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NCLEX Cardiac

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1. What should you do if the patient you are applying cardiac monitor electrodes to is hairy?
A patient on sildenafil (Viagra) - Cealis - or Levitra bc these drugs together can cause very low blood pressure and heart attack.
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.
Temporary or permanent transvenous PACEMAKER INSERTION - and if the client is symptomatic and showing S&S of decreased cardiac output - GIVE ATROPINE.
Clip the hair to allow good contact between the electrodes and the skin (DONT SHAVE).

2. What should you teach someone about iodine?
Feeling warm (fire) or tin can taste is expected and will pass.
One at a time to assess the pulse amplitude and contour.
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
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.)

3. What is a major complication of central line placement?
Ventricular rate is regular at a rate of 40-60 bpm and there is no relationship of P waves to QRS complexes.
Limit the size of the infarction is the goal. Treatment= thrombolytic therapy (tPA) initiated within 6 hours of the first symptoms= standard treatment.
Pneumothorax and will end up with chest tube to help reinflate lung.
A patient on sildenafil (Viagra) - Cealis - or Levitra bc these drugs together can cause very low blood pressure and heart attack.

4. What should be done immediately for someone with PE?
Administer 100% O2 - left trendelenburg position - heparin administered - and oral warfarin started (give heparin and warfarin together for at least 5 days).
Cardiac tamponade (fluid in pericardial space) and thickening/scarring of the pericardial sac (constrictive pericarditis and possible RHF).
Feeling warm (fire) or tin can taste is expected and will pass.
The arteries have narrowed - decreased O2 to tissues= hypoxia to cells.

5. Where is the tricuspid valve landmark on the chest?
Hair loss - muscle mass loss - pallor when elevated - dependent rubor - and prolonged cap refill time.
Vitamin K (aqua myphiton)
Administer 100% O2 - left trendelenburg position - heparin administered - and oral warfarin started (give heparin and warfarin together for at least 5 days).
Lower left sternal border

6. What is the proper way to access and implanted venous access port (IVAP) (Mediport)?

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7. Where do the internal jugular veins lie?
Deep in the sternomastoid muscle - so look for pulsations in the soft tissue surrounding that area.
Ventricular rate is regular at a rate of 40-60 bpm and there is no relationship of P waves to QRS complexes.
Check all junctions frequently to make sure secure - especially before patient gets out of bed - and always use tubing with twist lock connections.
Pneumothorax and will end up with chest tube to help reinflate lung.

8. What are the S&S of cardiac tamponade?
Poorly controlled hypertension
For the first month post op - do not lift more than 10 or 15 lbs. And avoid excessive pushing - pulling - or twisting.
SOB - dyspnea - anxiousness - diaphoresis - cool/clammy skin - distended neck veins - mental status changes - narrowed pulse pressure - hypotension - and faint or muffled heart sounds.
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

9. What should be done is a patient on anticoagulants suffers from epistaxis for more than 15 mins?
MONA=Magnesium sulfate - O2 - Nitroglycerin - Aspirin (mona has a heart so EKG also if select all that apply).
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
Before
Posterior nasal packing to stop the blood flow. The LPN CAN DO THIS!

10. What will the Transthoracic echocardiograph (TTE) show that will indicate cardiac tamponade?
Deep in the sternomastoid muscle - so look for pulsations in the soft tissue surrounding that area.
It usually occurs when your heart is working harder (ex: exercising - eating large meal - or feeling stress. Also very hot or cold weather).
An enlarged space indicates fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac.
Inspect pulses on chest - inspect the internal jugular veins - palpate the apical pulse - palpate the carotid arteries - and auscultate the heart sounds.

11. What should you teach your patient about MRI?
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.
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
The right and left ventricular pressures - cardiac output - arterial venous O2 difference - and pulmonary artery pressure.
Pallor - diaphoresis - tachypnea - severe tearing chest pain radiating to back - PULSES In ARMS Are STRONG BUT LEG PULSES Are WEAK - low SP02.

12. How should you palpate the carotid arteries?
One at a time to assess the pulse amplitude and contour.
Difficulty breathing - pain in midchest and shoulder - pale - nausea - and light headedness.
Ventricular rate is regular at a rate of 40-60 bpm and there is no relationship of P waves to QRS complexes.
When not visable - place the patient in the left lateral position - ask them to exhale fully and stop breathing for a few seconds.

13. What is the treatment for a patient in complete heart block?
Difficulty breathing - pain in midchest and shoulder - pale - nausea - and light headedness.
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
Pulse before and after giving.
Temporary or permanent transvenous PACEMAKER INSERTION - and if the client is symptomatic and showing S&S of decreased cardiac output - GIVE ATROPINE.

14. How long is contrast media in the body?
A hematoma= bleeding into the soft tissue surrounding the femoral artery access site.
This noninvasive test takes 24 hours and causes no discomfort. Electrodes are applied to your body - you need to log your activities for a 24 hour period (walking - sleeping - urinating - physical symptoms - and medications). Don't tamper with the mo
GI - neuro - and cardiac. S&S= yellow/green vision - N&V - bradycardia - and anorexia.
Only for a few hours

15. What nursing interventions are associated with a pt. experiencing ventricular fibrillation?
You need to maintain use of those devices continually except when the patient is ambulating - bathing - or during physical therapy or skin assessment.
Pneumothorax and will end up with chest tube to help reinflate lung.
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.
(1ST) BEGIN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (The PT. Is DYING) And NotIFY PHYSICIAN (2ND).

