Week 6 THURS Flashcards
Adult Cardiac
1
Q
What equipment should you call to get for someone who is slumped on the floor?
A
AED
2
Q
What medication is the drug of choice for sinus bradycardia?
A
Atropine
3
Q
Pt reports fatigue, shoulder blade discomfort, and SOB. What can the nurse suspect off of theses symptoms?
A
Myocardial infarction
4
Q
Pt has angina pectoris, what does the nurse include for managing this condition?
A
- balance rest w/ activity
- stop smoking
- carry nitro at all times
5
Q
A pt is receiving nitroglycerin, what statement indicates therapeutic effect?
A
“My chest pain is decreasing”
6
Q
The nurse knows a pt is having an MI after what lab result?
A
elevated troponin level
7
Q
What assessment findings indicate possible bleeding or recurrent dissection?
A
Low BP and high HR
- BP: 82/40 and HR: 125bpm
