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ESPN LSIII CARDIO
Question | Answer |
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Barorecptors in the aortic arch and carotid sinuses respond to changes in the LSIII CARDIO | ARTERIAL PRESSURE |
**Know this Sympathetic nervous system stimulation causes a release of the neurotransmitter ?? which causes the Heart rate to ??? and also causes vaso LSIII CARDIO | epinephrine increase vasoconstriction |
Parasympathetic stimulation casuse the release of the neurotransmitter ?? which causes the Heart rate to ?? LSIII CARDIO | aceytocholine decrease |
Stretc h receptors in the vena cav and tright atrium respond to changes in LSIII CARDIO | blood pressure |
Increase in blood volume result in ??? ADH release LSIII CARDIO | decrease |
Decrease in blood volume result in ??? ADH release LSIII CARDIO | increase |
ADH is released by the __ gland LSIII CARDIO | pituitary |
Renin is an enzyme secreted by the _____- LSIII CARDIO | kidney |
Increases in renin secretion will ?? the blood pressure LSIII Cardio | Increase |
Write the formula for determining cardiac output: LSIII Cardio | CO = SV or HR |
**Know this What is the heart's natural pacemaker & where is it located LSIII Cardio | SA nod - top of right atrium |
If the natural pacemaker fails, what other area of the heart can initiate an impulse LSIII Cardio | Any cardiac muscle tissue, any cell (AV node would start if not any cell) |
**Know this What needs to be monitored on an extremity that was used for cardiac catheterization LSIII Cardio | peripheral pulses |
**Know this Any cell of the heart can cause a beat True or false LSIII Cardio | true |
Define CAD | Group of disease that prevent coronary heart from getting enough oxygen |
List 4 meds commonly used to treat CAD and briefly describe their action | nitro - decreases workload and vasoldilation lopressor - slows heart rate digoxin increases force of concentration lasix - removes fluid |
List 4 meds commonly used to treat CAD and briefly describe their action | calcium channel blockers beta blockers cholesterol lowering agents |
List 5 surgical treadtements for CAD and breifly describe what they are | CABG |
List 5 surgical treatments for CAD and breifly describe what they are | Aplasty |
List 5 surgical treadtements for CAD and breifly describe what they are | PTCA |
List 5 surgical treadtements for CAD and breifly describe what they are | Stent |
List 5 surgical treatements for CAD and breifly describe what they are | |
What is the cause ofthe s/s associated with angina | Ischemia do to lack of O2 |
Describe the characteristics and location of the pain associated with Angina: | |
Cardiac enzymes will be normal because no damage with Angina | |
How do vasoldilators and beta blockers help with S/S of angina | Open vessels to increase O2 to heart |
How does surgical treatment compare with CAD treatments | |
KNOW THIS What causes angina | Lack of oxygen and blood flow to myocardinin |
KNOW THIS How does regular exercise help minimize the damage done during an M.I. | muscle working collateral circulation |
What happens to cardiac enzymes levels after an M.I. and why | They increase because of tissue |
Waht happens to their WBC and why | They increase because they are cleaning up necrotic tissue |
List 3 primary causes of an MI and indicate which one is the most common | #1 clot #2 sudden athrosclerotic block #3 Vasopspasms |
Most MIs involve which part of the heart | Left ventricle |
List the symptoms of an MI other than chest pain | increased cardiac enzymes |
Why is a person more likely to have dysrhythmias following an MI | |
Why is a person more likely to do into heart failure after an MI | damaged ventricle not going to contract correctly |
KNOW THIS What is drug of choice for pain associated with MI | MORPHINE |
What route should be given for the morphine associated with MI | IV Push because it works faster Don't give IM meds |
**KNOW THIS How does regular exercise help minimize the damage done during an MI also called the silent killer | Keeps themuscle working , collateral circulation |
KNOW THIS P-waves on the ECG represent what part of the cardiac cycle | atria contracting depolarization |
The QRS complex represents | Ventricle contracting repolarization |
T-waves represent | ventrical relaxing (repolarization) |
What is the heart's pacemaker | the SA Node |
The pain assoiciated with CAD is referred to as ?? & ??. which is a result of ?? caused by a decreased ?? | The pain associated with CAD is referred to as ANGINA PECTORIS, which is a result of ISCHEMA, caused by decreased OXYGEN |