16. What does a swan ganz measure?
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
Check all junctions frequently to make sure secure - especially before patient gets out of bed - and always use tubing with twist lock connections.
The right and left ventricular pressures - cardiac output - arterial venous O2 difference - and pulmonary artery pressure.
High pitched sounds like S1 and S2 (pericardial friction rubs - aortic/mitral regurgitation murmurs). DIAPH(high)ragm

17. What is the correct way to insert an oropharyngeal airway?
High pitched sounds like S1 and S2 (pericardial friction rubs - aortic/mitral regurgitation murmurs). DIAPH(high)ragm
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
Lower left sternal border
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

18. What are the five areas for listening to the heart?

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19. When should you be concerned about premature ventricular contraction?
You need to maintain use of those devices continually except when the patient is ambulating - bathing - or during physical therapy or skin assessment.
Pericardial friction rub - chest pain (sharp and aggravated with breathing) - abnormal EKG findings - possible fever and tachycardia.
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.
When they occur >6 per minute or occurring 2 or more in a row (bigeminy or trigeminy=on way out).

20. What should be done immediately if a pulmonary embolism is suspected?
ST segment elevation (STEMI)
Close the open catheter lumen with the clamp - and place the pt on their left side in trendelenburg to move the air embolus away from the pulmonic valve. If you hear a churning sound in his chest (a classic sign of air embolus) and the patient starts
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.
It usually occurs when your heart is working harder (ex: exercising - eating large meal - or feeling stress. Also very hot or cold weather).

21. What are the steps for adult 2 rescuer CPR?
Rapid ventricular rate with no relationship to atrial activity and QRS complex is wide and bizarre.
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
Stop the medication - address the factors that may have precipitated the event. If life threatening Digibind ay be indicated.
Diuretic & Digoxin (dig increases force of contraction and increases perfusion). Know working if client is peeing (kidney perfusion) and more alert!

22. 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
A disease in which thrombi trap blood in the deep veins of the pelvis and legs.
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.
0.5-2.0 ng/ml

23. What is cardiac tamponade? Common causes?
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.
It will take 5 mins and he/she should remain quiet for about 1 minute without talking or moving.
Lung disease
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

24. 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.
Thromboanglitis obliterans/ Buerger's disease= inflammatory process of arterial wall - veins - and nerves where they become blocked. It is associated with smoking/tobacco use.
A drop in systolic BP greater than 12 mm Hg during inspiration indicating a compromise.
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.

25. What will a leg with arterial insufficiency look like?
Hair loss - muscle mass loss - pallor when elevated - dependent rubor - and prolonged cap refill time.
All People Enjoy Time Magazine= Aortic - Pulmonic - ERB's point - Tricuspid - and Mitral/Apex. P(2) E (3) T (4) MA (5) (locations)
SOB - dyspnea - anxiousness - diaphoresis - cool/clammy skin - distended neck veins - mental status changes - narrowed pulse pressure - hypotension - and faint or muffled heart sounds.
(S1 - S2) Third left intercostal space

26. Where is the apex/mitral valve landmark on the chest?
It will take 5 mins and he/she should remain quiet for about 1 minute without talking or moving.
Ventricular rate is regular at a rate of 40-60 bpm and there is no relationship of P waves to QRS complexes.
Fourth or fifth intercostal space at or medial to the midclavicular line.
NO TED HOSE - NO SHEETS/BLANKETS - NO COMPRESSION DEVICES - (TEACH NO OPEN TOES SHOES). Lambs wool is okay!

27. What should you watch for with PICC lines that have been in place for 6 months?
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea - elevated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure - BLOOD TINGED SPUTUM - cough - orthopnea - exertional dyspnea - cyanosis.
Air answers (open junctions)
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
Aortic valve - Pulmonic valve - right ventricle - tricuspid valve - and apex or mitral valve.

28. What type of EKG change indicates MI?
Posterior nasal packing to stop the blood flow. The LPN CAN DO THIS!
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.
ST segment elevation (STEMI)
Fourth or fifth intercostal space at or medial to the midclavicular line.

29. What should you not allow if a patient has a negative Allen's test?
When they occur >6 per minute or occurring 2 or more in a row (bigeminy or trigeminy=on way out).
The arteries have narrowed - decreased O2 to tissues= hypoxia to cells.
No radial artery punctures if negative
MONA=Magnesium sulfate - O2 - Nitroglycerin - Aspirin (mona has a heart so EKG also if select all that apply).

30. Without prompt surgery for an aortic dissection What is someone at risk for developing?
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
Stroke - renal or heart failure - paraplegia secondary to compromised blood flow - or death from aortic rupture.
In the first 72 hours!!!!!
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.

