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NCLEX Cardiac
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. What signals an elevated venous pressure based on the internal jugular veins?
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.
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
Direct current shock (defibrillation) and IV anti - arrhythmic drugs (lidocaine - Procainamide - and Bretylium).
The damaged portion of the aorta is removed and is repaired with a synthetic graft.
2. What should you do when applying a femoral artery compression device?
0.5-2.0 ng/ml
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 disease in which thrombi trap blood in the deep veins of the pelvis and legs.
Idiopathic
3. What does the device for impedance cardiography consist of?
Aortic valve - Pulmonic valve - right ventricle - tricuspid valve - and apex or mitral valve.
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
A nosebleed
A monitor with four dual electrodes that are applied to the patients neck and thorax.
4. What are coumadin and heparin used for?
D/C the med and call the doctor.
4th left intercostal space lower sternal border
Constipation or MAY CAUSE ANKLES TO SWELL (call healthcare provider).
To inhibit thrombus and clot formation.
5. How is the Allen's test done?
(S1 - S2) Third left intercostal space
SOB - dyspnea - anxiousness - diaphoresis - cool/clammy skin - distended neck veins - mental status changes - narrowed pulse pressure - hypotension - and faint or muffled heart sounds.
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
Iodine
6. What is the correct way to insert an oropharyngeal airway?
All People Enjoy Time Magazine= Aortic - Pulmonic - ERB's point - Tricuspid - and Mitral/Apex. P(2) E (3) T (4) MA (5) (locations)
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
Steroid treatment or a pregnant woman who is retaining water.
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.)
7. What drugs are most commonly used for angina?
Nitrates - Beta blockers - and Calcium channel blockers
Stroke - renal or heart failure - paraplegia secondary to compromised blood flow - or death from aortic rupture.
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.
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
8. What are the nursing interventions for a patient with premature ventricular contractions?
To reduce a patients risk of DVT and PE. They include graduated compression stockings - vena cava filters - and intermittent sequential external compression devices.
D/C the med and call the doctor.
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-
(1st) Assess the client for signs of decreased cardiac output and Notify the physician (2nd).
9. What should be taught upon discharge for someone going home on coumadin as a result of a PE?
Totally disorganized - chaotic pattern - and no discernible waves or complexes.
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.
Second right intercostal space
Administer 100% O2 - left trendelenburg position - heparin administered - and oral warfarin started (give heparin and warfarin together for at least 5 days).
10. Where is the apex/mitral valve landmark on the chest?
Fourth or fifth intercostal space at or medial to the midclavicular line.
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.
INTERVENE: to control edema and decrease pain patient should be on bed rest with legs elevated six inches above heart level.
A NON INVASIVE doppler exam of the heart via the thorax to detect cardiac tamponade.
11. Who would most likely have peripheral venous disease?
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.
Limit the size of the infarction is the goal. Treatment= thrombolytic therapy (tPA) initiated within 6 hours of the first symptoms= standard treatment.
Old truck driver or someone on bed rest or with pelvic trauma.
D/C the med and call the doctor.
12. Where should you place your stethescope to find the ERB's Point?
Limit the size of the infarction is the goal. Treatment= thrombolytic therapy (tPA) initiated within 6 hours of the first symptoms= standard treatment.
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.
(S1 - S2) Third left intercostal space
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
13. What will be the treatment for an acute episode of life threatening tamponade?
Whether the patients ulnar and radial arteries are patent.
Rapid ventricular rate with no relationship to atrial activity and QRS complex is wide and bizarre.
A clinician will perform echocardiogram guided pericardiocentesis with a needle or catheter to remove excess fluid in the pericardial sac.
Constipation or MAY CAUSE ANKLES TO SWELL (call healthcare provider).
14. What does vasotec (Enalapril Maleate) do/SE?
You need to maintain use of those devices continually except when the patient is ambulating - bathing - or during physical therapy or skin assessment.
A NON INVASIVE doppler exam of the heart via the thorax to detect cardiac tamponade.
Lowers BP and makes heart beat stronger. SE: flushed face.
When they occur >6 per minute or occurring 2 or more in a row (bigeminy or trigeminy=on way out).
15. If you see a NA placing a patient with DVT in sitting position with legs dependent what should you do?
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.
