St segment depression - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The ECG rhythm strip of a patient who arrived in the emergency department complaining of dizziness, syncope and shortness of breath reveals sinus bradycardia. When reviewing the patient's medication history, the healthcare provider identifies which agent(s) as a potential cause of the patient's current condition? Correct Answer Digoxin Verapamil Metoprolol A patient experiencing an unstable bradyarrhythmia does not respond to atropine. Which interventions could the healthcare provider...

CCT Exam Prep with Certified Solutions Ergometer an apparatus that measures work or energy expended during a period of physical exercise. Treadmill - Speeds ranging from 1 - 8 mph - Incline ranging from 0%-20% Indicatations of cardiovascular disease -Changes in the J-point & ST segment -Mets < 6.5 -Duration < 6 minutes -Low peak HR -Maintaining a low systolic BP -Severe ST depression -Prolonged ST depression Cardiolite -AKA radioactive technetium -assesses the volu...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM 2019 RETAKE WITH NGN Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)GRADED A 1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes...

PCCN Questions and Answers With Verified Solutions Coronary artery perfusion is dependent upon: A. diastolic pressure B. systolic pressure C. afterload D. systemic vascular resistance (SVR) A. diastolic pressure Diastolic pressure in the aortic root is higher than left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP), the pressure exerted on the ventricular muscle at the end of diastole when the ventricle is full. This enables blood to flow from a higher pressure through open arteries t...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

ALS/ACLS - Red Cross Final Exam [2022/2023] Graded A+ The resuscitation team suspects that hyperkalemia is the cause of cardiac arrest in a patient brought to the emergency department. Which finding on a 12-lead ECG would confirm this suspicion? Wide-complex ventricular rhythm or tall, pointed T waves A patient with dyspnea and a change in mental status arrives at the emergency department. The healthcare team completes the necessary assessments and begins to care for the patient, including ini...

ACSM CEP Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update Graded A+ Absolute Contraindications to Exercise Testing • A recent significant change in the resting ECG suggesting significant ischemia, recent MI (within 2 d), or other acute cardiac event • Unstable angina • Uncontrolled cardiac dysrhythmias causing symptoms or hemodynamic compromise • Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis • Uncontrolled symptomatic heart failure • Acute pulmonary embolus or pulmonary infarction • A...

Acute Care Test 1 Exam Questions With Correct Verified Solutions What are the modifiable risk factors of CAD? - ANS -elevated serum lipids -hypertension -cigarette smoking -pre-diabetes or diabetes -obesity -chronic kidney disease -metabolic syndrome -diet high in saturated fat, cholesterol & calories -physical inactivity -elevated homocysteine level -post menopause What are the principles of primary health care? - ANS -public participation -health promotion -appropriate...

ECG interpretation Correct Answer-(understand/know) ECG - rate calculation Correct Answer-(understand/know) P waves Correct Answer-represents time for atrial depolarization (contraction); should be upright; 0.06-0.12; disturbance indicates conduction problem within atria QRS interval Correct Answer-measured from beginning to end of QRS complex; represents time for ventricular depolarization (contraction); <0.12; disturbance indicates conduction problem in bundle branches or ventricle...

PCCN Master Questions (Cardiac**, Pulmonary*, Endocrine, Neurology, Renal, GI, Hematology, Electroytes, Medications) with Complete Solutions PCCN Master Questions (Cardiac**, Pulmonary*, Endocrine, Neurology, Renal, GI, Hematology, Electroytes, Medications) with Complete Solutions PCCN Master Questions (Cardiac**, Pulmonary*, Endocrine, Neurology, Renal, GI, Hematology, Electroytes, Medications) with Complete Solutions 1. Cardiac - ANSWER-1. Cardiac Pt's EKG shows ST elevation i...