Icu cv surgery - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Nurse is admitting pt to CICU following placement of a temporary pacemaker. Which nursing action promotes clinic safety? A) hold the lead wires out when turning the pt B) wear gloves when handing pacemaker leads C) keep extra pacemaker batteries in the pyxis D) ensure the PCT assists the pt when he uses his electric razor - B) wear gloves when handling pacemaker leads A pacing spike is seen on the cardiac monitor followed by a P wave. The nurse understands that: A) ventricular pacing is...

Nurse is admitting pt to CICU following placement of a temporary pacemaker. Which nursing action promotes clinic safety? A) hold the lead wires out when turning the pt B) wear gloves when handing pacemaker leads C) keep extra pacemaker batteries in the pyxis D) ensure the PCT assists the pt when he uses his electric razor - B) wear gloves when handling pacemaker leads A pacing spike is seen on the cardiac monitor followed by a P wave. The nurse understands that: A) ventricular pacing is...

ATI Fundamentals Final Exam (F1)A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? (SATA) A) Home health care B) Rehabilitation facilities C) Diagnostic centers D) Skilled nursing facilities E) Oncology centers A) Home health care B) Rehabilitation facilities D) Skilled nursing facilities A nurse is explaining the various types of health care coverage clients might have to a group of ...

PA PREP PRECISION WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% Acute MI drugs - correct answer IVF, OSA, NTG, BB, ACEi, anticoagulant, antiplatelet Acute MI, anterior diagnosis - correct answer ST elev in V1-V4 A fib diagnosis - correct answer Irregularly irregular, NO P WAVES, narrow QRS. May present with embolic event (CVA, Limb ischemia, renal artery occlusion, mesentery ischemia) AAA Diagnosis - correct answer Men >65yo, sudden onset when rupture, severe, constant, flank/abdominal/groin. Pain...

1 N4581 EXAM 2 BLUEPRINT CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AND ANGINA 1. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, risk factors, and treatment of coronary atherosclerosis. Patho: Atherosclerosis is a type of blood vessel disorder resulting in the abnormal accumulation of lipid deposits and fibrous tissue within arterial walls and lumen. In coronary atherosclerosis, blockages and narrowing of the coronary vessels reduce blood flow to the m...

Exit HESI Practice 126 Questions with Verified Answers A client presents at the ED complaining of a raspy voice, cold intolerance, and fatigue. Lab tests indicate an elevated TSH and low T3 and T4 levels. After the client is admitted to the telemetry unit, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement? A) Assess for presence of non-pitting edema. B) Administer the prescribed dose of levothyroxine. C) Offer additional blankets and a warm drink. D) Note client's most re...

Cardiac Exam 88 Questions with Verified Answers Discuss the clinical risks associated with atrial fibrillation: - CORRECT ANSWER 5-fold increased risk of stroke 3-fold increased risk of HF 2-fold increased risk of dementia For patients at high risk of HF, what medication should be used for prevention? - CORRECT ANSWER ACEi & Beta-blockers (ACEi are recommended in patients at high risk. Beta blockers are recommended in all patient with prior MI) Explain blood pressure goals in ...

Adult Medical Surgical B (2022/2023) Questions And Answers A nurse is receiving report on a client who is postoperative following an open repair of Zenker's Diverticulum. The nurse should anticipate the surgical incision to be in which of the following locations? Correct Ans:- Throat A nurse is caring for a client who has a potassium level of 3 mEq/L. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect? Correct Ans:- Hypoactive bowel sounds A nurse is providing d...

risk factors for surgery - Answer -age: old & young -nutrition: obese & malnourished -fluid & electrolyte status: dehydration & hypovolemia -general health: infections or pathology what general health condition would be a reason to delay surgery? - Answer current upper respiratory infection what medications can increase surgical risks? - Answer -anticoagulants -tranquilizers (hypotension) -heroin (CNS depression) -antibiotics -diuretics -steroids -OTC/herbs -Vitamin E what pos...

HESI MILESTONE 2 VERSION A BLUEPRINT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ Schizophrenia care- Establish trust and rapport, encourage the client to talk with you, be consistent in setting expectations, explain the procedures and be certain the client understands, give positive feedback for the client successes, show empathy, do not be judgemental, never convey to the client that you accept their delusions as reality. Grief therapeutic response- Allow the 5 steps of grieving: Denial, Anger, B...