expected outcome to evaluate after a cardiac catheterization - correct
answer-the client and family understand discharge instructions. client relaxes
and feels secure.test is performed uneventfully.client is stabilized when
complications after managed successfully.client and family have an accurate
understanding of the diagnostic testing process and discharge instructions.
preparation for cardiovascular computed tomography (ct) with contrast -
correct answer-establish peripheral IV access. for contrast to enhance images
of CT. client does not need to fast or limit activity or use incentive spirometer
normal magnesium - correct answer-1.5-2.5 mEq/L
high magnesium symptoms - correct answer-headache hypotension irregular
heart beat nausea ventricular and atrial tachycardia
assessments after cardiac catheterization - correct answer-monitor blood
pressure and pulse, palpate pulse in different locations, inspect pressure
dressing over insertion site for signs of bleeding, check color and temperature
of affected extremity to confirm blood is circulating well
transesophageal echocardiogram - correct answer-throat is anesthetized.
upright position, check for gag reflex
light headed significant finding - correct answer-heart rate more than 20 bpm
above resting rate
left sided heart failure - correct answer-crackling, wheeze, gurgling, wet
sounds. dyspnea and an effort to sit upto breathe with wet sounds. no high
pitched sounds
vasovagal syncope - correct answer-loss of consciousness due to sudden
hypotension secondary to arrhythmia. leading to cerebral ischemia leading to
syncope.
Ischemia - correct answer-Lack of blood supply