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Two treatments for Symptomatic bradycardia

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Transcutaneous pacing

Atropine

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Priority treatment for v-fib and pulseless v-tach

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Defibrillation

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3
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Treatment for symptomatic tachycardia

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Cardioversion

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4
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When should we start CPR

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No pulse

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How do we know if our patients have adequate oxygen: Nursing assessment

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Do the pupils react to light

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Amiodarone can help with these heart rhythms

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PVCs

A-fib

A-flutter

V-tach

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7
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Organ typically damaged during CPR

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Liver

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8
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Interval of time a person can survive without oxygen

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4-6 minutes

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9
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How does clonidine work

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Drops blood pressure

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10
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Common side effects of clonidine

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Impotence

Dry mouth

Visual disturbances

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11
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What HR should we hold the beta blocker

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< 50

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12
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Formula for CO

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SV x HR

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13
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Decreased CO, ____ Tissue perfusion

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Decreased

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14
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(3) Directly influences CO

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HR

BP

Contractions

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Findings of LOW CO

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Decreased LOC

Sweaty skin

Diminished pulses

Bradycardia

Wet lung sounds

Decreased urinary output

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16
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Abnormal Heart rhythms that can lead to death

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Asystole

Pulseless v-tach

V-fib

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17
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Stroke Volume

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Blood is pumped from L. Ventricle/minute

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18
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Positive Homan sign is an indicator for:

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DVT

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19
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Positive Homan sign

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Pain in the calf upon flexing the knee and arching or cramping upon dorsiflexion of the foot.

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20
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Arteries

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Carry blood from the heart

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21
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Veins

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Carry blood to the heart

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22
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Arterial disorders =

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Oxygenation

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23
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Hallmark sign of any arterial disorder

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Claudication

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24
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Claudication

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Pain caused by too little blood flow during exercise

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Elevate ____
Veins
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Dangle ____
Arteries
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Findings of PAD
Shiny leg Hairless extremity Pale and Cold extremity Diminished pulse Numbness and pain at rest
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Cardiac Tamponade
Fluid on the heart
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Findings of tamponade
Decrease BP Increased CVP Muffled sounds JVD
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Classic sign of tamponade
Muffled sounds Increased CVP Narrow pulse
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Treatment for tamponade
Pericardiocentesis
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Pericardiocentesis
Fluid is taken from the pericardium
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pulmonary Embolism
Fluid in the lungs
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When does PE normally occur
night time We pull fluids from our legs while we are supine
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People who typically get a PE
Anyone with too much fluid Kidney and heart failure patients Very old patients Very young patients
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Findings of PE
HYPOXIA a productive cough
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Priority nursing intervention for PE
Oxygen
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Typical med prescribed to treat PE
Lasix
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Nitroglycerine
Vasodilator
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Typical med prescribed for chest pain
Nitroglycerine
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Nesiritide
IV vasodilator
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Nesiritide can affect this lab value
BNP Turn off infusion at least two hours PRIOR to BNP lab draw
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Position to relieve PE
Up Right
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Purpose of a pacemaker
Keep heart rate above bradycardia
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Demand pacer
Kicks in when the HR drops below 60
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Fixed rate pacer
Predetermined rate to kick in
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Complication of pacemaker
Dislodged electrodes
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After the pacemaker is placed in a client, what should we instruct them to do with their arms
Immobolize it Do not raise it over a certain point
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Exercises we can do with our patient after a pacer is placed
Passive range motions
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Loss of capture
Do not see the p wave or QRS interval after pacer spike
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Failure to sense
No pacer spike with P wave or QRS interval
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How often should someone with a pacer check their pulse
Daily
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Should be avoided with anyone who has a pacemaker
MRIs Cell phones
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5 heart disorders that put you at risk for failure
HTN MI Cardiomyopathy Heart disease Endocarditis
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Left-sided heart failure
Blood backed up into the lungs
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Right-sided heart failure
Systemic heart failure
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Findings of Left-sided heart failure
SOB A productive cough Congestion SOB laying down (Orthopnea) Restlessness Bloody sputum
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Findings of right-sided heart failure
Edema Large ORGANS JVD Bounding pulse Ascites Weight gain
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Systolic heart failure
No contraction
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Diastolic heart failure
No fill in ventricles
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Lab used to identify heart failure
BNP
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Normal BNP Level
< 100
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A diagnostic test to identify HF
Echocardiogram
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Echocardiogram
Looks at the ejection fracture of the heart
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Normal ejection fracture
.55-.7
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HF medication regiment
Ace inhibitor and ARBs
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A medication commonly used for HF
Ace inhibitors
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How do ace inhibitors work
Causes vessels to widen to decrease blood pressure
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How do ARBs work
Same principle as an ace inhibitor. Widen blood vessels to decrease blood pressure
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Example ARB
Losartan
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Inhibited by ARBs and Ace inhibitors
Aldosterone - Helps us keep fluids and sodium
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We always retain this electrolyte with ace inhibitors
Potassium
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Drug regiment for HF patients being D/C
Beta-blocker and diuretic
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Digoxin
Inotropic - makes the heart beat stronger used to fix AFIB and HF
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The expected outcome of digoxin
Better cardiac output
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Finding of digoxin toxicity
VISUAL ISSUES Irregular HB
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Check prior to giving digoxin
Apical pulse
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The cause of digoxin toxicity
Low potassium + Digoxin
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Lab to check prior to given digoxin
Potassium
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When should we administer diuretics
Early in the day NEVER AT NIGHT TIME
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Diet modification for HF
Low sodium Decrease fluids
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The best position for someone with heart failure
High fowlers
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Cardiac rehab interventions to prevent heart failure (4)
No straining ( Docusate) No Valsalva No smoking
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When can our client start having sex again
if they can walk around the block or a set of stairs without pain
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The safest time for a client with HF to have sex
in the mornings
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Best exercise for a client with HF
Walking
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Findings of Hf
2-3 pound weight gain LLE edema SOB
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Angioplasty
The balloon used to widen a blocked vessel
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Stent
Tube used to widen a vessel
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Complication of angioplasty
Heart Attack
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Response to MI during angioplasty
Prepare for surgery
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Complication post angioplasty
Angina
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Medication typically prescribed after a stent is placed
Antiplatelt meds
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Considered antiplatelets
Aspirin Plavix Abciximab
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CABG
Open heart surgery
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The expected outcome of a CABG
Occlusion went from the left main artery
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Left main coronary artery occlusion =
death

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