Chap 31- CardioVasc Diagnostic Test & procedures

Question 1

Identifies dysrhythmias; determines type and extent of heart damage from MI no prep needed

Answer 1

EKG/ECG

Question 2

test that measures heart size and thickness; observes valve function; measures CO and ejection fraction no prep needed

Answer 2

Echocardiogram/ ultrasound

Question 3

P wave shows

Answer 3

Diastole

Question 4

QRS comples shows

Answer 4

spread of excitation over ventricles

Question 5

T wave shows

Answer 5

shows systole

Question 6

studies that are done to determine blood clots in legs/veins

Answer 6

doppler studies

Question 7

invasive tests that require NPO pre op; use dye to confirm/ detect blockages and aneurysms

Answer 7

Cardiac cath
Angiography
Cardiac Ablation

Question 8

a minimally invasive procedure that treats irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmias

Answer 8

Cardiac Ablation/Electrophysiology

Question 9

Lab Tests for Cariac Fx

Answer 9

CBC (WBC, HgB, Hct)
Blood Lipid Profile (K+, Ca+, Mg+)
Troponin Levels
BUN/Creatinine

Question 10

blood tests drawn to determine if pt is having an MI; have to be drawn every 6 to 8 hrs for 24-48 hrs

Answer 10

Troponin

Question 11

Hormone in heart muscles that will be elevated in pt w/ heart failure

Answer 11

BNP (B-Naturetic Peptide)

Question 12

Tests that are elevated in Hypoperfusion, as blood flow is not getting to excretory organs

Answer 12

BUN/Creatinine

Question 13

How can pt modify risk factors of Cardiovascular ?

Answer 13

Smoking Cessation
Low Sodium Diet
Fluid Restriction
Activity Exercise

Question 14

How can venous stasis be prevented?

Answer 14

Leg exercises
Antiembolism Stockings
SCDs
Anticoagulants

Question 15

most serious emergency that can occur; when the heart stops beating unexpectedly, which prevents blood from flowing to the brain and other organs

Answer 15

Cardiac Arrest
Code/ Rapid Response Team