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| What would you expect to see in the VS if a patient is hypotensive related to an MI? |
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| When administering a beta blocker after an MI, what assessment findings do you expect to see? (Case study Ch 40) |
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| Who is at risk for cardiovascular disease? |
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| Modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. |
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| What is the first thing you would do when assessing an older adult who comes in with bradycardia? |
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| Which risk factor is a major cause of both cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease? |
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| What is a statement that you may hear a patient say that is having difficulty with heart failure? |
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| What assessment should be performed when a patient complains about feeling dizzy and lightheaded when moving from supine to standing? |
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| What kinds of interventions/tasks should be completed prior to cardiac catheterization, specifically if the patient has renal insufficiency? |
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| Post op assessment findings that would require immediate action after a cardiac catheterization would include: |
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| What is considered a normal PR interval? |
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| What action would you take if a client's heart rate increased slightly during inspiration and decreased slightly during expiration? |
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| What medication might you give to the patient experiencing symptomatic bradycardia? |
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| What kind of teaching could we provide to patients to help them resolve palpitations from PACs or premature atrial contractions? |
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| What medication is usually given to patient that have atrial fibrillation? |
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| What is an expected therapeutic response to adenosine? |
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| What would be your first action if you note a run of V-tach on telemetry? |
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Check patient
Could be artifact |
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| Determine HR on this cardiac strip |
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