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After thrombolytic are administered, what needs to be watched?
- correct answer- Watch for signs of bleeding
ASYSTOLE - correct answer-
Describe a CABG - correct answer- A Vein is taken out of
the leg or artery out of an arm. It is attached at the root of the
aorta, and beyond the blockage to have blood flow to the heart
Describe a paracentesis. - correct answer- -A procedure
that is needed to get rid of the fluid in the abdomen
-Have the pt. void before the procedure (ensures the bladder is
out of the way and wont get punctured)
-Patient is positioned in fowlers position in bed
Describe a post op CABG - correct answer- -rewarm
slowly: if too quick- vasodilatation will occur and BP will drop
-q15 min urinary output for 24 hrs
,-patient must be sitting up!!
-maintain blood pressure and vitals
-Monitor hemodynamics
-Monitor for drainage!: *If more than 150 mL/hour call rapid!!!!
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Describe acute pancreatitis. - correct answer- A serious
and at times life threatening inflammation of the pancreas. It is
caused by premature ativation of excessive pancreatic enzymes
that destroy tissues and pancreatic cells (basically the pancreas
starts digesting itself)
Describe an MI S/S of a female - correct answer-
indigestion, chronic fatigue, inability to "catch their breath",
aching, choking, strangling
Describe bleeding precautions - correct answer- -Soft
toothbrush
-Electric razor
-Fall precautions
Describe chronic pancreatitis. - correct answer-
Progressive,destructive disease of the pancreas that has
, remissions and exacerbation. Pain is not described as "boring"
pain
Describe contraindications for thrombolytic therapy - correct
answer- Absolute
-Any prior intracranial hemorrhage
-Cerebral vascular lesion
-Known malignant intracranial neoplasm
-Ischemic stroke within 3 months
-Suspected aortic dissection
-Active bleeding
-Closed head or facial trauma with in 3 months
Relative
-Hx of poorly controlled HTN
-BP greater than 180/110
-Pregnancy
-Dementia, or other intracranial pathology
-CPR (10 minutes+) or major surgery within 3 wks
-Recent internal bleeding (2-4 weeks)
-Noncompressible vascular punctures