Pericardiocentesis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ECCO: Caring for Patients with Cardiovascular Disorders Part 2 Questions and Answers Already Passed A patient reports ripping chest pain that radiates to the neck, and shortness of breath. Which interventions should the nurse anticipate? NOT - Decrease BP by 50% in 24 hrs NOT - Prepare pt for CT scan with contrast NOT - Administer dyslipidemia agents - Titrate antihypertensives to MAP 60-65 mm Hg A nurse observes a patient's jugular venous distention, tachycardia, and elevated CVP...

Which of the following is NOT considered goal-directed therapy for cardiogenic shock? acidosis subdural hematoma pericardiocentesis pulmonary edema Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of debriefings? a 52 y/o diabetic male with a partial thickness burn to the left lower leg it can worsen cord damage from an unstable spinal injury identifying individuals who made mistakes during the traumatic event the aorta is torn at its attachment with the ligamentum arteriosum

What are signs of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome Correct Answer: Headache Nausea/vomiting Restlessness AMS Agitation Seizures What causes disequilibrium syndrome? How can it be avoided? Correct Answer: This occurs when plasma solutes (i.e. urea) are lowered too quickly. Prevent by reducing dialysis time and increasing frequency. What causes myocarditis? Correct Answer: Recent viral infections Cocaine abuse Autoimmune disease (i.e. SLE) 2 What is a key intervention to increase pr...

Practice Exam for RCSU CCI Questions and Answers Complete 2024/2025 Which of the following blood gas changes would be expected in a patient that is hyperventilating? increased pH and CO2 decreases pH and CO2 increased pH and decreased CO2 decreased pH and increased CO2 - CORRECT ANSWER-increased pH and decreased CO2 hyperventilating = increased rate of CO2 removed from blood = respiratory alkalosis decrease CO2 means pH goes up What is an absolute contraindication for intra-aortic ...

Right ventricular infarction (RVI) lead changes - II, III, AVF R ventricular infarction s/s - clear breath sounds, hypotension, JVD. R ventricular dilation and dec contractility>> dec preload and CO Reperfusion therapy standard - Within 60 min of ED arrival Common causes of PEA - Hypoxia, tension pneumo, cardiac tamponade BNP as a marker - of L ventricular dysfunction bc ventricles make BNP and an inc of over 100 pg/ml indicates symptomatic HF Transcutaneous pacing (TCP) - ...

Primary concern when a person cannot stop coughing/clearing their throat following house fire/smoke? Airway/Intubate Lab evidence of cellular perfusion Base Excess (Less than -6 is BAD) Multiple people are in the ER of different ages who all go to the same church. They all have the same symptoms. What is the most likely cause? Biologic Suspected shock type with a spinal cord injury Distributive Shock (Includes neurogenic) Patient has GCS of 3, unequal pupils (one sluggish, one blown), ...

Light's criteria exudative pleural effusion CORRECT ANSWER LDH:Serum LDH > 0.6 fluid protein: serum protein > 0.5 pleural fluid LDH > 2/3 upper limit of normal if none met then exudate is transudative Causes of cardiogenic shock CORRECT ANSWER *Acute MI (most common)* *cardiac tamponade* tension pneumo arrhythmia massive PE leading to RVF myocardial disease mechanical abnormalities cardiogenic shock tx CORRECT ANSWER ABC's first identify and treat underlying cause (i...

Progressive Care Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Pericarditis - Answer-Inflammation of the pericardium, CP that goes away w/ mvmt and relieved w/ NSAIDS; ST elevation; Sharp, stabbing CP Pericardial Effusion - Answer-Accumulation of fluid in the pericardium (the sac around the heart); complication of pericarditis; -SOB, orthopnea, tachycardia (sx of HF) -TX: NSAIDS----> Pericardiocentesis (depending on severity) Pericardiocentesis - Answer-surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from...

A patient reports ripping chest pain that radiates to the neck, and shortness of breath. Which interventions should the nurse anticipate? NOT - Decrease BP by 50% in 24 hrs NOT - Prepare pt for CT scan with contrast NOT - Administer dyslipidemia agents - Titrate antihypertensives to MAP 60-65 mm Hg A nurse observes a patient's jugular venous distention, tachycardia, and elevated CVP. ECHO identifies a large pericardial effusion and onset of atrial collapse. What intervention should the n...

TNCC Exam Practice Questions and Answers 100% Pass Primary concern when a person cannot stop coughing/clearing their throat following house fire/smoke? - Correct Answer ️️ -Airway/Intubate Lab evidence of cellular perfusion - Correct Answer ️️ -Base Excess (Less than -6 is BAD) Multiple people are in the ER of different ages who all go to the same church. They all have the same symptoms. What is the most likely cause? - Correct Answer ️️ -Biologic Suspected shock type with a ...