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.
INTERVENE: to control edema and decrease pain patient should be on bed rest with legs elevated six inches above heart level.
Trendelenburg position for insertion. Pt holds breath to prevent air from entering sinus tract.
16. What landmarks should you be looking for on someone's chest?
ST segment elevation (STEMI)
Aortic valve - Pulmonic valve - right ventricle - tricuspid valve - and apex or mitral valve.
Nitrates - Beta blockers - and Calcium channel blockers
Only for a few hours
17. What is important to remember when removing a CVC from a patient?
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
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.
You need to maintain use of those devices continually except when the patient is ambulating - bathing - or during physical therapy or skin assessment.
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.
18. What does a swan ganz measure?
Cardiac tamponade (fluid in pericardial space) and thickening/scarring of the pericardial sac (constrictive pericarditis and possible RHF).
ICG is a noninvasive way to collect hemodynamic data for assessing patients with heart failure - hypertension - or dyspnea.
An enlarged space indicates fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac.
The right and left ventricular pressures - cardiac output - arterial venous O2 difference - and pulmonary artery pressure.
19. What are the steps for adult 2 rescuer CPR?
International Normalized Ratio measures blood clotting time and compares it to normal values. 1.0=normal. Most people on anticoagulants are 2-3.
Cannot
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
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. During an Allen's test don't compress one artery _____ the other.
Left sternal border
The arteries have narrowed - decreased O2 to tissues= hypoxia to cells.
Before
(S1 - S2) Third left intercostal space
21. 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!
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
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.
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.
22. What should you observe for in someone on bleeding precautions?
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).
SOB - dyspnea - anxiousness - diaphoresis - cool/clammy skin - distended neck veins - mental status changes - narrowed pulse pressure - hypotension - and faint or muffled heart sounds.
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.
An enlarged space indicates fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac.
23. What are the steps for infant 1&2 rescuer CPR?
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).
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
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
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.
24. What should you teach your patient about an abdominal ultrasonography?
Fifth left intercostal space medial to the midclavicular line.
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
Hair loss - muscle mass loss - pallor when elevated - dependent rubor - and prolonged cap refill time.
Protamine Sulfate
25. What are the steps to perform the heimlich maneuver?
Cannot
Patient who are unable to tolerate exercise stress testing.
For the first month post op - do not lift more than 10 or 15 lbs. And avoid excessive pushing - pulling - or twisting.
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.
26. What should you do immediately if you suspect someone of developing a hematoma?
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
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.
Steroid treatment or a pregnant woman who is retaining water.
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.
27. What are the S&S of cardiac tamponade?
(1st) Assess the client for signs of decreased cardiac output and Notify the physician (2nd).
NO NSAIDS or ASA.
Vascular - artery disease causing fluid to back up into the lungs.
SOB - dyspnea - anxiousness - diaphoresis - cool/clammy skin - distended neck veins - mental status changes - narrowed pulse pressure - hypotension - and faint or muffled heart sounds.
28. What is an air embolism?
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.
Fifth left intercostal space medial to the midclavicular line.
When a large air bubble blocks blood flow from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery.
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
29. What are the four types of pulmonary emboli?
A nosebleed
Fat - Air - DVT - or Amniotic
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.
Direct current shock (defibrillation) and IV anti - arrhythmic drugs (lidocaine - Procainamide - and Bretylium).
30. 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?
NO NSAIDS or ASA.
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 hematoma= bleeding into the soft tissue surrounding the femoral artery access site.
The right and left ventricular pressures - cardiac output - arterial venous O2 difference - and pulmonary artery pressure.
31. What would make someone more at risk for digoxin toxicity?
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.
Totally disorganized - chaotic pattern - and no discernible waves or complexes.
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.
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
32. What is angina? Stable vs. unstable?
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33. What are the steps for adult/child 1 rescuer CPR?
Protamine Sulfate
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
Check all junctions frequently to make sure secure - especially before patient gets out of bed - and always use tubing with twist lock connections.
A NON INVASIVE doppler exam of the heart via the thorax to detect cardiac tamponade.
34. What should be done immediately for someone with PE?
Patient who are unable to tolerate exercise stress testing.