The pathophysiology of CAD is a narrowing or obstruction of the ?? arteries d/t ???? placques | The pathophysiology of CAD is a narrowing or obstruction of the CORONARY arteries d/t ATHEOSCLEROTIC placques |
What should the nurse advise the patient with angina pectoris to do when experiencing pain | Rest sit Nitro 1 times every 5 minutes times 3 |
The patient with angina whould learn to avoid activities that can trigger pain. What are some of these | Shoveling snow, exercise, stress, smoking, heavy meals |
What are risk factors for developing CAD | Obesity , smoking, family history, increeased blood lipids, Diabetes mellitis |
What kind of anesthesia does the patient receive when undergoing a cardiac catheterization | Conscious sedation - versed Loal at the insertion site |
What needs to be monitored post op | VS, chest pain, peripheral edema, neuro vascular checks to extremities( checking to see if nerve still intact) |
How does angioplasty relieve anginal pain | Opens artery so oxygen rich blood circulates in heart compresses plaques against wall |
How does CABG (coronary artery bypass) relieve anginal pain | Saphenous vein used to bypass occluded arteries bypasses occluded arteriers |
Nitrates relieve pain by | dilateing coronary arteries |
Myocardial infarction occurs when the myocardial tissue is abrutly deprived of oxygen, causing | tissue death ischemia |
What is the reason for doing cardiac enzymes/isoenzymes | Show that certain proteins are increased in blood d/t necrotic heart muscle |
Describe the quality of the pain assoicated with an Mocardial Infarction | Crushing substernal radiating to the neck, jaws, left arm |
What are other signs and symptoms of an M.I. | Shortness of breath throw up, nausea |
Dysrhythmias frequently occur after an MI d.t | decreased myocardial pumping/ irritability of myocardium |
Heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and pulmonary edema occur d/t | decreased cardiac output which decreases metabolism |
Thrombophlebitis frequently occurs d.t | Prolonged bed rest and forced inactivity, venous stasis |
How can thrombophlebitis be prevented | anticoag and passive ROM exercise, SCD's ted hose |
KNOW THIS how can thrombophlebitis be prevented | SCD's and ted hose |
Why is it important to obtain 12-lead ECG's to diagnose and M.I. | to see all he sides of heart function |
with an M.I. the S-T segment will be what | Elevated |
With Ischemia, the S-T segment will be | depressed |
How is the pain associated with an M.I relieved? | Morphine |
Why is rest so important in the acute phase of an M.I. | decreases oxygen needs and workload on heart |
***KNOW THIS The antidote for coumadin is | VITAMIN K |
**KNOW THIS The antidote for heparin is | Protamine sulfate |
The antidote for digoxin is | digoxin immune FAV (Digibind) |
Pulmonary edema is the accumulation of ??? in the ??? | Pulmonary edema is the accumulation of fluid in the alveoli and lung tissue |
What does the sputum look like in the client with pulmonary edema? | Pink frothy |
What are other symptoms of pulmonary edema | crackles, hypoxia |
What are 6 medications types that may be used to treat pulmonary edema | Lasix - diuretics, morphine, nitro, lanoxin Loop diuretics, morphine, lanoxin = makes heart contract harder |
What kind of diet will the patient with CHF be on | Low sodium, and low fat high potassium |
What are 2 common side effects of beta blockers drugs that the nurse should assess for prior to administering the drug | Decrease pulse, decrease blood pressure bradycardia and hypotension |
**Know this Can you give beta blockers to an asthma patient | Never give asthma patients beta blockers |
The immediate treatment for ventricular fibrillation is | defibrillate CPR |
What is the treatment for atrial fibrillation | pacemaker, anticoagulant, cardioversion and anti thrombolytics |
**KNOW THIS What drug is used to treat ventricular fibrillation | Lidocaine |
** KNOW THIS How does Lidocaine work | suppresses impulse that triggers dysrhythmias |
What ddrug is commonly used when the patient's heart rate is too low | atrophine |
What is the normal cardiac output (number of ml) | 3600 ml. |
What is the formula used to determin it | CO = stroke volume x HR |
What is the normal ejection fraction | greater than 60% approximate 70% of blood volume in heart |
How do ACE inhibitors help treat CHF | act as anti hypertensive to decrease peripheral arterial resistance and improve cardiac output |
What is the definition of hypertensions | Blood pressure greater than 140/90 consectutive |
What is the most common form of hypertension | Essential primary |
What risk factors are associated wih hypertension | age, gender, race, history, smoking, obesitiy, stress, oral contraceptives, cholesterol |
