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Cardiac Catheterization -
correct answer ✅Dx tool. Obtains information about the structure
and performance of the heart valves and circulatory system
PTCA -what sites are used -
correct answer ✅Femoral or Radial artery
Angioplasty Post Op care -
correct answer ✅check pedal pulses. Flat position, keep leg
straight.
If they come out with the cath, and you remove it then bleeding
can occur. If they vagal down then have ATROPINE on hand. Have a
liter of fluid available.
Prior to PTCA with diabetes -
correct answer ✅they cant have metformin (Glucophage) before
b/c dye can cause renal problems/failure.
Have pt. take a lot of fluids after.
Arthrectomy -
correct answer ✅Roto-rooter. Excision and removal of plaque with
specialized catheters
, CABG-Advanced Exam Questions
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Used for coronary and peripheral arteries
at risk for emboli and clots
what medication will the patient be on after placing stents -
correct answer ✅anticoagulants
The healthcare provider is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of
mitral stenosis. When auscultating the patient's chest, which type
of heart sound should the healthcare provider expect to hear?
Please choose from one of the following options.
A. Midsystolic murmur
B. Pansystolic murmur
C. Diastolic murmur
D. Systolic ejection murmur -
correct answer ✅C. Diastolic murmur
A patient with a history of coronary artery disease is being treated
for a myocardial infarction (MI). During treatment, acute mitral
valve regurgitation occurs. What is the most likely cause of the
acute mitral valve dysfunction?
Please choose from one of the following options.