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NCLEX Cardiac
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1. What is the treatment for premature ventricular contractions?
IV LIDOCAINE BOLUS (50-100 mg) followed by an IV lidocaine drip (suppresses ventricular activity).
Deep in the sternomastoid muscle - so look for pulsations in the soft tissue surrounding that area.
Administer 100% O2 - left trendelenburg position - heparin administered - and oral warfarin started (give heparin and warfarin together for at least 5 days).
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
2. A femoral artery compression device ______be assigned to an NA?
Protamine Sulfate
GI - neuro - and cardiac. S&S= yellow/green vision - N&V - bradycardia - and anorexia.
Cannot
When a large air bubble blocks blood flow from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery.
3. What is INR?
A monitor with four dual electrodes that are applied to the patients neck and thorax.
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
The internal jugular veins (external are less reliable).
International Normalized Ratio measures blood clotting time and compares it to normal values. 1.0=normal. Most people on anticoagulants are 2-3.
4. What should you do if the patient you are applying cardiac monitor electrodes to is hairy?
ICG is a noninvasive way to collect hemodynamic data for assessing patients with heart failure - hypertension - or dyspnea.
Clip the hair to allow good contact between the electrodes and the skin (DONT SHAVE).
Positive Homan's sign (calf tenderness on dorsiflexion of the foot).
A NON INVASIVE doppler exam of the heart via the thorax to detect cardiac tamponade.
5. What is epistaxis?
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
Include rest periods prior to any activity.
A nosebleed
In the first 72 hours!!!!!
6. What is a major complication of central line placement?
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.
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).
Temporary or permanent transvenous PACEMAKER INSERTION - and if the client is symptomatic and showing S&S of decreased cardiac output - GIVE ATROPINE.
7. What drugs are most commonly used for angina?
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
Nitrates - Beta blockers - and Calcium channel blockers
High pitched sounds like S1 and S2 (pericardial friction rubs - aortic/mitral regurgitation murmurs). DIAPH(high)ragm
Left sternal border
8. What are the nursing interventions for a patient in atrial fibrillation?
When a large air bubble blocks blood flow from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery.
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.
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.
(1st) Assess the client for signs of decreased cardiac output and Notify the physician (2nd).
9. What does plan of care include?
International Normalized Ratio measures blood clotting time and compares it to normal values. 1.0=normal. Most people on anticoagulants are 2-3.
Elevated legs - anticoagulation therapy (aggressive: generally IV heparin) - Be alert for signs of PE.
The symptoms improve when the patient is sitting in upright position that promotes drainage but worsen with the client is lying down.
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
10. What should you do when applying a femoral artery compression device?
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
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
Check all junctions frequently to make sure secure - especially before patient gets out of bed - and always use tubing with twist lock connections.
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.
11. What does a swan ganz measure?
The right and left ventricular pressures - cardiac output - arterial venous O2 difference - and pulmonary artery pressure.
Second right intercostal space
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.
Lower left sternal border
12. What are the indications for a chemical stress test (persantine stress test)?
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.
Fifth left intercostal space medial to the midclavicular line.
Patient who are unable to tolerate exercise stress testing.
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
13. What should the plan of care include for a diagnosis of activity intolerance r/t right sided HF?
High pitched sounds like S1 and S2 (pericardial friction rubs - aortic/mitral regurgitation murmurs). DIAPH(high)ragm
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!
Include rest periods prior to any activity.
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.
14. What will the Transthoracic echocardiograph (TTE) show that will indicate cardiac tamponade?
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.
A hematoma= bleeding into the soft tissue surrounding the femoral artery access site.
You need to maintain use of those devices continually except when the patient is ambulating - bathing - or during physical therapy or skin assessment.
An enlarged space indicates fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac.
15. What should you explain to the patient about an impedance cardiography test?
If you feel lightheaded - dizzy - or heart palpitations but feel no shock from the ICD.
It will take 5 mins and he/she should remain quiet for about 1 minute without talking or moving.
To inhibit thrombus and clot formation.
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
16. 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.
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.
D/C the med and call the doctor.
NO TED HOSE - NO SHEETS/BLANKETS - NO COMPRESSION DEVICES - (TEACH NO OPEN TOES SHOES). Lambs wool is okay!
17. What should you teach your patient about a cardiac catheterization?
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.
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
After a sheath removal to apply consistent pressure and prevent bleeding. (Ex: after swan ganz removal).
One large emboli (smaller=better)
18. Where is the aortic valve landmark on the chest?
No clearly defined or measurable P waves and an irregular - irregular ventricular response.
INTERVENE: to control edema and decrease pain patient should be on bed rest with legs elevated six inches above heart level.
