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What is important to check and document after a cardiac catheterization is performed - Answer-Distal pulses What is a risk factor after a cardiac catheterization - Answer-Hemorrhage Purpose of cardiac catheterization - Answer-Helps visualize any blockages in the heart, also looks at valves ...

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Questions and Answers
What is important to check and document after a cardiac catheterization is performed -
Answer-Distal pulses

What is a risk factor after a cardiac catheterization - Answer-Hemorrhage

Purpose of cardiac catheterization - Answer-Helps visualize any blockages in the heart,
also looks at valves

Hoiter monitor - Answer-Portable ECG, records any rhythmic changes over time

Test run for diagnosis of vascular disease - Answer-History and physical exam, lab
work: CBC, urinalysis, blood lipid and cholesterol, or sequential multiple analyzer (SMA)
panel

What diagnostic test would be done after an MI - Answer-Troponin, will elevate if there
is muscle damage, will go back down after ten days

What Will elevate 4-8 hours post heart attack - Answer-CPK

What test is used for someone having angina - Answer-CK-MB, if positive shows there
is ischemia to the heart

What is an ABI used for - Answer-Intermittent claudication

Cocain and methamphetamine does what to arteries - Answer-Vasoconstriction, blood
pressure will often be high after they take it

Bed rest with bedside commode privileges is ordered for the first _______ hours for MI
and severe CHF. - Answer-24 to 72

What are some common problems for a pt with cardiovascular disorders - Answer-
Fatigue, dyspnea, pain, fluid overload (CHF, JVD, diuretic needed) , altered tissue
perfusion, impaired tissue integrity

Will most cardiovascular disorder pt's develop CHF? - Answer-Yes, and they will need
to be placed on a diuretic, watch potassium levels

When are Ted stockings applied - Answer-Before the pt gets out of bed

What are the 3 shunts involved in fetal circulation - Answer-Ductus venousus, foramen
ovale, patent ductus

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