NR324 Adult Health Exam PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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Cardiac Catherization
an invasive procedure used to evaluate the presence and degree of coronary artery blockage.
Cardiac catherization nursing responsibilities
Administer patient medications.
Update patient charting and document on the procedure.
Assist in interventional procedures.
Monitor for signs and symptoms of infections or side effects of the procedure.
Monitor and document patient vital signs.
cardiac catheterization diagnostics
Coronary angiography (PDF) is done during cardiac catheterization. A contrast dye visible in X-
rays is injected through the catheter. X-ray images show the dye as it flows through the heart
arteries. This shows where arteries are blocked.
exercise stress test
,study that evaluates cardiac function during physical stress by riding a bike or walking on a
treadmill
exercise stress test nursing reponsibilities
Instruct the patient to fast, restrict fluids (especially those containing caffeine), and abstain from
the use of tobacco products for 4 to 6 hr prior to the procedure. Instruct the patient to withhold
medications for 24 hr before the test, as ordered by the health-care provider (HCP).
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Invasive surgical procedure that aims to restore vascularization to the myocardium
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft nursing responsibility
Provide padding
provide comfort prevent ulcers
Communicate surgical progress
assist in monitoring and documenting surgical events
Arrange ICU placement and post op needs
Monitor blood less and urine output
assess pain and administer pain meds
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
recording of the electrical changes that occur in the myocardium during a cardiac cycle
, Electrocardiogram nursing responsibility
Assess client's medical records
Assess HR, sounds and blood pressure
assess chest for irritation and breakdown
Electrocardiogram Education
a non invasive procedure. Gel used to place nodes
echocardiography (ECHO)
recording of sound waves through the heart to evaluate structure and motion
Echocardiogram nursing responsiblity
Explain the procedure to the patient.
No special preparation is needed.
Ensure to empty the bladder.
Encourage the patient to cooperate.
Explain the need to darkened the examination field
Explain that a vasodilator (amyl nitrate) may be given.
Hemoglobin
An iron-containing protein in red blood cells that reversibly binds oxygen.
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Cardiac Catherization
an invasive procedure used to evaluate the presence and degree of coronary artery blockage.
Cardiac catherization nursing responsibilities
Administer patient medications.
Update patient charting and document on the procedure.
Assist in interventional procedures.
Monitor for signs and symptoms of infections or side effects of the procedure.
Monitor and document patient vital signs.
cardiac catheterization diagnostics
Coronary angiography (PDF) is done during cardiac catheterization. A contrast dye visible in X-
rays is injected through the catheter. X-ray images show the dye as it flows through the heart
arteries. This shows where arteries are blocked.
exercise stress test
,study that evaluates cardiac function during physical stress by riding a bike or walking on a
treadmill
exercise stress test nursing reponsibilities
Instruct the patient to fast, restrict fluids (especially those containing caffeine), and abstain from
the use of tobacco products for 4 to 6 hr prior to the procedure. Instruct the patient to withhold
medications for 24 hr before the test, as ordered by the health-care provider (HCP).
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Invasive surgical procedure that aims to restore vascularization to the myocardium
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft nursing responsibility
Provide padding
provide comfort prevent ulcers
Communicate surgical progress
assist in monitoring and documenting surgical events
Arrange ICU placement and post op needs
Monitor blood less and urine output
assess pain and administer pain meds
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
recording of the electrical changes that occur in the myocardium during a cardiac cycle
, Electrocardiogram nursing responsibility
Assess client's medical records
Assess HR, sounds and blood pressure
assess chest for irritation and breakdown
Electrocardiogram Education
a non invasive procedure. Gel used to place nodes
echocardiography (ECHO)
recording of sound waves through the heart to evaluate structure and motion
Echocardiogram nursing responsiblity
Explain the procedure to the patient.
No special preparation is needed.
Ensure to empty the bladder.
Encourage the patient to cooperate.
Explain the need to darkened the examination field
Explain that a vasodilator (amyl nitrate) may be given.
Hemoglobin
An iron-containing protein in red blood cells that reversibly binds oxygen.
