MedSurg II - Cardiac
Assessment/Diagnostics/Aneurysms (U3)
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pain assessment C: character
O: onset
L: location
D: duration
S: severity
P: pattern
A: associated factors
location for cardiac pain chest
back
jaw
left arm
abnormal cardiac S/S - population women
diabetics
, signs of decreased cardiac output low BP
decreased LOC
SoB
low UO
diaphoresis
anxiety
dizziness
edema
chest pain
cool, clammy skin
cyanosis
cardiac electrolyte levels potassium, calcium, magneisum
- required for muscle contraction
creatinine/BUN kidney function
creatinine best indicator
BUN can be affected by hydration status
CBC anemia
- hGB: best indicator
- HCT: affected by hydration
WBCs (mild increase with MI)
coagulation levels monitored with warfarin or heparin therapy
therapeutic INR 2-3 seconds
- warfarin
heparin therapeutic markers PT
antiXa assay
Assessment/Diagnostics/Aneurysms (U3)
Exam Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
pain assessment C: character
O: onset
L: location
D: duration
S: severity
P: pattern
A: associated factors
location for cardiac pain chest
back
jaw
left arm
abnormal cardiac S/S - population women
diabetics
, signs of decreased cardiac output low BP
decreased LOC
SoB
low UO
diaphoresis
anxiety
dizziness
edema
chest pain
cool, clammy skin
cyanosis
cardiac electrolyte levels potassium, calcium, magneisum
- required for muscle contraction
creatinine/BUN kidney function
creatinine best indicator
BUN can be affected by hydration status
CBC anemia
- hGB: best indicator
- HCT: affected by hydration
WBCs (mild increase with MI)
coagulation levels monitored with warfarin or heparin therapy
therapeutic INR 2-3 seconds
- warfarin
heparin therapeutic markers PT
antiXa assay