CARDIAC_Q's Flashcards
Before giving Adenosine, what MUST you do first?
Place patient on cardiac monitor & have a defibrillator nearby/ crash cart
- Pads incase the medication causes prolonged periods of Asystole
______is used to treat Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
ADENOSINE
ADenosine helps _____ the conduction time through the ___ __
SLOW
AV NODE
Someone who is in Asystole, treat with ____
CPR
IV Epinephrine
when there’s V-Fib, you ?
D-FIB
Cardioversion can only be done if the client has ______.
a Pulse
When administering Digoxin to an infant who has (85 bpm), whats an approp action?
REVIEW
Niacin
How would you administer an injection of enoxaparin?
45 degree angle
Patient is receiving Digoxin & Furosemide, what should be assessed immediately if reported by patient?
BP? Orthostatic Hypotension?
Patient is experiencing bradycardia, low BP, and Dizziness. What should be ordered?
Transcutaneous pacing, in addition EKG must be performed.
A patient with Heart Failure who is constipated. What would the nurse recommend?
Walking, Fiber, Stool softeneres,
–> NO DRINKING EXTRA FLUID/WATER
Which food item should the heart failure patient avoid?
no packaged items
- fruits, veggies, white bread
Patient is coming in an experiencing signs of, diaphoresis, nausea, SOB, left-sided neck and chest pain that started 30 m in prior while doing yard work. what should we do and assess immediately?
What could they be experiencing?
IV & obtain TROPONIN lvls
Drugs: IV Heparin/Ticagrelor
- ASPIRIN (MONA)
- NITROGLYCERIN if >100/60
- Ask about cardiac history
- Perform EKG (allow physician to dx a STEMI/NSTEMI & treatment)
Low levels of _____ & _____ can cause PVC’s.
Magnesium
Potassium