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.
Second right intercostal space
19. What type of surgery is done for an aortic dissection?
Pulse before and after giving.
The damaged portion of the aorta is removed and is repaired with a synthetic graft.
Direct current cardioversion and digoxin/propranolol (inderal).
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.
20. What is the treatment for someone in ventricular fibrillation?
Open up blood vessels
Direct current shock (defibrillation) and IV anti - arrhythmic drugs (lidocaine - Procainamide - and Bretylium).
Pericardial friction rub - chest pain (sharp and aggravated with breathing) - abnormal EKG findings - possible fever and tachycardia.
When they occur >6 per minute or occurring 2 or more in a row (bigeminy or trigeminy=on way out).
21. What is the treatment for someone with right sided HF? How do you know working?
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.
All People Enjoy Time Magazine= Aortic - Pulmonic - ERB's point - Tricuspid - and Mitral/Apex. P(2) E (3) T (4) MA (5) (locations)
Diuretic & Digoxin (dig increases force of contraction and increases perfusion). Know working if client is peeing (kidney perfusion) and more alert!
Totally disorganized - chaotic pattern - and no discernible waves or complexes.
22. What are signs and symptoms of an MI?
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.
Crushing chest pain that lasts 30 mins or longer and may radiate to the neck - shoulders - or jaw - diaphoresis - nausea - and SOB.
Diuretic & Digoxin (dig increases force of contraction and increases perfusion). Know working if client is peeing (kidney perfusion) and more alert!
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-
23. What should you do to treat pulmonary edema?
Air answers (open junctions)
Aortic valve - Pulmonic valve - right ventricle - tricuspid valve - and apex or mitral valve.
Give furosemide (lasix) 40-60 mg IV - O2 administration - morphine sulfate 3-5 mg IV - have patient sit up with feet lowered (decreases venous return to the heart) - nitroglycerin given sublingual or IV - and rotating tourniquets (can reduce intratho
No clearly defined or measurable P waves and an irregular - irregular ventricular response.
24. What should happen if someone converts to asystole/flatline?
CPR should be done. No defibrillation bc no rhythm to shock (heart already depolarized).
Must be flushed 1x/month with heparin and between treatments.
Decreased tissue perfusion. Tx: clot busting treatment must start within 6 hours.
Pulse before and after giving.
25. What are the nursing interventions for a patient in complete heart block?
A NON INVASIVE doppler exam of the heart via the thorax to detect cardiac tamponade.
When they occur >6 per minute or occurring 2 or more in a row (bigeminy or trigeminy=on way out).
Second Right intercostal space.
(1st) Assess the client for S&S of decreased cardiac output and Notify physician (2nd).
26. What lab value is used to evaluate a patient on coumadin? What is the normal value?
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.
MONA=Magnesium sulfate - O2 - Nitroglycerin - Aspirin (mona has a heart so EKG also if select all that apply).
One at a time to assess the pulse amplitude and contour.
27. How is the arterial brachial index (ABI) calculated? Who should perform this? What is normal?
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.
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.
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.
Inspect pulses on chest - inspect the internal jugular veins - palpate the apical pulse - palpate the carotid arteries - and auscultate the heart sounds.
28. What does the device for impedance cardiography consist of?
A monitor with four dual electrodes that are applied to the patients neck and thorax.
(1ST) BEGIN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (The PT. Is DYING) And NotIFY PHYSICIAN (2ND).
NO because it isn't sterile so keep out.
BP is elevated or decreased depending on activity.
29. What are examples of calcium channel blockers?
The arteries have narrowed - decreased O2 to tissues= hypoxia to cells.
When they occur >6 per minute or occurring 2 or more in a row (bigeminy or trigeminy=on way out).
Verapamil (calan) - diltiazem (cardizem) - nifedipine (procardia) - amlodipine (norvasc).
Direct current cardioversion and digoxin/propranolol (inderal).
30. What should you remember while taking care of someone with a peripheral arterial occlusion?
ST segment elevation (STEMI)
Protamine Sulfate
NO TED HOSE - NO SHEETS/BLANKETS - NO COMPRESSION DEVICES - (TEACH NO OPEN TOES SHOES). Lambs wool is okay!
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.
31. What is defibrillation?
For the first month post op - do not lift more than 10 or 15 lbs. And avoid excessive pushing - pulling - or twisting.
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
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.
It will take 5 mins and he/she should remain quiet for about 1 minute without talking or moving.
32. What places someone at risk for an aortic dissection?
Crushing chest pain that lasts 30 mins or longer and may radiate to the neck - shoulders - or jaw - diaphoresis - nausea - and SOB.
