Exam (elaborations) Cardiac Cath Lab RN A

Cardiac Cath Lab RN A - Prophecy/Relias Q&A Verified As the circulating nurse, what should you wear to protect yourself from radiation? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER