What is a venous cath - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Correct answer-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - Correct answer-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive s...

RCIS CCI Test #2 Questions With Answers The most common artery used in the cardiac cath procedure would be The femoral artery Prior to the procedure, if the cardiac cath pts IV access is not good, which of the following interventions would be considered correct A venous sheath can be introduced into the groin for access if needed The new IV access site must be started prior to the procedure It is of utmost importance that the cardiac cath pt must have a ______ prior to the proced...

Comprehensive CRNA Interview Review Accurate responses are given. Comprehensive CRNA Interview Review Norepinephrine Mechanism of Action (MOA) A1, A2, B1 agonist. Primary agent used in distributive shock because it's ability to recruit venous volume and augment preload, while increasing arterial tone, and increasing cardiac output. Alpha one causing peripheral smooth muscle contraction. (low dose venous, high dose venous and arterial). Alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonism actually ant...

1. a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for sublingual nitro, which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? - i should lie down when i take this medication 2. a nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older adult client following a total hip arthroplasty. which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? - install a raised toilet seat in your bathroom 3. a nurse is planning care...

©BRAINBARTER 2024/2025 Cardiology boards ABIM Exam Questions With 100% Verified Answers. Normals for PA catheter pressures - answerRA <7, RV 30/7, PCWP 3-11 PA cath findings in tamponade or constrictive pericarditis - answerDiastolic pressures elevated and equalized in all chambers, low BP, tachycardia, interventricular dependence (septal bounce) PA cath findings in cardiogenic shock - answerElevated PCWP, RA pressure, and decreased SBP/cardiac output PA cath findings in mitral steno...

Cardiology boards ABIM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ Normals for PA catheter pressures - CORRECT ANSWER RA <7, RV 30/7, PCWP 3- 11 PA cath findings in tamponade or constrictive pericarditis - CORRECT ANSWER Diastolic pressures elevated and equalized in all chambers, low BP, tachycardia, interventricular dependence (septal bounce) PA cath findings in cardiogenic shock - CORRECT ANSWER Elevated PCWP, RA pressure, and decr...

Cardiology boards ABIM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ Normals for PA catheter pressures - CORRECT ANSWER RA <7, RV 30/7, PCWP 3- 11 PA cath findings in tamponade or constrictive pericarditis - CORRECT ANSWER Diastolic pressures elevated and equalized in all chambers, low BP, tachycardia, interventricular dependence (septal bounce) PA cath findings in cardiogenic shock - CORRECT ANSWER Elevated PCWP, RA pressure, and decr...

What treatment is used to block pain transmission at the Site Of Injury: - NSAIDS, Ice, Splint What treatment is used to block pain transmission In The Brain, Spinal Cord: - Opiates What treatment is used to block pain transmission in The Peripheral And Spinal Nerves And Topically: - Local Anesthetics What treatment is used to block pain transmission in The Higher Brain: - Massage, Distraction, Anti- depressants, (Sedatives?) Do we like to mix different pain control methods for our patient...

1. What is the normal range of Potassium (K+) in the blood? - correct answer 3.5 - 5.O 2. What is the name for Potassium <3.5 - correct answer Hypokalemia 3. What is the name for Potassium >5.0 - correct answer Hyperkalemia 4. Name some Antiplatelet meds - correct answer ASA, Plavix, Brillenta, Effient, Integrelin, and Reopro 5. Adenosine causes what - correct answer Max Hyperemia 6. When the patient has a vasovagal reaction, what do you do? - correct answer Give Fluids Tre...

PICC Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 When are central lines used - ANSWERSin emergencies, when a client's peripheral veins are inaccessible & if the client needs an infusion of a large volume of fluids, multiple infusions, long term venous therapy, TPN or need certain chemotherapy medications Benefits of central line therapy - ANSWERSprovides access to a larger vein, gives a way to draw blood samples & measures central venous pressure Central line therapy reduces need/risk of - AN...