NUR 242 Exam 4 Cardiac Latest Exam
Questions And Complete Answers.
absence of leg hair - Answer poor circulation
acites - Answer right sided HF
amputation decreased perfusion - Answer if pt has decreased tissue perfusion notify surgeon/ rapid
response
if bp drops and pulse increases suspect hidden bleeding
amputation dressing - Answer never remove dressing, check under pt for bleeding, reinforce dressing
Amputation wound care - Answer -elevate limb for first 24 hours
-gabapentin for nerve pain
-PCA pump
-prevent contractures
-no semi fowlers
-pt lays lateral side to side (supported with pillows)
-prone position for 20 mins every 2-3 hours ( to prevent contractors)
-monitor for bleeding
-compression dressing
antidote for warfarin - Answer Vitamin K
arterial PVD s/s - Answer - intermittent claudication, pain (pain with activity)
- no edema
- no pulse or weak pulse, no drainage
, - round smooth sores
- black eschar
-no leg hair
- location of sores on toes and feet
arteriosclerosis - Answer hardening of the arteries common with aging
Artherosclerosis - Answer Hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to buildup of cholesterol
plaques
Atrial Flutter - Answer Rate:Atrial 250-350
Ventricular: 100 -175
P: Irregular or absent, often "saw tooth"
QRS: Normal
Rhythm: Regular or irregular
- Often underlying cardiac disease
Carotid massage: increases block
atrial flutter s/s - Answer Palpitations
SOB
Anxiety
Weakness
Angina
Syncope
atrial flutter treatment - Answer beta blockers and
calcium channel blockers "ditlizam or amiodorone"
digitalis
Questions And Complete Answers.
absence of leg hair - Answer poor circulation
acites - Answer right sided HF
amputation decreased perfusion - Answer if pt has decreased tissue perfusion notify surgeon/ rapid
response
if bp drops and pulse increases suspect hidden bleeding
amputation dressing - Answer never remove dressing, check under pt for bleeding, reinforce dressing
Amputation wound care - Answer -elevate limb for first 24 hours
-gabapentin for nerve pain
-PCA pump
-prevent contractures
-no semi fowlers
-pt lays lateral side to side (supported with pillows)
-prone position for 20 mins every 2-3 hours ( to prevent contractors)
-monitor for bleeding
-compression dressing
antidote for warfarin - Answer Vitamin K
arterial PVD s/s - Answer - intermittent claudication, pain (pain with activity)
- no edema
- no pulse or weak pulse, no drainage
, - round smooth sores
- black eschar
-no leg hair
- location of sores on toes and feet
arteriosclerosis - Answer hardening of the arteries common with aging
Artherosclerosis - Answer Hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to buildup of cholesterol
plaques
Atrial Flutter - Answer Rate:Atrial 250-350
Ventricular: 100 -175
P: Irregular or absent, often "saw tooth"
QRS: Normal
Rhythm: Regular or irregular
- Often underlying cardiac disease
Carotid massage: increases block
atrial flutter s/s - Answer Palpitations
SOB
Anxiety
Weakness
Angina
Syncope
atrial flutter treatment - Answer beta blockers and
calcium channel blockers "ditlizam or amiodorone"
digitalis
