CABG

Question 1

What are some post op complications of CABG

Answer 1

separation of incision, stroke, pulmonary embolism, pneumonia and wound infection

Question 2

What are complications of ACS

Answer 2

hematoma,infections , sepsis or dvt distal to insertion of catheter

Question 3

What is valvular heart disease

Answer 3

narrowing of affected vessel

Question 4

Fill in the blank” biological valves have a higher risk of _______ while mechanical valves have a higher risk of __________

Answer 4

infection
bleeding

Question 5

What is A fib and what do you have to monitor for exercise

Answer 5

irregular heart rhythm

heart rate, battery check and NO ELECTROTHERAPY

Question 6

If someone has a pacemaker, what do you have to know before exercising them

Answer 6

need to know what the device is set to discharge and do not want to exercise these patients past that hr. want to be 10 - 15bpm below it for safety reasons

Question 7

What are some complications post heart transplant

Answer 7

infection, rejection, obesity, decreased TTE

Question 8

what causes shock

Answer 8

sudden insufficient blood flow to the heart

Question 9

what are the phases of rehab for cardiac patients

Answer 9

PHASE 1 - IN PATIENT (met 1 - 2)
PHASE 2 - TRANSITIONAL IN PATIENT TO HOME (met 2 - 3)
PHASE 3 - OUTPATIENT (met
PHASE 4 - MAINTENANCE

Question 10

Name 6 signs of termination of exercise for heart transplant patients

Answer 10

angina
severe sob
diaphoresis
confusion
leg cramps
nausea
physiocal signs of distress