Ptca Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse is providing care to a client after a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). What actions will the nurse include in the client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.) A.Frequent vital signs. B.Determine if the client is allergic to aspirin. D.Offer fluids of choice. F.Monitor infusion of IV nitroglycerine. In assessing a client diagnosed with primary aldosteronism, the nurse expects the laboratory test results to indicate a decreased serum level of which substa...

Exam 2: NUR176/ NUR 176 (Latest 2023/2024) Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse I Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A - Hondros Q: What vessels are used to form an AV fistula? Answer: -radial/brachial artery and a cephalic vein of nondominant arm Q: What complications can occur with vascular access? Answer: -thrombosis (most frequent) -stenosis -infections -aneurysms -ischemia -heart failure Q: What are common problems postd...

ARF Causes - ANSWER-Hemorrhage, trauma, infection, decreased cardiac output, medications ARF S/S - ANSWER-mimics dehydration s/s, anorexia, h/a, edema, vomiting, nausea, lethargy, Malignan hypertension - ANSWER-Is the most severe S/S of Malignant hypertension - ANSWER-- Diastolic >120 - Blurred vision - Severe h/a - High cholesterol - Dyspnea - History of hypertension Beta blockers - ANSWER-medication used to treat several different types of conditions, including hypertension...

Question 1_4 out of 4 points A patient with cardiac arrhythmia has a pacemaker system with electrodes in the atrium and ventricle. The patient visits his cardiologist for evaluation of the battery, leads, capture and sensing function, heart rhythm and programmed parameters of the system. What CPT® code is reported? Selected Answer: d. 93288 Correct Answer: d. 93288 Response Feedback: Rationale: In the CPT® Index look for Pacemaker, Heart/Evaluation and Programming/In Person and you ...

EVOLVE MED SURG HESI EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Rationale:By circling the existing stain upon admission to the unit, the nurse can then assess any increase, though subtle, in the amount of drainage over time. The size of the stain will need to be noted in the chart, but it is not the first action. The nurse removes the dressing under the prescription of the health care provider or in an emergency. Neither of those conditions exist in the question. The dressing in place is an absorben...

1. The nurse is providing care to a client after a percutaneous translumi- nal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). What actions will the nurse include in the client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.): A.Frequent vital signs. B.Determine if the client is allergic to aspirin. D.Offer fluids of choice. F.Monitor infusion of IV nitroglycerine. 2. In assessing a client diagnosed with primary aldosteronism, the nurse expects the laboratory test results to indicate a decreased serum level of which s...

In the cath lab, what medications when combined with routine nitroglycerine can lead to severe hypotension? a. NPH insulin b. ARBs (losartan, candesartan) c. NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) d. Sildenafil (viagra) and vardenafil (levitra) - d. Sildenafil (viagra) and vardenafil (levitra) For patients in atrial fibrillation, the therapeutic range of Coumadin is an INR of: a. 0.8-1.5 b. 2.0-3.0 c. 12-15 sec d. 200-300 sec - b. 2.0-3.0 At the beginning of a complex PTCA/stent case on a 200lb...

Certification CEP Exam Review Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Which of the following procedures provides the LEAST sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease? - ANSWERSElectrocardiography (ECG) Which of the following is the thickest, middle layer of the artery wall that is composed predominantly of smooth muscle cells and is responsible for vasoconstriction and vasodilation? - ANSWERSMedia Orthopenia is ___________. - ANSWERSDyspnea at rest in a recumbent p...

ATI MED SURG CARDIOVASCULAR EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A nurse is planning care for a client who is having a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with stent placement. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate in the post-procedure plan of care? A. Instruct the client about a long-term cardiac conditioning program B. Administer scheduled doses of acetaminophen C. Check for peak laboratory markers of myocardial damage D. Monitor for bleeding D. Monitor for ...

AHN 447 Exam 1, Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED. Arteriosclerosis - -Thickening or hardening of the arterial wall associated with aging Atherosclerosis - -formation of plaque within the arterial wall itself Stable plaque - -plaque formed in the artery wall that remains in the wall, less likely to rupture Unstable plaque - -plaque formed in the artery wall that can break away and obstruct blood flow or form a clot, fibrous covered lipid core Coronary Artery disease...