Anterior st elevation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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) - ...

HIT (heparin induced thrombocytopenia) CORRECT ANSWER Bivalirudin and Argatroban are direct thrombin inhibitors and alternatives for anticoagulation for patients with HIT. - HIT is an immune mediated adverse drug reaction caused by antibodies that develop after exposure to heparin, platelets become activated placing patients at risk for development of thrombosis pericarditis CORRECT ANSWER inflammation of pericardial sac, chest pain-sharp,stabbing, dull, achy pain improved with sitting &le...

Right ventricular infarction (RVI) lead changes correct answersII, III, AVF R ventricular infarction s/s correct answersclear breath sounds, hypotension, JVD. R ventricular dilation and dec contractility>> dec preload and CO Reperfusion therapy standard correct answersWithin 60 min of ED arrival Common causes of PEA correct answersHypoxia, tension pneumo, cardiac tamponade BNP as a marker correct answersof L ventricular dysfunction bc ventricles make BNP and an inc of over 100...

Preload refers to: a. The volume of blood entering the left side of the heart b. The volume of blood entering the right side of the heart c. The pressure in the venous system that the heart must overcome to pump the blood d. The pressure in the arterial system that the heart must overcome to pump the blood - Answer-b. The volume of blood entering the right side of the heart Preload is the volume of blood that enters the right side of the heart. This volume stretches the fibers in the he...

A patient complained of Epigastric pain has ST elevation in ECG leads II, III, and aVF. She is diagnosed with an inferior MI, and NTG is administered sublingually. Her blood pressure drops from 120/47 to 90/60 so the Provider order is a right-sided ECG while awaiting cardiology. Where is the correct leap placement for V4R to detect right ventricular MI's? a. 2nd ICS R sternal border b. 4th ICS R mid-cliviclar line c. 5th ICS L mid-clavicular line d. 5th ICS R mid-axillary line correct answ...

A patient presents to the emergency department experiencing an anterior ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. The patient's vital signs are normal. The hospital is not equipped with a cardiac catheterization laboratory. The patient can be transferred to a cardiac catheterization lab within 60 minutes. Which of the following would you anticipate for this patient? A. a bolus of tissue plasminogen activator, followed by an infusion of fibrinolytic therapy B. immediate transfer to the hos...

Internal Medicine Exam Guide Questions and Answers (Revised & Verified) 2024.  Cardiology OXF. I. Common Cardiac Presentations. 1. Chest Pain. ***) Young medical student complains of chest pain, palpitation, dyspnea, and feeling of impending death. The symptoms occur every time when he is studying. The most likely diagnosis is: Q2012 A. Conversion disorder B. Panic attack C. Somatoform disorder D. Hypochondriasis E. Syncope Answer: B* Panic attack ***) All of the following can ca...

CEN Practice Test QUESTIONS AND REVISED CORRECT ANSWERS With Explanations {Rationale}| NEWEST UPDATE Preload refers to: a. The volume of blood entering the left side of the heart b. The volume of blood entering the right side of the heart c. The pressure in the venous system that the heart must overcome to pump the blood d. The pressure in the arterial system that the heart must overcome to pump the blood - ANSWER : b. The volume of blood entering the right side of the heart Pr...

2024 CEN Sample Test Questions with 100% Correct Answers/ Verified Right ventricular infarction (RVI) lead changes - Correct Answer II, III, AVF R ventricular infarction s/s - Correct Answer clear breath sounds, hypotension, JVD. R ventricular dilation and dec contractility>> dec preload and CO Reperfusion therapy standard - Correct Answer Within 60 min of ED arrival Common causes of PEA - Correct Answer Hypoxia, tension pneumo, cardiac tamponade BNP as a marker - Correct Ans...

RQI 2024 ACLS HEALTHCARE PROVIDER ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |A+GRADE Your patient continues to say that he has chest discomfort. What treatment can you repeat as long as it is not contradicted by vital signs? o Morphine sublingual every 1 to 3 minutes o Morphine IV every 1 to 3 minutes o Nitroglycerine sublingual or translingual every 3 to 5 What is your interpretation of the patient's ECG tracing? o Anterior ST-segment elevation of myocardial infa...