CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING EXAM
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Cardiac Catheterization Correct Answer -Insertion of catheter into
heart under fluoroscopy, to obtain information about oxygen
saturations, structures, performance of valves, assess coronary
artery perfusion, and pressure readings within heart chambers
-Inserted into vein for right side of heart and artery for left side
Nursing Responsibility for cardiac catheterization Correct Answer
-Prior to procedure:
*Confirm consent has been signed
*NPO 8-12 hours
*ECG monitoring
*Patent IV line
*Resuscitation equipment on hand
-After procedure:
*Assess site for hematoma, circulation to affected extremity,
ECG, HR
*Bed rest for 2-6 hours with leg straight
*Monitor for chest pain.
Cardiovascular Angiography Correct Answer -Done via cardiac
catheterization
-Dye injected into vessels during catheterization to make them
visible on x-ray to check patency, injury, or aneurysms
*Cardiac
*Peripheral (carotid, renal, femoral).
Hypertension
Clinical Manifestations Correct Answer -Usually NO symptoms
other than elevated blood pressure
-Symptoms seen related to vascular and organ damage
*Left ventricular hypertrophy
*Heart failure
*Renal failure
*Stroke
- Are seen late and are serious.
Hypertension Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation Correct
Answer -Retinal examination
-Urinalysis for renal damage
-Blood Chemistry
*Electrolytes
, *FBS
*Total and HDL cholesterol levels
*BUN or Creatinine
- 12 lead EKG
-Chest x-ray.
Medical Management Hypertension Correct Answer -SBP 140 or
less
-DBP 90 or less
Persons with diabetes mellitus or chronic renal disease have a
lower goal pressure of 130/80.
Use of Nitroglycerine Correct Answer -When pain occurs instruct
patient to
Stop activities and rest
-Use NTG
*Repeat every 5 minutes if pain is not relieved
*Call 911 if the pain is not relieved in 15 minutes.
Step Care Management of Hypertension Correct Answer -Step 1
Lifestyle modifications (Diet, exercise)
Acute Coronary Syndrome or Acute Myocardial Infarction Correct
Answer Life threatening condition characterized by the formation
of localized necrotic area within the myocardium
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