Progressive Care Questions And Answers
Graded A+ 2024.
Pericarditis - correct answer. Inflammation of the pericardium, CP that goes away w/
mvmt and relieved w/ NSAIDS; ST elevation; Sharp, stabbing CP
Pericardial Effusion - correct 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 - correct answer. surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the sac
surrounding the heart
Cardiac Tamponade - correct answer. acute compression of the heart caused by
fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity
-s/sx: decreased CO, tachycardia, dyspea
-ECHO
-Pericardiocentesis
Hallmark of tamponade: Beck's triade - correct answer. Muffled heart sounds,
Distended jugular neck veins, hypotension
Carotid Endarterectomy - correct answer. The surgical removal of the lining of a
portion of clogged carotid artery leading to the brain. This is done to reduce the risk of a
stroke caused by a disruption of blood flow to the brain.
Carotid Endarterectomy RN - correct answer. -Frequent neuro checks
-Close BP monitoring
-Airway monitoring
-Monitoring for hematoma formation
Graded A+ 2024.
Pericarditis - correct answer. Inflammation of the pericardium, CP that goes away w/
mvmt and relieved w/ NSAIDS; ST elevation; Sharp, stabbing CP
Pericardial Effusion - correct 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 - correct answer. surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the sac
surrounding the heart
Cardiac Tamponade - correct answer. acute compression of the heart caused by
fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity
-s/sx: decreased CO, tachycardia, dyspea
-ECHO
-Pericardiocentesis
Hallmark of tamponade: Beck's triade - correct answer. Muffled heart sounds,
Distended jugular neck veins, hypotension
Carotid Endarterectomy - correct answer. The surgical removal of the lining of a
portion of clogged carotid artery leading to the brain. This is done to reduce the risk of a
stroke caused by a disruption of blood flow to the brain.
Carotid Endarterectomy RN - correct answer. -Frequent neuro checks
-Close BP monitoring
-Airway monitoring
-Monitoring for hematoma formation
