Cardiac Cath

Question 1

Pre cath care

Answer 1

Apical pulse 1 minute, HGB (12-18) and HCT (37-56%), pulses, NPO, HOLD DIGOXIN, IV if patient is polycythemic

Question 2

Post cath care

Answer 2

Apical pulse, VS q 15m x 1 hour, pulses below site, temp and color, BLEEDING

Question 3

Cath education

Answer 3

Dressing for 24 hrs, clean and dry site, observe for redness/bleeding/swelling/drainage, temp, avoid strenuous exercise, follow up appointments, resume pre procedure meds

Question 4

increased blood viscosity. Keep well hydrated, increased risk for stroke, clubbing of nails if long term

Answer 4

polycythemia

Question 5

chronic hypoxemia can cause

Answer 5

polycythemia

Question 6

obstructive defects (3)

Answer 6

Aortic stenosis, coarctation of the Aorta, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Question 7

Mixture defects (3)

Answer 7

transposition of the great arteries, truncus arteriosis, total anomalous pulmonary venous return

Question 8

Acyanotic defects (3)

Answer 8

atrial septal defects, ventrular septal defects, coarctation of the aorta

Question 9

Cyanotic defects (3)

Answer 9

tetrology of fallot, transposition of the great arteries, hypoplastic left heart syndrome

Question 10

antihypertensive lab value

Answer 10

creatine