Pericardiocentesis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A Fib - Gross irregular heartbeat Atrium not contracting like should possibility of clots Give Beta blocker-Metropolol (Lopressor) to lower HR If BP is 96/?? and HR is 120 still give to patient ACE inhibitors - Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Converts Renin 1 to Renin II ends in -opril (Lisinopril) Monitor for decreased BP and hyperkalemia Promotes vasodilation and diuresis Relieves S/S of HF Dry hacking cough=meds S/E-Angioedema, Cough, Electrolyte-Potassium Typically given to renal ...

37) When preparing a client for a pericardiocentesis, which position does the LPN/LVN place the client in? 1. Supine with slight lowering of the head 2. Lying on the right side with a pillow under the head 3. Lying on the left side with a pillow under the chest wall 4. Supine with the head of bed elevated at a 45- to 60-degree angle Correct Answer: 4. Supine with the head of bed elevated at a 45- to 60- degree angle

Mc burney's point - Answer Point in RLQ abd of appendix. Tenderness indicates appendicitis Murphy's sign - Answer Place fingers under rt coastal margin and instruct to take deep breath. Increased tenderness with sudden stop during inhalation is a positive murphy's sign Obturator muscle, psoas sign, Rovsing's sign - Answer All assessment used to r/o appendicitis Homan's sign - Answer Out dated and not recommended to use for assessment for DVT Jar sign(markle sign) - A...

RDCS EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/25 A patient with a systolic ejection murmur and diminished A2 has what? - ANSWERSAortic Stenosis What is Congestive Heart Failure? - ANSWERSClinical findings that occur when the heart ( right or left side) is unable to maintain adequate circulation for any reason. Pump failure. - Characterized by: fatigue, shortness of breath, peripheral edema and abdominal distention What is hypovolemic shock? - ANSWERSFrom volume loss or cardiogenic shock, unabl...

A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who was recently diagnosed with heart failure. Which of the following should be included in the client and family teaching? - Low sodium diet Symptoms to report to the provider Medication teaching Fluid restriction Which of the following assessment findings is a priority during blood transfusion? - Chest pain The nurse is caring for a client with mitral regurgitation. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate the client to devel...

A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who was recently diagnosed with heart failure. Which of the following should be included in the client and family teaching? (Select all that apply) - Low sodium diet Symptoms to report to the provider Medication teaching Fluid restriction Which of the following assessment findings is a priority during blood transfusion? - Chest pain The nurse is caring for a client with mitral regurgitation. Which of the following would the nurse antici...

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...

The direction of the Doppler shift determines: A. the peak velocity of the flow B. the color Doppler hue C. the average velocity of the flow D. the color Doppler luminance -answer- B. the color Doppler hue Color Hue - perceived color used to demonstrate direction (red and blue or positive and negative shift) What is the primary factor that determines the resistance characteristics of the arterial signal displayed by PW Doppler? A. vessel course and location B. branch number C. part it...

nitroglycerin ~ a nitrate drug used in the treatment of angina bruit ~ an abnormal blowing or swishing sound heard during asucultation of an artery or organ cardioversion ~ the restoration of the hearts normal sinus rythm through an electric shock delivered by a defibrillator extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ~ blood leaves the body enters the heart-lung machine where it is oxygenated and then returns to a blood vessel to circulate through the bloodstream pericardiocentes...

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