MI Flashcards
MI:
Heart attack
Formation of localized necrotic areas within the myocardium
Abrupt decrease of blood and oxygen to the heart muscle
Diagnostic Enzymes
CK-MB
Troponin T and I
Nursing Care
Provide thrombocytes therapy Relieve family anxiety Ensure bed ready Monitor VS and I&O Lifestyle Modificarions
Expect which lab to be elevated following an acute MI
CK, troponin, and myoglobin
Troponin:
Protein released when the heart muscle is damaged
Transcutaneous Pacemaker:
Used to maintain the HR until a transvenous or pemanent pacemaker can be inserted
Defibrillation is indicated for
V Fib or unwitnessed v tach
Why promote rest for a client following an Mi
Decreasss the workload on the heart
S3 indicated which condition
MI
Which enzyme elevates and peaks most rapidly if the client experiences a MI
CK-MB
The nurse understands that oxygen is given to a client experiencing an Am I to prevent which problems at the ischemic heart muscle is likely to develop
Fatal Dysrhythmia
Diet modifications
Reduce fat intake to less than 30%
Manifestations of a heart attack
Tachypnea, vomiting, anxiety, Q waves change, ST elevation
What is a complete heart block
When P waves that are not associated with QRS complex
What is a Mobitz second-degree heart block
Intermittently absent QRS complex