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Cardio/Hemat Test Review
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Nursing
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11/05/2012

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What would you expect to see in the VS if a patient is hypotensive related to an MI?
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When administering a beta blocker after an MI, what assessment findings do you expect to see? (Case study Ch 40)
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Who is at risk for cardiovascular disease?
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Modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
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What is the first thing you would do when assessing an older adult who comes in with bradycardia?
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Which risk factor is a major cause of both cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease?
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What is a statement that you may hear a patient say that is having difficulty with heart failure?
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What assessment should be performed when a patient complains about feeling dizzy and lightheaded when moving from supine to standing?
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What kinds of interventions/tasks should be completed prior to cardiac catheterization, specifically if the patient has renal insufficiency?
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Post op assessment findings that would require immediate action after a cardiac catheterization would include:
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What is considered a normal PR interval?
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What action would you take if a client's heart rate increased slightly during inspiration and decreased slightly during expiration?
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What medication might you give to the patient experiencing symptomatic bradycardia?
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What kind of teaching could we provide to patients to help them resolve palpitations from PACs or premature atrial contractions?
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What medication is usually given to patient that have atrial fibrillation?
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What is an expected therapeutic response to adenosine?
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What would be your first action if you note a run of V-tach on telemetry?
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Check patient
Could be artifact
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Determine HR on this cardiac strip
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