NR 341 - Exam 2 - CAS Review Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Answer: pain down left arm, diaphoretic, holding chest
Q2
Nitro
Answer: can be given 3x every 5 minutes, check BP
Q3
Beta Blockers
Answer: lower bp, hr and O2 demand
Q4
Cath Lab Meds
Answer: plavix
Q5
If you get a STENT
Answer: beta blockers
Q6
Left Ventricle doesn't work
Answer: no cardiac output
Q7
Ejection Fraction
Answer: amount left in left ventricle after contraction
Q8
Unstable Angina
Answer: send home w/ nitro
, Q9
Bradycardia Treatment
Answer: atropine start with .5 mg
Q10
Synchronized Cardioversion
Answer: consent
Q11
Defibrilation
Answer: pulseless vtach and vfib
Q12
Afib-Coumadin
Answer: frequent labs
Q13
Patient has pulse and now doesn't
Answer: NOTIFY physician
Q14
Increased CVP
Answer: heart failure
Q15
Decreased CVP
Answer: dehydration
Q16
Central Line Problems
Answer: infection
Q17
Cardiac Tamponade
Answer: fluid doesn't leave heart
Q1
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Answer: pain down left arm, diaphoretic, holding chest
Q2
Nitro
Answer: can be given 3x every 5 minutes, check BP
Q3
Beta Blockers
Answer: lower bp, hr and O2 demand
Q4
Cath Lab Meds
Answer: plavix
Q5
If you get a STENT
Answer: beta blockers
Q6
Left Ventricle doesn't work
Answer: no cardiac output
Q7
Ejection Fraction
Answer: amount left in left ventricle after contraction
Q8
Unstable Angina
Answer: send home w/ nitro
, Q9
Bradycardia Treatment
Answer: atropine start with .5 mg
Q10
Synchronized Cardioversion
Answer: consent
Q11
Defibrilation
Answer: pulseless vtach and vfib
Q12
Afib-Coumadin
Answer: frequent labs
Q13
Patient has pulse and now doesn't
Answer: NOTIFY physician
Q14
Increased CVP
Answer: heart failure
Q15
Decreased CVP
Answer: dehydration
Q16
Central Line Problems
Answer: infection
Q17
Cardiac Tamponade
Answer: fluid doesn't leave heart