Administer 100% O2 - left trendelenburg position - heparin administered - and oral warfarin started (give heparin and warfarin together for at least 5 days).
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
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
35. What is epistaxis?
A nosebleed
Left sternal border
In the first 72 hours!!!!!
GI - neuro - and cardiac. S&S= yellow/green vision - N&V - bradycardia - and anorexia.
36. What places someone at risk for an aortic dissection?
No clearly defined or measurable P waves and an irregular - irregular ventricular response.
Stop the medication - address the factors that may have precipitated the event. If life threatening Digibind ay be indicated.
Poorly controlled hypertension
(1st) Assess the client for signs of decreased cardiac output and Notify the physician (2nd).
37. If 2 liters of fluid is left in the pericardial sac (cardiac tamponade) and goes untreated what could it cause?
For the first month post op - do not lift more than 10 or 15 lbs. And avoid excessive pushing - pulling - or twisting.
Before
Difficulty breathing - pain in midchest and shoulder - pale - nausea - and light headedness.
Right sided heart failure
38. What things should you do to assess cardiovascular status?
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
Inspect pulses on chest - inspect the internal jugular veins - palpate the apical pulse - palpate the carotid arteries - and auscultate the heart sounds.
Temporary or permanent transvenous PACEMAKER INSERTION - and if the client is symptomatic and showing S&S of decreased cardiac output - GIVE ATROPINE.
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
39. What are the two common complications of pericarditis?
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.
GI - neuro - and cardiac. S&S= yellow/green vision - N&V - bradycardia - and anorexia.
Cardiac tamponade (fluid in pericardial space) and thickening/scarring of the pericardial sac (constrictive pericarditis and possible RHF).
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
40. 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).
The right and left ventricular pressures - cardiac output - arterial venous O2 difference - and pulmonary artery pressure.
Fifth left intercostal space medial to the midclavicular line.
One at a time to assess the pulse amplitude and contour.
41. What is the treatment for a patient in complete heart block?
Lower left sternal border
D/C the med and call the doctor.
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
Temporary or permanent transvenous PACEMAKER INSERTION - and if the client is symptomatic and showing S&S of decreased cardiac output - GIVE ATROPINE.
42. What type of surgery is done for an aortic dissection?
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.
Diuretic & Digoxin (dig increases force of contraction and increases perfusion). Know working if client is peeing (kidney perfusion) and more alert!
The damaged portion of the aorta is removed and is repaired with a synthetic graft.
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.
43. Where do the internal jugular veins lie?
It will take 5 mins and he/she should remain quiet for about 1 minute without talking or moving.
The internal jugular veins (external are less reliable).
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.
Deep in the sternomastoid muscle - so look for pulsations in the soft tissue surrounding that area.
44. What should you teach your patient about angiography (arteriography)?
Whether the patients ulnar and radial arteries are patent.
Cannot
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
Verapamil (calan) - diltiazem (cardizem) - nifedipine (procardia) - amlodipine (norvasc).
45. Where should you place your stethescope to find the tricuspid valve?
Whether the patients ulnar and radial arteries are patent.
4th left intercostal space lower sternal border
It will take 5 mins and he/she should remain quiet for about 1 minute without talking or moving.
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 the plan of care include for a diagnosis of activity intolerance r/t right sided HF?
Clip the hair to allow good contact between the electrodes and the skin (DONT SHAVE).
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.
NO TED HOSE - NO SHEETS/BLANKETS - NO COMPRESSION DEVICES - (TEACH NO OPEN TOES SHOES). Lambs wool is okay!
47. What should you teach a patient regarding discharge after a DVT?
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48. What are the S&S of air embolism?
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
Pulmonary edema
Difficulty breathing - pain in midchest and shoulder - pale - nausea - and light headedness.
INTERVENE: to control edema and decrease pain patient should be on bed rest with legs elevated six inches above heart level.
49. Where should you place your stethescope to find the aortic valve?
Thromboanglitis obliterans/ Buerger's disease= inflammatory process of arterial wall - veins - and nerves where they become blocked. It is associated with smoking/tobacco use.
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 Right intercostal space.
Second Left intercostal space
50. Should the tubing for a venous access port be included under the dressing site?
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