periods prior to any activity.
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.
36. For which heart sounds should the bell be used?
Second right intercostal space
For the first month post op - do not lift more than 10 or 15 lbs. And avoid excessive pushing - pulling - or twisting.
Low pitched sounds such as S3 and S4 and the murmur of mitral stenosis. BEL(low)L
All People Enjoy Time Magazine= Aortic - Pulmonic - ERB's point - Tricuspid - and Mitral/Apex. P(2) E (3) T (4) MA (5) (locations)
37. What should you remember while taking care of someone with a peripheral arterial occlusion?
NO TED HOSE - NO SHEETS/BLANKETS - NO COMPRESSION DEVICES - (TEACH NO OPEN TOES SHOES). Lambs wool is okay!
It will take 5 mins and he/she should remain quiet for about 1 minute without talking or moving.
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.
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.
38. What is an aortic dissection?
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39. What should you do if you are going to ventilate someone with an ambu bag?
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
(1ST) BEGIN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (The PT. Is DYING) And NotIFY PHYSICIAN (2ND).
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
Whether the patients ulnar and radial arteries are patent.
40. What does a swan ganz measure?
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.
The right and left ventricular pressures - cardiac output - arterial venous O2 difference - and pulmonary artery pressure.
Pulse before and after giving.
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
41. What does an Allen's test determine?
Hematuria (tea or coca cola colored) - nosebleeds - gingival bleeding (no medicated mouth wash - flossing - or lemon glycerin swabs) - and bruising (assess for abuse w/o caregiver).
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.
Whether the patients ulnar and radial arteries are patent.
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
42. What are the proper steps to changing a central venous catheter dressing?
It is a sterile procedure so both nurse and patient should wear a mask - arrange sterile field - remove dressing - assess the catheter insertion site for infection - put on sterile gloves - clean the site moving outwardly in a circular motion - apply
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.
It is a test that examines the hearts response to being stressed by a pharmacologic agent. Persantine and adenosine vasodilate the coronary arteries and cause blood to shunt away from partially occluded coronary vessels. Then dobutamine stresses the
CPR should be done. No defibrillation bc no rhythm to shock (heart already depolarized).
43. What is the necessary lab value to evaluate while a patient is on heparin? What is the normal value?
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
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.
Stop the medication - address the factors that may have precipitated the event. If life threatening Digibind ay be indicated.
(1ST) BEGIN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (The PT. Is DYING) And NotIFY PHYSICIAN (2ND).
44. What are common risk factors for an MI?
Smoking - elevated cholesterol - diabetes - hypertension - old age - and family hx of coronary artery disease.
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.
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
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!
45. What is impedance cardiography?
A nosebleed
In the first 72 hours!!!!!
BP is elevated or decreased depending on activity.
ICG is a noninvasive way to collect hemodynamic data for assessing patients with heart failure - hypertension - or dyspnea.
46. 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.
Steroid treatment or a pregnant woman who is retaining water.
Administer 100% O2 - left trendelenburg position - heparin administered - and oral warfarin started (give heparin and warfarin together for at least 5 days).
Vitamin K (aqua myphiton)
47. 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.
Fatigue - JVD - Increased peripheral venous pressure - ascites - anorexia/complaints of GI distress - cyanosis - and dependent edema.
You need to maintain use of those devices continually except when the patient is ambulating - bathing - or during physical therapy or skin assessment.
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.
48. What is labile hypertension?
If you feel lightheaded - dizzy - or heart palpitations but feel no shock from the ICD.
Deep in the sternomastoid muscle - so look for pulsations in the soft tissue surrounding that area.
BP is elevated or decreased depending on activity.
High pitched sounds like S1 and S2 (pericardial friction rubs - aortic/mitral regurgitation murmurs). DIAPH(high)ragm
49. If 2 liters of fluid is left in the pericardial sac (cardiac tamponade) and goes untreated what could it cause?
(1st) Assess the client for S&S of decreased cardiac output and Notify physician (2nd).
In the first 72 hours!!!!!
Right sided heart failure
You need to maintain use of those devices continually except when the patient is ambulating - bathing - or during physical therapy or skin assessment.
50. Where should you place your stethescope to find the aortic valve?
Second Right intercostal space.
NO because it isn't sterile so keep out.
Whether the patients ulnar and radial arteries are patent.
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.
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