Ethnic groups at higher risk for cardiopulmonary disease - ANSWER African
American
What kind of Ventricular Arrhythmias can be caused by caffeine? - ANSWER
PVC's ( Premature Ventricular Contractions)
Cardiac Angiography Procedure Teaching - ANSWER - NPO for about 4 hours
before test
- Dye produces a hot, burning feeling when injected
Inspection of the Cardiovascular System - ANSWER Skin Color( Oxygenation),
Clubbing, JVD, Capillary Refill, Edema, hair, skin, nails
Antiembolism Stocking Application Techniques - ANSWER Don't allow them
to roll down and bunch up
Post-Procedure care Cardiac Catheterization - ANSWER -Vital Signs
-Peripheral Pulses
- Punctured Site are Monitored
Definition of Blood Pressure - ANSWER blood pressure is the measurement of
the force exerted by the circulation blood on the walls of the blood vessels
Definition of Cardiac Output - ANSWER - Amount of blood flowing through
the body per minute.
Murmur Sound - ANSWER whoosing or swooshing sound
Multidisciplinary Team - ANSWER a cooperative group that includes
professionals with different qualifications, skills, and areas of expertise
Common Issues with Aging and the Cardiovascular System - ANSWER -
Venous Stasis
- Fatigue
, - Stroke
-Left sided Heart Failure
-Decreased blood flow to the heart and other organs
- Clot formation
Patient Priority for Nursing Assessment - ANSWER Breathing First
Therapeutic patient communication - ANSWER - Support Groups
-Best Response
Risk factors for HTN - ANSWER Gender, Age, Obesity, COPD, Diabetes,
Lifestyle Choices
Hypertensive Crisis - ANSWER A period of extreme high HTN
Patient Teaching regarding HTN - ANSWER -Low Fat Diet
- Life Style Changes
-Rise slowly to prevent orthostatic Hypotension
-
Complication of HTN - ANSWER - Atherosclerosis
- Coronary artery disease
- Myocardial infarction
- Heart failure
- Stroke
- Kidney/eye damage
Patient Instructions Regarding Diuretics - ANSWER Take them in the morning
What is an example of a Diuretic ? - ANSWER Lasix ( commonly prescribed
for Hypertension)
Normal Blood Pressure Reading - ANSWER 120/80 mmHg
Patient Teaching regarding Pacemakers - ANSWER Check Radial Pulse 1
minute
American
What kind of Ventricular Arrhythmias can be caused by caffeine? - ANSWER
PVC's ( Premature Ventricular Contractions)
Cardiac Angiography Procedure Teaching - ANSWER - NPO for about 4 hours
before test
- Dye produces a hot, burning feeling when injected
Inspection of the Cardiovascular System - ANSWER Skin Color( Oxygenation),
Clubbing, JVD, Capillary Refill, Edema, hair, skin, nails
Antiembolism Stocking Application Techniques - ANSWER Don't allow them
to roll down and bunch up
Post-Procedure care Cardiac Catheterization - ANSWER -Vital Signs
-Peripheral Pulses
- Punctured Site are Monitored
Definition of Blood Pressure - ANSWER blood pressure is the measurement of
the force exerted by the circulation blood on the walls of the blood vessels
Definition of Cardiac Output - ANSWER - Amount of blood flowing through
the body per minute.
Murmur Sound - ANSWER whoosing or swooshing sound
Multidisciplinary Team - ANSWER a cooperative group that includes
professionals with different qualifications, skills, and areas of expertise
Common Issues with Aging and the Cardiovascular System - ANSWER -
Venous Stasis
- Fatigue
, - Stroke
-Left sided Heart Failure
-Decreased blood flow to the heart and other organs
- Clot formation
Patient Priority for Nursing Assessment - ANSWER Breathing First
Therapeutic patient communication - ANSWER - Support Groups
-Best Response
Risk factors for HTN - ANSWER Gender, Age, Obesity, COPD, Diabetes,
Lifestyle Choices
Hypertensive Crisis - ANSWER A period of extreme high HTN
Patient Teaching regarding HTN - ANSWER -Low Fat Diet
- Life Style Changes
-Rise slowly to prevent orthostatic Hypotension
-
Complication of HTN - ANSWER - Atherosclerosis
- Coronary artery disease
- Myocardial infarction
- Heart failure
- Stroke
- Kidney/eye damage
Patient Instructions Regarding Diuretics - ANSWER Take them in the morning
What is an example of a Diuretic ? - ANSWER Lasix ( commonly prescribed
for Hypertension)
Normal Blood Pressure Reading - ANSWER 120/80 mmHg
Patient Teaching regarding Pacemakers - ANSWER Check Radial Pulse 1
minute
