Acls ekg review - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Glowacki & Sommers RCIS Review Questions with Certified Answers What is the normal range of potassium (K+) in the blood? Normal K+ = 3.5-5.0 Potassium < 3.5 = Hypokalemia Potassium > 5.0 = Hyperkalemia Name some antiplatelet medications? ASA, Plavix, Brillenta, Effient, Integrelin, Reopro Remember: Heparin is NOT an antiplatelet If a patient has a high creatinine, what should you consider? Use as a small amount of contrast as possible Pre-procedure fluid hydration 3 mL/kg How does h...

RCIS REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT What is the normal range of potassium in the blood? 3.5-5.0 Name some antiplatelet medications? ASA, Ticlid, Plavix If a patient has a high creatinine, what should you consider? -as small amount of contrast as possible -post procedure fluid hydration 3 ml/kg How does heparin prevent clot formation? - prevents conversion of prothrombin to thrombin -combines with antithrombin to make it more effective What is the action of reopro? Inhibits IIB/III...

Internal Medicine EOR Review (UPDATED TABLE GUIDE). Internal Medicine EOR Review Cardiology (20%) Angina Pectoris Stable Unstable Prinzmetal Predictable pattern* Aggravated c exertion; alleviated c rest or NTG; Caused by FIXED* plaque EKG: STd ONLY* Outpatient Setting Unpredictable pattern* New onset while RESTING*; NOT alleviated c rest EKG: STd or TWi* MUST ADMIT* Unpredictable/EPISODIC pattern* Triggered by COCAINE*, alcohol or triptans* EKG: STe +/- reciprocal changes M...

ADVANCED CLINICAL CONCEPTS HESI HINTS DOCUMENT • ARDS is an unexpected, catastrophic pulmonary complication occurring in a person with no previous pulmonary problems. The mortality rate is high (50%) • In ARDS, a common laboratory finding is lowered PO2. However, these clients are not very responsive to high concentrations of oxygen. • Think about the physiology of the lungs by remembering PEEP: Positive End Expiratory Pressure is the instillation and maintenance of small amoun...

Internal Medicine EOR Review (UPDATED TABLE GUIDE). Internal Medicine EOR Review Cardiology (20%) Angina Pectoris Stable Unstable Prinzmetal Predictable pattern* Aggravated c exertion; alleviated c rest or NTG; Caused by FIXED* plaque EKG: STd ONLY* Outpatient Setting Unpredictable pattern* New onset while RESTING*; NOT alleviated c rest EKG: STd or TWi* MUST ADMIT* Unpredictable/EPISODIC pattern* Triggered by COCAINE*, alcohol or triptans* EKG: STe +/- reciprocal changes MUST ADMIT* S/Sx & PE S...

ANSWERED FILE AT: Certified Postanesthesia Nurse CPAN Exams Forms 1-4, Answered_2022. ANSWERED FILE AT: A 60-year-old female is admitted to the PACU following a diagnostic dilation and curettage with general anesthesia. Chart review reveals normal preoperative EKG-hemoglobin-hematocrit- and electrolyte values. Past medical history is remarkable for rheumatic fever during childhood. Thirty minutes later the patient develops the following EKG pattern --- A-fib--- The perianesthesia nur...

Of the following, which would not be indicative of ventricular fibrillation? - answer-Waves would be seen with every other complex The following would be indicative of ventricular fibrillation: No waves will be seen The QRS will be more than 120ms The rate will be 100-250 The patient will lose consciousness If a premature ventricular contraction (PVC) comes from different foci, they are referred to as which of the following? - answer-Multifocal PVC's If the PVC's come from differe...

Dysrhythmia and Cardiovascular Questions Answered 100% correct Dysrhythmias -Etiology and Classification •Dysrhythmias are abnormalities in electrical conduction of the heart that may result in alteration in heart rate or rhythm •Whereas some dysrhythmias produce no symptoms and have negligible effects on cardiac functioning, others can be life-threatening and require immediate treatment •Typical symptoms include palpitations (feeling your heartbeat: often irregular or abnormal contrac...

BKAT 9R EXAM 2023/2024 Beta Blockers - correct answer Initial measures for the treatment of angina pectoris do not include which response below? ST segment elevation - correct answer The classical ECG change with muscle injury in acute myocardial infarction is: CHF - correct answer Elevated cardiac iso-enzymes generally do not occur in which response below? Increased CO - correct answer The major therapeutic goal in the treatment of cariogenic shock is to: Reduces preload and af...

ADVANCED CLINICAL CONCEPTS HESI HINTS DOCUMENT • ARDS is an unexpected, catastrophic pulmonary complication occurring in a person with no previous pulmonary problems. The mortality rate is high (50%) • In ARDS, a common laboratory finding is lowered PO2. However, these clients are not very responsive to high concentrations of oxygen. • Think about the physiology of the lungs by remembering PEEP: Positive End Expiratory Pressure is the instillation and maintenance of small amoun...