Left heart cath - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PCCN EXAM Questions With 100% Verified Answers Latest Update 2024/2025 (GRADED) A post-STEMI (ST elevation myocardial infarction) patient is started on an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor during his hospital stay. Which of the following is the most common serious side effect that may occur? A. a nonproductive cough B. pedal edema C. swelling of the tongue and face D. rhinorrhea C. swelling of the tongue and face Although all of the answers may occur, swelling og the tongue a...

A Fib - Gross irregular heartbeat Atrium not contracting like should possibility of clots Give Beta blocker-Metropolol (Lopressor) to lower HR If BP is 96/?? and HR is 120 still give to patient ACE inhibitors - Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Converts Renin 1 to Renin II ends in -opril (Lisinopril) Monitor for decreased BP and hyperkalemia Promotes vasodilation and diuresis Relieves S/S of HF Dry hacking cough=meds S/E-Angioedema, Cough, Electrolyte-Potassium Typically given to renal ...

Rasmussen - MDC III - Final Exam, questions and answers| 100% accurate, graded A+ respiratory alkalosis high pH, low CO2 pH: 7.35-7.45 acidic-basic HCO3: 21-28 acidic-basic CO2: 45-35 acidic-basic metabolic acidosis low pH, low HCO3 pH: 7.35-7.45 acidic-basic HCO3: 21-28 acidic-basic CO2: 45-35 acidic-basic respiratory acidosis low pH, high CO2 pH: 7.35-7.45 acidic-basic HCO3: 21-28 acidic-basic CO2: 45-35 acidic-basic metabolic alkalosis high pH, high ...

Final Exam DaVita (RN) questions and answers latest 2023 When dialyzing a patient with acute kidney injury, one task of the patient care teammates is to monitor blood pressure and weight closely. Why is it important? hypovolemia and hypotensive episodes can cause renal ischemia and can further damage the kidneys CKD can have its orgin pre-renal , intra-renalm or post renal. Which of the following conditions is an intra-renal cause of CKD HTN Knowing what caused your patient's C...

CCS Exam Prep Questions and Answers Graded A+ 7 yo pt admitted to ED for tx of shortness of breath and given epinephrine and nebulizer tx. Shortness of breath and wheezing are unabated following tx, so what dx should be suspected? Asthma with status asthmaticus Pt admitted with high temp, lethargy, hypotension, tachycardia, oliguria, elevated WBC, and has more than 100K organisms of E. coli per cc of urine. Attending phys documents "urosepsis", so what is the next step for the coder? ...

RCIS CCI TEST #2 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, VERIFIED/ RATED A+ 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 ...

Cardiac Catheterization (cardiac cath) Correct Answer specialized study of the heart in which a catheter is inserted into an artery and/or vein in the patients arm, neck, or groin Indications for cardiac cath Correct Answer identification and extent of CAD, evaluation of LV function, assessment of valvular heart disease, assessment of myocardial disease, myocardial biopsy, verify/support non-invasive data, undergo interventions, determine necessity for surgical correction Advantages of car...

S1 Lub - start of systole Closure of AV (Mitral and tricuspid) S2 Dub Closure: Aortic and pulmonic louder with PE S3 heart failure and cor pulmonale, mitral, aortic, tricuspid insufficiency/regurg S4 cause by atrial contraction (not in afib) HTN, MI, aortic stenosis, and ventricular hypertrophy Insufficiency (regurg) occurs when valve is _______? Stenosis occurs when valve is ________? Insufficiency (regurg) = closed = chronic/acute Stenosis = open = chronic Systolic Murmurs: wha...

PAEA Emergency Medicine EOR Exam Study Guide. what is the most common cause of heart failure? specifically left sided? right sided? - - MC is CAD (coronary artery disease) -L sided: *CAD* & HTN -R sided: *L sided HF* & pulmonary dz decreased ejection fraction, thin ventricular walls, dilated LV chamber, and an S3 gallop (filling of dilated ventricle) is associated with systolic or diastolic heart failure? - systolic (MC form of CHF) *(the sound is actually heard in the diastole though) ...

Posteromedial papillary muscle is supplied by... - RCA Anterolateral papillary muscle is supplied by... - LAD & CX What carries the electrical signal from the atria to the ventricles? - Bundle of His What portion of the aortic pressure wave begins to rise when the ejection period begins? - anacrotic limb What portion of the aortic pressure wave represents aortic valve closure? - Dicrotic notch How many segments is the left ventricle divided into when assessing wall motion at the basal leve...