Initial Measures For TX of Angina - ANSWERMorphine, oxygen, nitrogen, aspirin
AnswerPt. Is depressed in the first few days after having an MI, most appropriate nursing action is: - ANSWEREncourage the Pt. to ventilate feelings and concerns
AnswerPt. Is a couple days post MI and is getting o...
Critical Care BKAT Questions & Answers
Initial Measures For TX of Angina - ANSWERMorphine, oxygen, nitrogen, aspirin
AnswerPt. Is depressed in the first few days after having an MI, most appropriate
nursing action is: - ANSWEREncourage the Pt. to ventilate feelings and concerns
AnswerPt. Is a couple days post MI and is getting out of bed for the first time and his
HR increases from 80's to 90's. The nurse should do what? - ANSWERCheck his VS
AnswerMajor therapeutic goal in the Tx of cardiogenic shock is? - ANSWERIncrease
the cardiac output
AnswerElevated cardiac enzymes occur in all of the following EXCEPT: -
ANSWERCHF
*will occur in trauma, CABG, and pericarditis
AnswerWhat is the classic EKG change in a MI: - ANSWERST segment elevation
AnswerAfter an arterial catheter is removed direst pressure should be applied for how
long? - ANSWER5-10 minutes
, AnswerMonitor is showing the correct pattern for a pulmonary capillary wedge
pressure, you can do all of the following except? - ANSWERFlush the line
AnswerIf the pulmonary capillary wedge pressure is elevated it can be an indication of?
- ANSWERLeft ventricular failure
AnswerThe wave in the cardiac cycle that shows atrial depolarization is? - ANSWERP-
Wave
AnswerP-R interval - ANSWER0.12-0.20 seconds
AnswerQRS Complex longer that 0.12 may indicate? - ANSWERBundle branch block
AnswerWhat is the purpose of enclosing a pacemaker generator in a rubber glove is? -
ANSWERTo prevent electrical interference with the pacemaker
AnswerIn which part of the cardiac cycle would a strong ventricular stimulus be
dangerous - ANSWERT-wave
AnswerWhat is the initial drug Tx for ventricular tachycardia? - ANSWERLidocaine 50-
100MG
AnswerWhy is A-Flutter so dangerous? - ANSWERIt can cause the ventricular rate to
increase
AnswerIs the nurse sees V-Fib they should first - ANSWEREstablish unresponsiveness
AnswerA drug that can be given in complete heart block is? - ANSWERAtropine
AnswerA Pt. Has atrial flutter with a ventricular response into the 150's what could be
done? - ANSWERCardioversion, verapamil or digoxin
AnswerWhat is the correct setting to defibrillate? - ANSWER200-300 joules
AnswerSigns and symptoms of cardiac tampon are include all except? -
ANSWERBradycardia
AnswerYou have a patient that has no pulse, apneic and the monitor is showing
asystole. What drug is given initially? - ANSWEREpinephrine
AnswerTo avoid sepsis when dealing with a central venous catheter the most important
thing you can do is? - ANSWERUse aseptic care when dealing with the catheter
AnswerYou get a Pt. back with a chest tube system in place following thoracic surgery.
What would be considered an excessive amount of fluid over the next few hours? -
ANSWER150
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