31. What are common risk factors for an MI?
If you feel lightheaded - dizzy - or heart palpitations but feel no shock from the ICD.
Include rest periods prior to any activity.
Smoking - elevated cholesterol - diabetes - hypertension - old age - and family hx of coronary artery disease.
Aortic valve - Pulmonic valve - right ventricle - tricuspid valve - and apex or mitral valve.

32. What should be done during the insertion of both a CVP catheter and a swan ganz catheter?
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.
Trendelenburg position for insertion. Pt holds breath to prevent air from entering sinus tract.
The symptoms improve when the patient is sitting in upright position that promotes drainage but worsen with the client is lying down.
Don't interfere!

33. What body systems are affected by digoxin toxicity? S&S?
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.
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
Limit the size of the infarction is the goal. Treatment= thrombolytic therapy (tPA) initiated within 6 hours of the first symptoms= standard treatment.
GI - neuro - and cardiac. S&S= yellow/green vision - N&V - bradycardia - and anorexia.

34. What is angina? Stable vs. unstable?

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35. What is a transthoracic echocardiograph (TTE)?
A NON INVASIVE doppler exam of the heart via the thorax to detect cardiac tamponade.
The arteries have narrowed - decreased O2 to tissues= hypoxia to cells.
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
NO because it isn't sterile so keep out.

36. What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
A disease in which thrombi trap blood in the deep veins of the pelvis and legs.
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.
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea - elevated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure - BLOOD TINGED SPUTUM - cough - orthopnea - exertional dyspnea - cyanosis.
Check all junctions frequently to make sure secure - especially before patient gets out of bed - and always use tubing with twist lock connections.

37. What should you do to treat pulmonary edema?
Close the open catheter lumen with the clamp - and place the pt on their left side in trendelenburg to move the air embolus away from the pulmonic valve. If you hear a churning sound in his chest (a classic sign of air embolus) and the patient starts
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
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
Varicose veins - elevate legs - weight reduction - brawny in color - ted hose - topical steroids - ulcers - and skin color changes.

38. What is an acute peripheral arterial occlusion?
Stop the medication - address the factors that may have precipitated the event. If life threatening Digibind ay be indicated.
The patient may suffer significant blood loss or femoral nerve compression.
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
The arteries have narrowed - decreased O2 to tissues= hypoxia to cells.

39. What are the nursing interventions for a patient in complete heart block?
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea - elevated pulmonary capillary wedge pressure - BLOOD TINGED SPUTUM - cough - orthopnea - exertional dyspnea - cyanosis.
NO because it isn't sterile so keep out.
(1st) Assess the client for S&S of decreased cardiac output and Notify physician (2nd).
Air embolism

40. What is the maintenance for venous access port that isn't being regularly used?
Must be flushed 1x/month with heparin and between treatments.
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.
NO NSAIDS or ASA.
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

41. What does an Allen's test determine?
Old truck driver or someone on bed rest or with pelvic trauma.
(1st) Assess the client for signs of decreased cardiac output and Notify the physician (2nd).
All People Enjoy Time Magazine= Aortic - Pulmonic - ERB's point - Tricuspid - and Mitral/Apex. P(2) E (3) T (4) MA (5) (locations)
Whether the patients ulnar and radial arteries are patent.

42. What is an air embolism?
Elevated legs - anticoagulation therapy (aggressive: generally IV heparin) - Be alert for signs of PE.
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.
High pitched sounds like S1 and S2 (pericardial friction rubs - aortic/mitral regurgitation murmurs). DIAPH(high)ragm
When a large air bubble blocks blood flow from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery.

43. What are the steps for infant 1&2 rescuer CPR?
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
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.
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
ST segment elevation (STEMI)

44. What is more harmful a lot of little emboli or one large emboli?
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).
One large emboli (smaller=better)
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.
Close the open catheter lumen with the clamp - and place the pt on their left side in trendelenburg to move the air embolus away from the pulmonic valve. If you hear a churning sound in his chest (a classic sign of air embolus) and the patient starts

45. Where is the pulmonic valve landmark on the chest?
A NON INVASIVE doppler exam of the heart via the thorax to detect cardiac tamponade.
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
Second left intercostal space
GI - neuro - and cardiac. S&S= yellow/green vision - N&V - bradycardia - and anorexia.

46. What are the S&S of pulmonary embolism?
Patient who are unable to tolerate exercise stress testing.
A NON INVASIVE doppler exam of the heart via the thorax to detect cardiac tamponade.
Anxiousness - restlessness - tachycardia - tachypneic - 90% SP02 - dyspnea - substernal pain - coughing - hemoptysis - and fever.
Steroid treatment or a pregnant woman who is retaining water.

47. What drugs are most commonly used for angina?
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.
CPR should be done. No defibrillation bc no rhythm to shock (heart already depolarized).
Nitrates - Beta blockers - and Calcium channel blockers
Maintain BED REST

48. 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
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.
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.
Include rest periods prior to any activity.

49. What should you teach your patient about angiography (arteriography)?
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.
Vascular - artery disease causing fluid to back up into the lungs.
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
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

50. What should you teach your patient about an exercise ECG (stress test)?
A nosebleed
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
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-
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