Name 5 classes of hypertension | Diuretics help rid the body of ecess fluid to help increase BP Beta Blockers - adrenergic stimulation and myocardial O2 demand |
Name 5 classes of hypertension | ACE Inhib lower peropheral arterial resistance and improve cardiac output Calcium Channel Block - Increase coronary artery blood supply and lower myocardial O2 demands Angion Blockers lower effects of angio recep sites such as vasc.sm muscle & adrendals |
What are complicarions that may occur from untreated sustained hypertension | Organ damage, stroke, MI, TIA, increase risk of stroke, MI |
**Know This What are signs and symptoms of Hypertension | H/A, dizzy, ringing ears, blurrred vision, epitaxis, BP 140/90 consistently |
What are s/s of venous stasis in the legs? | leg pain, ede,a, color, temp, dark pigmentation |
What are vericose veis | tortuous dilated vein with incompetant valves |
Define Phlebitis | Supeficial veins are irritated and inflammed d/t IV catheter venipuncture |
Define Thrombophlebitis | inflammation of vein in conjunction with formation of a thrombus |
Define DVT | development of thrombus in deep vein of extremity cause break off and travel to lungs = Pulmonary embolism dangerous |
What are risk factors associated ith Phlebitis, Thrombophlebitis and DVT | |
**KNOW THIS What is Buerger's disease (thromboangitis obliterans) | occlusive vascular condition small and medium arteries become inflammed and thrombotic |
**KNOW THIS What is #1 risk factor in Phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | smoking |
**Know this What is #1 s/s of phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | sensitive to cold |
KNOW THIS What is raynaud's disease | intermittant attcks of ischemia caused by cold or emotional stimuli |
KNOW THIS What teaching needs to be done with client with Raynaud's disease | No smoking decrease stress and wear gloves with cold objects |
What needs to be monitored when the Dr. orders "neuro circ checks" following femerol bypass or abdominal aortic aneuriysm repair | |
**KNOW THIS What is Buerger's disease (thromboangitis obliterans) | occlusive vascular condition small and medium arteries become inflammed and thrombotic |
**KNOW THIS What is #1 risk factor in Phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | smoking |
**Know this What is #1 s/s of phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | sensitive to cold |
KNOW THIS What is raynaud's disease | intermittant attcks of ischemia caused by cold or emotional stimuli |
KNOW THIS What teaching needs to be done with client with Raynaud's disease | No smoking decrease stress and wear gloves with cold objects |
What needs to be monitored when the Dr. orders "neuro circ checks" following femerol bypass or abdominal aortic aneuriysm repair | |
**KNOW THIS What is Buerger's disease (thromboangitis obliterans) | occlusive vascular condition small and medium arteries become inflammed and thrombotic |
**KNOW THIS What is #1 risk factor in Phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | smoking |
**Know this What is #1 s/s of phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | sensitive to cold |
KNOW THIS What is raynaud's disease | intermittant attcks of ischemia caused by cold or emotional stimuli |
KNOW THIS What teaching needs to be done with client with Raynaud's disease | No smoking decrease stress and wear gloves with cold objects |
What needs to be monitored when the Dr. orders "neuro circ checks" following femerol bypass or abdominal aortic aneuriysm repair | |
**KNOW THIS What is Buerger's disease (thromboangitis obliterans) | occlusive vascular condition small and medium arteries become inflammed and thrombotic |
**KNOW THIS What is #1 risk factor in Phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | smoking |
**Know this What is #1 s/s of phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | sensitive to cold |
KNOW THIS What is raynaud's disease | intermittant attcks of ischemia caused by cold or emotional stimuli |
KNOW THIS What teaching needs to be done with client with Raynaud's disease | No smoking decrease stress and wear gloves with cold objects |
What needs to be monitored when the Dr. orders "neuro circ checks" following femerol bypass or abdominal aortic aneuriysm repair | |
**KNOW THIS What is Buerger's disease (thromboangitis obliterans) | occlusive vascular condition small and medium arteries become inflammed and thrombotic |
**KNOW THIS What is #1 risk factor in Phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | smoking |
**Know this What is #1 s/s of phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | sensitive to cold |
KNOW THIS What is raynaud's disease | intermittant attcks of ischemia caused by cold or emotional stimuli |
