CARDIAC

Question 1

endothelial cell lining

arteriosclerosis

Question 2

coronary artery disease

Question 3

angina pectoris

Question 4

acute coranary syndrome (ACS)

Answer 4

Refers to conditions with myocardial ischemia: Unstable angina, non-STEMI, STEMI

Question 5

silent ischemia

Question 6

sudden cardiac death

Question 7

myocardial infarction

Question 11

venous disorder

Acute or Chronic Pain
Anxiety
Deficient Knowledge

Answer 11

Nursing interventions
Wound care
Emotional support
Education
Elevate legs.
Protect legs from injury.
Do not cross legs/wear tight clothing.
Avoid heating devices.
Apply compression from foot upward.

Question 12

EmboPostoperative Therapeutic Interventionslectomy and Thrombectomy

Maintain airway.
Frequent vital signs
Neurological checks
Neurovascular checks (pulse)
Incision care and drain care
Fluid status: Hourly intake and output
Monitor electrolytes.
Increased girth may indicate bleeding.

Answer 12

Acute Pain
Ineffective Tissue Perfusion
Ineffective Airway Clearance
Risk for Infection
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Postoperative Vascular Nursing Diagnoses

Question 13

lymphangitis

Inflammation/infection of lymphatic channels.

May occur in arms/legs
Serious infection; may cause sepsis

sepsis

Answer 13

Pain, red streak, chills and fever