Angioplasty - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

New Patient - ANSWER-No previous records, longer visit, detailed chart established patient - ANSWER-Previous records available from last 3 years, shorter visit, concise chart Diagnostic visit - ANSWER-New problem, chief complaint: new symptom, goal is to determine the cause of the problem and appropriate treatment health management - ANSWER-check up, CC: routine physical or management of chronic problems, goal is preventative care and/or assessing progress of ongoing medical problems ...

Dyspnea - difficult or labored breathing ACE inhibitors - blocks the action of the enzyme that causes the blood vessels to contract, resulting in hypertension. anoxia - absence of oxygen Anemia - A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume. larynospasm - the sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx aneurysm - an excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall. empyema - pus in the pleural cavity A...

ECG leads representing anterior wall - V1-4 (LAD) ECG leads representing the inferior portion of the heart - II, III, and aVF (right coronary artery) ECG leads representing the lateral myocardial wall - I, AVL, V5, & V6 When should you consider immediate diagnostic coronary angiography? - order immediate diagnostic coronary angiography for a STEMI or new-onset Left BBB Another name for angioplasty... - Primary In an acute inferior wall myocardial infarction, occlusion of which coronary art...

Exam 2 Cardiac Practice Questions NCLEX and answers already passed Exam 2: Cardiac Practice Questions NCLEX Which of the following actions is the first priority of care for a pt exhibiting signs & symptoms of coronary artery disease? 1. Decrease anxiety 2. Enhance myocardial oxygenation 3. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin 4. Educate the pt about his symptoms - correct answer 2. Enhancing myocardial oxygenation is always the first priority when a pt exhibits signs or symptoms of card...

Exam 2: Cardiac Practice Questions NCLEXWhich of the following actions is the first priority of care for a pt exhibiting signs & symptoms of coronary artery disease? 1. Decrease anxiety 2. Enhance myocardial oxygenation 3. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin 4. Educate the pt about his symptoms - correct answer 2. Enhancing myocardial oxygenation is always the first priority when a pt exhibits signs or symptoms of cardiac compromise. W/out adequate oxygenation, the myocardium suffers damage....

1. In addition to recording the ECG and preparing the report, an ECG technician must be able to: A. Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities during the recording process. B. Evaluate tracing, recognize abnormal heart rhythms, and report abnormalities to the appropriate health care professionals. C. Maintain patient records and evaluate tracings. D. Perform ultrasounds on blood vessels and assist with angioplasty. - Answer A. Determine if the t...

Medical Terminology BIO-335 Midterm Latest Version 100% Pass What does the root "arthr/o" refer to? Provide an example. Joint Example: Arthroscope, Arthritis What body part is associated with "cardi/o"? Can you give an example? Heart Example: Cardiology, Pericardium What does the root "enter/o" signify? Provide an example. Small Intestines Example: Enteropathy, Dysentery The root "gastr/o" pertains to which organ? Give an example. Stomach Example: Gastrointestinal, Gastritis...

CCI RCIS Practice Questions and Answers 2024/2025 - .035 x 260 cm - CORRECT ANSWER-1. When intervening in the mid/distal right leg from a radial approach, which is the best wire choice? - .038 x 150 cm - .035 x 180 cm - .038 x 180 cm - .035 x 260 cm - compliance - CORRECT ANSWER-2. Which of the following BEST describes a balloon's ability to yield to changes in pressure? - flexibility - pushability - trackability - compliance - to remove calcific atherosclerotic plaque - CORREC...

CRAT Prep Exam with complete solutions 1. In addition to recording the ECG and preparing the report, an ECG technician must be able to: A. Determine if the tracing is accurate and recognize if interference causes abnormalities during the recording process. B. Evaluate tracing, recognize abnormal heart rhythms, and report abnormalities to the appropriate health care professionals. C. Maintain patient records and evaluate tracings. D. Perform ultrasounds on blood vessels and assist with ang...

0.5mm of lead is the equivalent of ______ shielding from xray - 95% shielding from xray 1 inch equals ____ cm - 2.54 1lb = __ kg - 0.45kg A patient has symptomatic narrow QRS complex tachycardia. What should be the first treatment? - *first vagal maneuvers, then 6mg adenosine ACT level needed to proceed with angioplasty (PTCA)? - 250-300 seconds Angiographic view for an LCA ostium? - Shallow (20) RAO Beta 1 receptors - heart (only 1 heart) Beta receptors effect in the heart - Relaxes ves...