KNOW THIS What teaching needs to be done with client with Raynaud's disease | No smoking decrease stress and wear gloves with cold objects |
What needs to be monitored when the Dr. orders "neuro circ checks" following femerol bypass or abdominal aortic aneuriysm repair | |
**KNOW THIS What is Buerger's disease (thromboangitis obliterans) | occlusive vascular condition small and medium arteries become inflammed and thrombotic |
**KNOW THIS What is #1 risk factor in Phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | smoking |
**Know this What is #1 s/s of phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | sensitive to cold |
KNOW THIS What is raynaud's disease | intermittant attcks of ischemia caused by cold or emotional stimuli |
KNOW THIS What teaching needs to be done with client with Raynaud's disease | No smoking decrease stress and wear gloves with cold objects |
What needs to be monitored when the Dr. orders "neuro circ checks" following femerol bypass or abdominal aortic aneuriysm repair | |
**KNOW THIS What is Buerger's disease (thromboangitis obliterans) | occlusive vascular condition small and medium arteries become inflammed and thrombotic |
**KNOW THIS What is #1 risk factor in Phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | smoking |
**Know this What is #1 s/s of phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | sensitive to cold |
KNOW THIS What is raynaud's disease | intermittant attcks of ischemia caused by cold or emotional stimuli |
KNOW THIS What teaching needs to be done with client with Raynaud's disease | No smoking decrease stress and wear gloves with cold objects |
What needs to be monitored when the Dr. orders "neuro circ checks" following femerol bypass or abdominal aortic aneuriysm repair | |
**KNOW THIS What is Buerger's disease (thromboangitis obliterans) | occlusive vascular condition small and medium arteries become inflammed and thrombotic |
**KNOW THIS What is #1 risk factor in Phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | smoking |
**Know this What is #1 s/s of phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | sensitive to cold |
KNOW THIS What is raynaud's disease | intermittant attcks of ischemia caused by cold or emotional stimuli |
KNOW THIS What teaching needs to be done with client with Raynaud's disease | No smoking decrease stress and wear gloves with cold objects |
What needs to be monitored when the Dr. orders "neuro circ checks" following femerol bypass or abdominal aortic aneuriysm repair | |
**KNOW THIS What is Buerger's disease (thromboangitis obliterans) | occlusive vascular condition small and medium arteries become inflammed and thrombotic |
**KNOW THIS What is #1 risk factor in Phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | smoking |
**Know this What is #1 s/s of phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | sensitive to cold |
KNOW THIS What is raynaud's disease | intermittant attcks of ischemia caused by cold or emotional stimuli |
KNOW THIS What teaching needs to be done with client with Raynaud's disease | No smoking decrease stress and wear gloves with cold objects |
What needs to be monitored when the Dr. orders "neuro circ checks" following femerol bypass or abdominal aortic aneuriysm repair | |
**KNOW THIS What is Buerger's disease (thromboangitis obliterans) | occlusive vascular condition small and medium arteries become inflammed and thrombotic |
**KNOW THIS What is #1 risk factor in Phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | smoking |
**Know this What is #1 s/s of phlebitis, DVT, thrombophlebitis | sensitive to cold |
KNOW THIS What is raynaud's disease | intermittant attcks of ischemia caused by cold or emotional stimuli |
KNOW THIS What teaching needs to be done with client with Raynaud's disease | No smoking decrease stress and wear gloves with cold objects |
What needs to be monitored when the Dr. orders "neuro circ checks" following femerol bypass or abdominal aortic aneuriysm repair | |
What kind of teaching should you do for someone with arterial insufficieny in their legs | don't cross legs |
**KNOW THIS What is intermittant claudication | Cramplike pain in calves caused by poor arterial circulation |
What are risk factor for CVA | obesity, hypertension |
**KNOW THIS What is the most common cause of CVA | thrombosis |
**KNOW THIS If a patient suffers from left hemiparesis, what side of the brain did the stroke occur on | right side |
What are the symptoms of a CVA | H/A, tingling, numbness |
What is a TIA | transient ischemic attack cerebrovascular insufficiency with temporary episodes of neurological dysfunction varies in severity |
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