Administer 100% O2 - left trendelenburg position - heparin administered - and oral warfarin started (give heparin and warfarin together for at least 5 days).
Poorly controlled hypertension
Constipation or MAY CAUSE ANKLES TO SWELL (call healthcare provider).
33. What is Raynauds disease? Tx?
Fat - Air - DVT - or Amniotic
(1st) Assess the client for signs of decreased cardiac output and Notify the physician (2nd).
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.
Clip the hair to allow good contact between the electrodes and the skin (DONT SHAVE).
34. What are the S&S associated with right sided heart failure?
Cardiac tamponade (fluid in pericardial space) and thickening/scarring of the pericardial sac (constrictive pericarditis and possible RHF).
GI - neuro - and cardiac. S&S= yellow/green vision - N&V - bradycardia - and anorexia.
Fatigue - JVD - Increased peripheral venous pressure - ascites - anorexia/complaints of GI distress - cyanosis - and dependent edema.
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.
35. What could happen without immediate intervention for a hematoma?
Whether the patients ulnar and radial arteries are patent.
The patient may suffer significant blood loss or femoral nerve compression.
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.)
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 should you teach someone with arterial insufficiency?
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37. For which heart sounds should the diaphragm be used?
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.
High pitched sounds like S1 and S2 (pericardial friction rubs - aortic/mitral regurgitation murmurs). DIAPH(high)ragm
A disease in which thrombi trap blood in the deep veins of the pelvis and legs.
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.
38. How long is contrast media in the body?
Only for a few hours
Air embolism
Cannot
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
39. What does an Allen's test determine?
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.
Second right intercostal space
Whether the patients ulnar and radial arteries are patent.
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.
40. What is an acute peripheral arterial occlusion?
Fifth left intercostal space medial to the midclavicular line.
Fat - Air - DVT - or Amniotic
The arteries have narrowed - decreased O2 to tissues= hypoxia to cells.
An inflammation of the pericardium. It may result in MI.
41. What causes essential/primary hypertension?
A nosebleed
Must be flushed 1x/month with heparin and between treatments.
Anxiousness - restlessness - tachycardia - tachypneic - 90% SP02 - dyspnea - substernal pain - coughing - hemoptysis - and fever.
Idiopathic
42. What is the normal value for arterial pulse? Pulse amplitude? Edema? Reflex?
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.
Direct current cardioversion and digoxin/propranolol (inderal).
Arterial pulse: 60-90 - Amplitude: 4+=strong and bounding - Edema: 0=none - Reflex 2+
The right and left ventricular pressures - cardiac output - arterial venous O2 difference - and pulmonary artery pressure.
43. In What time period is the greatest risk of sudden death from an MI?
In the first 72 hours!!!!!
Lowers BP and makes heart beat stronger. SE: flushed face.
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.
Administer 100% O2 - left trendelenburg position - heparin administered - and oral warfarin started (give heparin and warfarin together for at least 5 days).
44. If you see a NA placing a patient with DVT in sitting position with legs dependent what should you do?
INTERVENE: to control edema and decrease pain patient should be on bed rest with legs elevated six inches above heart level.
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
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.
Direct current cardioversion and digoxin/propranolol (inderal).
45. What is the goal of treatment for an MI? Treatment?
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.
Thromboanglitis obliterans/ Buerger's disease= inflammatory process of arterial wall - veins - and nerves where they become blocked. It is associated with smoking/tobacco use.
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.
Limit the size of the infarction is the goal. Treatment= thrombolytic therapy (tPA) initiated within 6 hours of the first symptoms= standard treatment.
46. What are the S&S of superior vena cava syndrome?
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
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
No clearly defined or measurable P waves and an irregular - irregular ventricular response.
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
47. What should be done immediately for someone with PE?
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
Administer 100% O2 - left trendelenburg position - heparin administered - and oral warfarin started (give heparin and warfarin together for at least 5 days).
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
Hair loss - muscle mass loss - pallor when elevated - dependent rubor - and prolonged cap refill time.
48. When should you be concerned about premature ventricular contraction?
One at a time to assess the pulse amplitude and contour.
When they occur >6 per minute or occurring 2 or more in a row (bigeminy or trigeminy=on way out).
Fourth or fifth intercostal space at or medial to the midclavicular line.
Varicose veins - elevate legs - weight reduction - brawny in color - ted hose - topical steroids - ulcers - and skin color changes.
49. If a victim is choking but can cough - speak - or breath what should you do?
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50. What SE should you look for with calcium channel blocker use?
Direct current cardioversion and digoxin/propranolol (inderal).
When not visable - place the patient in the left lateral position - ask them to exhale fully and stop breathing for a few seconds.
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!