Ptca - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Open Heart Complete Exam Questions with Complete Solutions. 6. An OR nurse is preparing to assist with a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). The OR nurse knows that the vessel most commonly used as source for a CABG is what? A) Brachial artery B) Brachial vein C) Femoral artery D) Greater saphenous vein - CORRECT ANSWER D Feedback: The greater saphenous vein is the most commonly used graft site for CABG. The right and left internal mammary arteries, radial arteries, and gastroepiploi...

In the cath lab, what medications when combined with routine nitroglycerine can lead to severe hypotension? a. NPH insulin b. ARBs (losartan, candesartan) c. NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) d. Sildenafil (viagra) and vardenafil (levitra) Correct Answer-d. Sildenafil (viagra) and vardenafil (levitra) For patients in atrial fibrillation, the therapeutic range of Coumadin is an INR of: a. 0.8-1.5 b. 2.0-3.0 c. 12-15 sec d. 200-300 sec Correct Answer-b. 2.0-3.0 At the beginning of a c...

The nurse is providing care to a client after a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). What actions will the nurse include in the client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.) A.Frequent vital signs. B.Determine if the client is allergic to aspirin. D.Offer fluids of choice. F.Monitor infusion of IV nitroglycerine. In assessing a client diagnosed with primary aldosteronism, the nurse expects the laboratory test results to indicate a decreased serum level of which substa...

CPCS 2023/2024 Practice Exam Already Graded A Why is it important to check that the practitioner is not currently excluded, suspended, debarred, or ineligible to participate in Federal health care programs? a. A facility could lose its accreditation if it does not do so b. It is required by Medicare Conditions or Participation c. The facility won't get paid for treating patients unless service is provided by an authorized provider. Which of the following credentials must be tracked on an ongo...

EVOLVE MED SURG HESI EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Rationale:By circling the existing stain upon admission to the unit, the nurse can then assess any increase, though subtle, in the amount of drainage over time. The size of the stain will need to be noted in the chart, but it is not the first action. The nurse removes the dressing under the prescription of the health care provider or in an emergency. Neither of those conditions exist in the question. The dressing in place is an absorben...

Hondros NUR 176 Test 2, Nur 176 Exam 2 Questions 100% Solved. ARF Causes - answerHemorrhage, trauma, infection, decreased cardiac output, medications ARF S/S - answermimics dehydration s/s, anorexia, h/a, edema, vomiting, nausea, lethargy, Malignan hypertension - answerIs the most severe S/S of Malignant hypertension - answer- Diastolic >120 - Blurred vision - Severe h/a - High cholesterol - Dyspnea - History of hypertension Beta blockers - answermedication used to treat several di...

Question 1_4 out of 4 points A patient with cardiac arrhythmia has a pacemaker system with electrodes in the atrium and ventricle. The patient visits his cardiologist for evaluation of the battery, leads, capture and sensing function, heart rhythm and programmed parameters of the system. What CPT® code is reported? Selected Answer: d. 93288 Correct Answer: d. 93288 Response Feedback: Rationale: In the CPT® Index look for Pacemaker, Heart/Evaluation and Programming/In Person and you ...

ATI MED SURG CARDIOVASCULAR EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A nurse is planning care for a client who is having a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with stent placement. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate in the post-procedure plan of care? A. Instruct the client about a long-term cardiac conditioning program B. Administer scheduled doses of acetaminophen C. Check for peak laboratory markers of myocardial damage D. Monitor for bleeding D. Monitor for ...

1. The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with an elevated cholesterol level. The nurse is aware that plaque on the inner lumen of arteries is composed chiefly of what? A) Lipids and fibrous tissue B) White blood cells C) Lipoproteins D) High-density cholesterol A 2. A patient presents to the walk-in clinic complaining of intermittent chest pain on exertion, which is eventually attributed to angina. The nurse should inform the patient that angina is most often attributable to ...

Exam 2: NUR176/ NUR 176 (Latest 2023/2024) Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse I Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A - Hondros Q: What vessels are used to form an AV fistula? Answer: -radial/brachial artery and a cephalic vein of nondominant arm Q: What complications can occur with vascular access? Answer: -thrombosis (most frequent) -stenosis -infections -aneurysms -ischemia -heart failure Q: What are common problems postd...