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Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) -
correct answer ✅-Improves perfusion to myocardium, surgical
revascularization via stenosis.
-Double bypass 2 coronary arteries, triple bypass 3. More bypasses
increases risk of complications.
-Healthy artery or vein is used to divert blood.
-Relieves s/s of chest pain, exertional dypsnea, and fatigue.
CABG Indications -
correct answer ✅-Continued s/s unrelieved by meds.
-Multivessel blockage.
-Blockage in a bend within a vessel that cannot be treated with PCI
or too risky.
-Unsuccessful PCI, tears in artery.
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-LAD narrowing >50%. Other coronary artery narrowing >70%.
-Persistent ischemia and/or angina.
-Coronary artery stenosis >50%.
CABG Pre-Operative Care -
correct answer ✅-Thorough health assessment, physical, meds,
allergies, and comorbidities.
-Diagnostic studies: CBC, coagulation, electrolytes, T&C for blood,
pulmonary function tests and ABG, renal/liver function.
-Determine if patient is at risk for complications.
-Pre-operative teaching, consents, psychological supports. Done 5-
14 days prior.
-Night before: Shower with hibiclens, NPO after midnight, sleeping
aid for rest.
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-Morning of: Shower with hibiclens, pre-op meds (antibiotics and
anti-anxiety), IV starts (18 gauge), psychological support.
-Procedure is 2-5h long.
Pre-Operative Nursing Diagnoses for CABG -
correct answer ✅*Knowledge Deficit*
-Oral ETT (breathing tube).
-Mechanical ventilator, off 24h after.
-Chest tubes, monitors, foley, pacing wires.
-Pain control.
-IS, early ambulation.
-Includes family teaching.
-*Anxiety/Fear*: Unknown, pain, sedation.
Open Thoractomy (CABG) -
correct answer ✅-Open thoracic cavity.
-Saw through sternum (midline sternotomy).