Cardiac Cath Lab

Prophecy Cardiac Cath Lab RN A Exam Questions and Correct Answers As the circulating nurse, what should you wear to protect yourself from radiation? -Lead thyroid collar, apron, and eye protection Why is scatter radiation a safety concern? Very high doses of radiation cause damage to human cells, as evidenced by skin burns, loss of hair, and increased incidence of cancer What is the normal range for cardiac output? 5-6 L/min In patients with a right to left shunt, in which chamber would...

1. As the circulating nurse, what should you wear to protect yourself from radiation? I got this WRONG: ***WRONG**** Lead thyroid collar, cap, eye protection, and humoral shield -Lead thyroid collar, apron, and eye protection - Non-leaded apron, humoral shield, and surgical mask - Non-leaded collar, apron, humoral shield, badge, and mask 2. Why is scatter radiation a safety concern? I got WRONG: ****WRONG*** It causes leakage radiation from the radiation source or equipment ...

What are the 5 patient rights? correct answer: Right patient Right drug Right dose Right route Right time What was the 6 anti-arrhythmic drugs? correct answer: Lidocaine (Xylocaine) Amiodarone (cordarone) Atropine Magnesium Sulfate Adenosine (adenocard) What are some indications for using lidocaine? correct answer: PVC V-Tach V-Fib What does lidocaine do? correct answer: Ventricular anti-arrhythmia Contraindications: lidocaine correct answer: Severe degree SA or AV blo...