Exam 3| NUR 425 LATEST EXAM 3 MEDSURG
KEY CONCEPT COVERED GRADED A+ |SOLVED
What does PCTA stand for?
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
What is percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PCTA)?
The procedure most commonly performed to relieve symptoms caused by
atherosclerotic changes in the coronary vessels.
PCTA, why is it performed?
Opens blocked coronary arteries to improve blood flow to the heart muscle.
When do you take diuretics?
Take early morning and early afternoon to prevent nocturia
What are three common symptoms of Right Sided Heart Failure?
- Jugular vein dictation
- Abdominal distention
- Lower extremity edema
What are two risk factor Right Sided Heart Failure?
- Pulmonary HTN
- JVD
, What are two common symptoms of Left Sided Heart Failure?
- Crackles-bilateral
- SOB
What are three risk factors of Left Sided Heart Failure?
- Mitral / Aortic Valve Disease
- CAD
- HTN
What are four teaching patients with congestive heart failure should be educated to?
1. Weigh self daily. Notify MD if pt gains more than 3 lbs in 1 day.
2. Regular MD visits
3. Take diuretics daily
4. Low sodium diet
Diagnostic lab findings consistent with increased risk of heart failure?
BNP
** Brain Natriuretic Peptide
SOB or chest pain in a patient with a DVT can indicate what?
Pulmonary Embolism
What are four DVT interventions by priority?
1) Anticoagulation administration
2) Elevation of Leg
3) Continuous warm moist compress
4) Ambulation
KEY CONCEPT COVERED GRADED A+ |SOLVED
What does PCTA stand for?
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
What is percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PCTA)?
The procedure most commonly performed to relieve symptoms caused by
atherosclerotic changes in the coronary vessels.
PCTA, why is it performed?
Opens blocked coronary arteries to improve blood flow to the heart muscle.
When do you take diuretics?
Take early morning and early afternoon to prevent nocturia
What are three common symptoms of Right Sided Heart Failure?
- Jugular vein dictation
- Abdominal distention
- Lower extremity edema
What are two risk factor Right Sided Heart Failure?
- Pulmonary HTN
- JVD
, What are two common symptoms of Left Sided Heart Failure?
- Crackles-bilateral
- SOB
What are three risk factors of Left Sided Heart Failure?
- Mitral / Aortic Valve Disease
- CAD
- HTN
What are four teaching patients with congestive heart failure should be educated to?
1. Weigh self daily. Notify MD if pt gains more than 3 lbs in 1 day.
2. Regular MD visits
3. Take diuretics daily
4. Low sodium diet
Diagnostic lab findings consistent with increased risk of heart failure?
BNP
** Brain Natriuretic Peptide
SOB or chest pain in a patient with a DVT can indicate what?
Pulmonary Embolism
What are four DVT interventions by priority?
1) Anticoagulation administration
2) Elevation of Leg
3) Continuous warm moist compress
4) Ambulation
