Cardiac Cath Lab RN A - Prophecy/Relias Exam Questions With Answers 2024 (GRADED)

Cardiac Cath Lab RN A - Prophecy/Relias Exam Questions With Answers 2024 (GRADED) As the circulating nurse, what should you wear to protect yourself from radiation? I got this WRONG - ANSWER ***WRONG**** Lead thyroid collar, cap, eye protection, and humoral shield -Lead thyroid collar, apron, and eye protection - Non-leaded apron, humoral shield, and surgical mask - Non-leaded collar, apron, humoral shield, badge, and mask Why is scatter radiation a safety concern? I got WRONG - ANSWER ****WRONG*** It causes leakage radiation from the radiation source or equipment - It is the main source of radiation exposure for patients and staff - It is the primary beam of radiation from the collider to the patient - It causes leakage from the radiation source or equipment What is the normal range for cardiac output? I got this WRONG - ANSWER ***WRONG*** 5-9 liters/min - 4 - 8 L/min -6 - 10 L/min -8 - 12 L/min In patients with a right to left shunt, in which chamber would you expect to record the lower oxygen saturation? I got this WRONG - ANSWER ***WRONG*** Right Atrium - Pulmonary Artery - Left Ventricle - Left Atrium What procedure helps the interventional cardiologist make accurate measurements of a coronary artery? I got WRONG - ANSWER ***WRONG*** Standard angiography