Cardiac chapter 18-Test 1 ECPI Exam
Questions and Answers
What is important to check and document after a cardiac catheterization is performed -
Answer-Distal pulses
What is a risk factor after a cardiac catheterization - Answer-Hemorrhage
Purpose of cardiac catheterization - Answer-Helps visualize any blockages in the heart,
also looks at valves
Hoiter monitor - Answer-Portable ECG, records any rhythmic changes over time
Test run for diagnosis of vascular disease - Answer-History and physical exam, lab
work: CBC, urinalysis, blood lipid and cholesterol, or sequential multiple analyzer (SMA)
panel
What diagnostic test would be done after an MI - Answer-Troponin, will elevate if there
is muscle damage, will go back down after ten days
What Will elevate 4-8 hours post heart attack - Answer-CPK
What test is used for someone having angina - Answer-CK-MB, if positive shows there
is ischemia to the heart
What is an ABI used for - Answer-Intermittent claudication
Cocain and methamphetamine does what to arteries - Answer-Vasoconstriction, blood
pressure will often be high after they take it
Bed rest with bedside commode privileges is ordered for the first _______ hours for MI
and severe CHF. - Answer-24 to 72
What are some common problems for a pt with cardiovascular disorders - Answer-
Fatigue, dyspnea, pain, fluid overload (CHF, JVD, diuretic needed) , altered tissue
perfusion, impaired tissue integrity
Will most cardiovascular disorder pt's develop CHF? - Answer-Yes, and they will need
to be placed on a diuretic, watch potassium levels
When are Ted stockings applied - Answer-Before the pt gets out of bed
What are the 3 shunts involved in fetal circulation - Answer-Ductus venousus, foramen
ovale, patent ductus
Questions and Answers
What is important to check and document after a cardiac catheterization is performed -
Answer-Distal pulses
What is a risk factor after a cardiac catheterization - Answer-Hemorrhage
Purpose of cardiac catheterization - Answer-Helps visualize any blockages in the heart,
also looks at valves
Hoiter monitor - Answer-Portable ECG, records any rhythmic changes over time
Test run for diagnosis of vascular disease - Answer-History and physical exam, lab
work: CBC, urinalysis, blood lipid and cholesterol, or sequential multiple analyzer (SMA)
panel
What diagnostic test would be done after an MI - Answer-Troponin, will elevate if there
is muscle damage, will go back down after ten days
What Will elevate 4-8 hours post heart attack - Answer-CPK
What test is used for someone having angina - Answer-CK-MB, if positive shows there
is ischemia to the heart
What is an ABI used for - Answer-Intermittent claudication
Cocain and methamphetamine does what to arteries - Answer-Vasoconstriction, blood
pressure will often be high after they take it
Bed rest with bedside commode privileges is ordered for the first _______ hours for MI
and severe CHF. - Answer-24 to 72
What are some common problems for a pt with cardiovascular disorders - Answer-
Fatigue, dyspnea, pain, fluid overload (CHF, JVD, diuretic needed) , altered tissue
perfusion, impaired tissue integrity
Will most cardiovascular disorder pt's develop CHF? - Answer-Yes, and they will need
to be placed on a diuretic, watch potassium levels
When are Ted stockings applied - Answer-Before the pt gets out of bed
What are the 3 shunts involved in fetal circulation - Answer-Ductus venousus, foramen
ovale, patent ductus
