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Initial Measures For TX of Angina - ANSWERMorphine, oxygen, nitrogen, aspirin AnswerPt. Is depressed in the first few days after having an MI, most appropriate nursing action is: - ANSWEREncourage the Pt. to ventilate feelings and concerns AnswerPt. Is a couple days post MI and is getting o...

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Critical Care BKAT Questions & Answers
Initial Measures For TX of Angina - ANSWERMorphine, oxygen, nitrogen, aspirin

AnswerPt. Is depressed in the first few days after having an MI, most appropriate
nursing action is: - ANSWEREncourage the Pt. to ventilate feelings and concerns

AnswerPt. Is a couple days post MI and is getting out of bed for the first time and his
HR increases from 80's to 90's. The nurse should do what? - ANSWERCheck his VS

AnswerMajor therapeutic goal in the Tx of cardiogenic shock is? - ANSWERIncrease
the cardiac output

AnswerElevated cardiac enzymes occur in all of the following EXCEPT: -
ANSWERCHF
*will occur in trauma, CABG, and pericarditis

AnswerWhat is the classic EKG change in a MI: - ANSWERST segment elevation

AnswerAfter an arterial catheter is removed direst pressure should be applied for how
long? - ANSWER5-10 minutes

AnswerA CVP reading directly measures pressure where? - ANSWERRight Atrium

AnswerYou can use an arterial line for all the following except: -
ANSWERAdministration of drugs

AnswerCauses of ST elevation include: - ANSWERMI, pericarditis, left bundle branch
block, left ventricular hypertrophy, hyperkalemia

AnswerCauses of ST depression Include: - ANSWERHypothermia, hypokalemia,
tachycardia

AnswerWhat is the normal pulmonary capillary wedge pressure? - ANSWER4-12
mmHg

AnswerNormal pulmonary artery pressure is? - ANSWER11-20

AnswerElevated central venous pressure show: - ANSWERRight sided heart failure

AnswerPulmonary capillary wedge pressure shows pressure where? - ANSWERLeft
ventricle

, AnswerMonitor is showing the correct pattern for a pulmonary capillary wedge
pressure, you can do all of the following except? - ANSWERFlush the line

AnswerIf the pulmonary capillary wedge pressure is elevated it can be an indication of?
- ANSWERLeft ventricular failure

AnswerThe wave in the cardiac cycle that shows atrial depolarization is? - ANSWERP-
Wave

AnswerP-R interval - ANSWER0.12-0.20 seconds

AnswerQRS Complex longer that 0.12 may indicate? - ANSWERBundle branch block

AnswerWhat is the purpose of enclosing a pacemaker generator in a rubber glove is? -
ANSWERTo prevent electrical interference with the pacemaker

AnswerIn which part of the cardiac cycle would a strong ventricular stimulus be
dangerous - ANSWERT-wave

AnswerWhat is the initial drug Tx for ventricular tachycardia? - ANSWERLidocaine 50-
100MG

AnswerWhy is A-Flutter so dangerous? - ANSWERIt can cause the ventricular rate to
increase

AnswerIs the nurse sees V-Fib they should first - ANSWEREstablish unresponsiveness

AnswerA drug that can be given in complete heart block is? - ANSWERAtropine

AnswerA Pt. Has atrial flutter with a ventricular response into the 150's what could be
done? - ANSWERCardioversion, verapamil or digoxin

AnswerWhat is the correct setting to defibrillate? - ANSWER200-300 joules

AnswerSigns and symptoms of cardiac tampon are include all except? -
ANSWERBradycardia

AnswerYou have a patient that has no pulse, apneic and the monitor is showing
asystole. What drug is given initially? - ANSWEREpinephrine

AnswerTo avoid sepsis when dealing with a central venous catheter the most important
thing you can do is? - ANSWERUse aseptic care when dealing with the catheter

AnswerYou get a Pt. back with a chest tube system in place following thoracic surgery.
What would be considered an excessive amount of fluid over the next few hours? -
ANSWER150

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