NUR 304 Exam 5 Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
Troponin level
< 0.04ng/mL
CKMB level
less than 5
BNP level
Less than 100
BNP mild heart failure
> 300
BNP moderate heart failure
> 600
BNP severe HF
900+
Transthoracic ECG
Ultrasound waves used to assess the heart and assess the function of the valves and the
size/function of the atria and ventricles
Nursing considerations for Transthoracic ECG Pre
Explain that it is noninvasive and takes up to 1 hour
Nursing considerations for Transthoracic ECG Intra
, Instructions pt to lie on left side and remain still
Nursing considerations for Transthoracic ECG Post
Plan for follow up care
Transesophageal ECG
Small transducer is introduced into the throat (after being numbed) and is passed down to the
stomach; Detects any problems with the chordae and arrangement of the valves if mitral
valve disease is suspected
Nursing considerations for Transesophageal ECG Pre
Informed consent, NPO 4-6 hours, IV access
Nursing considerations for Transesophageal ECG Intra
Monitor LOC, ECG, vitals
Nursing considerations for Transesophageal ECG Post
Monitor LOC, return of gag reflex, maintain head of bed at 45 degrees
Stress Test
Exercise until near maximum heart rate; Determines the capacity at which the client can
exercise, good for asymptomatic patients
Nursing considerations for Stress Test Pre
Consent, advise athletic shoes and clothing, fast 2-4 hours before
Nursing considerations for Stress Test Intra
12 lead ECG, instruct pt to report chest pain, SOB, or dizziness during
Correct Answers
Troponin level
< 0.04ng/mL
CKMB level
less than 5
BNP level
Less than 100
BNP mild heart failure
> 300
BNP moderate heart failure
> 600
BNP severe HF
900+
Transthoracic ECG
Ultrasound waves used to assess the heart and assess the function of the valves and the
size/function of the atria and ventricles
Nursing considerations for Transthoracic ECG Pre
Explain that it is noninvasive and takes up to 1 hour
Nursing considerations for Transthoracic ECG Intra
, Instructions pt to lie on left side and remain still
Nursing considerations for Transthoracic ECG Post
Plan for follow up care
Transesophageal ECG
Small transducer is introduced into the throat (after being numbed) and is passed down to the
stomach; Detects any problems with the chordae and arrangement of the valves if mitral
valve disease is suspected
Nursing considerations for Transesophageal ECG Pre
Informed consent, NPO 4-6 hours, IV access
Nursing considerations for Transesophageal ECG Intra
Monitor LOC, ECG, vitals
Nursing considerations for Transesophageal ECG Post
Monitor LOC, return of gag reflex, maintain head of bed at 45 degrees
Stress Test
Exercise until near maximum heart rate; Determines the capacity at which the client can
exercise, good for asymptomatic patients
Nursing considerations for Stress Test Pre
Consent, advise athletic shoes and clothing, fast 2-4 hours before
Nursing considerations for Stress Test Intra
12 lead ECG, instruct pt to report chest pain, SOB, or dizziness during
