targeted cardio

Question 1

priority during a hypertensive crisis

Answer 1

1.place HOB at 45 to promote venous return and decrease workload of heart

Question 2

normal lipid panel

Answer 2

cholesterol below 200
triglycerides below 150
HDL above 40
LDL below 100

Question 3

after a CABG how much drainage is expected?

Answer 3

150 ml/hr

Question 4

pre CABG teaching

Answer 4

1. stop aspirin 1 week prior and all anticoagulants

2. can take BP meds can insulin

Question 5

s/s of a bradydysrhythmia

Answer 5

1. diaphoresis

2. hypotension->confusion

Question 6

teaching prior to stress test

Answer 6

1. do not smoke cigarettes
2. do not take any cardiac meds prior
3. dont need to be NPO

Question 7

what sign indicates a possible complication after pacemaker insertion

Answer 7

hiccups as it indicates it is stimulating the diaphragm / chest wall

Question 8

what is pulsus paradoxus and what does it indicate

Answer 8

when the BP is 10 mmhg higher on expiration then inspiration it indicates cardiac tamponade.