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Inflammation of the pericardium, CP that goes away
Pericarditis w/ mvmt and relieved w/ NSAIDS; ST elevation; Sharp,
stabbing CP
Accumulation of fluid in the pericardium (the sac
around the heart); complication of pericarditis;
Pericardial Effusion -SOB, orthopnea, tachycardia (sx of HF)
-TX: NSAIDS----> Pericardiocentesis (depending on
severity)
surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the sac
Pericardiocentesis
surrounding the heart
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acute compression of the heart caused by fluid
accumulation in the pericardial cavity
Cardiac Tamponade -s/sx: decreased CO, tachycardia, dyspea
-ECHO
-Pericardiocentesis
Hallmark of tamponade: Muffled heart sounds, Distended jugular neck veins,
Beck's triade hypotension
The surgical removal of the lining of a portion of
clogged carotid artery leading to the brain. This is
Carotid Endarterectomy
done to reduce the risk of a stroke caused by a
disruption of blood flow to the brain.
-Frequent neuro checks
Carotid Endarterectomy -Close BP monitoring
RN -Airway monitoring
-Monitoring for hematoma formation
Hemodynamically stable management for PE if
IVC filter anticoagulation contraindicated; recent trauma
-Placed just below renal arteries
Monitor
Abdominal aortic
control BP
aneurysm
Surgery/repair
Emphysema (COPD destruction of the alveoli, over time they become
breakdown) constricted and lose their ability to expand
Increased mucous and inflammation; narrowing of
Bronchitis bronchi, scar damage (becomes chronic after 3 cases
of acute)
A blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and
Pulmonary Embolism travels to the blood vessels of the lung, causing
obstruction of blood flow.
Risk factors for PE: Stasis of Blood flow (immobility),
Virchow's Triad hypercoagulability, injury or damage (postop pts), CA
pt's,
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Prophecy Progressive Care RN B V3 Exam
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Practice questions for this set
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Terms in this set (37)
Inflammation of the pericardium, CP that goes away
Pericarditis w/ mvmt and relieved w/ NSAIDS; ST elevation; Sharp,
stabbing CP
Accumulation of fluid in the pericardium (the sac
around the heart); complication of pericarditis;
Pericardial Effusion -SOB, orthopnea, tachycardia (sx of HF)
-TX: NSAIDS----> Pericardiocentesis (depending on
severity)
surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the sac
Pericardiocentesis
surrounding the heart
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acute compression of the heart caused by fluid
accumulation in the pericardial cavity
Cardiac Tamponade -s/sx: decreased CO, tachycardia, dyspea
-ECHO
-Pericardiocentesis
Hallmark of tamponade: Muffled heart sounds, Distended jugular neck veins,
Beck's triade hypotension
The surgical removal of the lining of a portion of
clogged carotid artery leading to the brain. This is
Carotid Endarterectomy
done to reduce the risk of a stroke caused by a
disruption of blood flow to the brain.
-Frequent neuro checks
Carotid Endarterectomy -Close BP monitoring
RN -Airway monitoring
-Monitoring for hematoma formation
Hemodynamically stable management for PE if
IVC filter anticoagulation contraindicated; recent trauma
-Placed just below renal arteries
Monitor
Abdominal aortic
control BP
aneurysm
Surgery/repair
Emphysema (COPD destruction of the alveoli, over time they become
breakdown) constricted and lose their ability to expand
Increased mucous and inflammation; narrowing of
Bronchitis bronchi, scar damage (becomes chronic after 3 cases
of acute)
A blood clot that breaks off from a large vein and
Pulmonary Embolism travels to the blood vessels of the lung, causing
obstruction of blood flow.
Risk factors for PE: Stasis of Blood flow (immobility),
Virchow's Triad hypercoagulability, injury or damage (postop pts), CA
pt's,
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