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Cardio Fx

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3 Layers of the heart   endocardium - inner tissue lines heart and valves, protecting myocardium - muscle fibers,pumping action. heart muscle gets blood at diastole epicardium - ext layer  
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What makes up the pericardium?   Visceral - adheres to epicardium, potential pericarditis parietal - supports heart in mediastinum Pericardium space - 20ml fluid to lubricate  
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Describe diastolic phase of heart? Describe systole?   D: relaxation phase of heart filling of ventricles. atrioventricular valves open, semilunar v closed, coronary aa fill S: Contraction of (atria) and ventricles. Atrioventricular valves close, semilunal valves open  
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Blood path from right side of heart?   Rt atrium-rt vent-deoxy blood to pulmonary aa. Receives blood from sup/inf vena cava, coronoary sinus.  
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Blood path of left side of heart?   lft atrium-lft vent-oxy blood from pulmonary vv- aorta aa  
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Describe atrioventricular valve   separate atria from ventricls, tricuspid - rt/ mitral, bicuspid-lft  
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Describe semilunal valves what is important prob with valve prob?   Pulmonic valve- rt vent and pulmonary aa Aortic Valve - lft vent and aorta Valve prob=risk for clotting  
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Describe coronary aa   3 branches: Lft main - lft ant desc down ant wall of heart. Circumflex aa circle around lateral left. Rt main - inf wall- post desc aa  
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What is automaticity? Excitability? Conductivity? Refractoriness?   Auto: initiate electrical impulse, pacemaker cells excit: respond to electrical impulse, depolarize, q cell can fire if need cond: transmit pulse cell to cell Ref: prevent tetany  
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Which node is primary?   SA node in jx of sup vena cava & rt atrium. Firing rate of 60-100/min. Contract atria. AV node(40-60b) fires vent thrugh Bundle of His and on to Purkinje fibers on left side to cause contraction. (30-40b)  
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Desribe depolarization? repolarization?   Dep:contraction Rep: resting Cardiac potential: both together  
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What is the "atrial kick"?   Atrial blood augments vent volume by 15-25% and starts systole.  
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Define cardiac output? Stroke volume? SV decr=? EF decr=?   amt of blood pumped by ea vent during given period. Normal - 5L SV x HR = CO, norm 150lb=4-8L(rest) SV- amt of blood ejected per heartbeat. Avg = 70ml HR - 60-80 norm Decr CO!  
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Parasympathetic vs sympathetic impulses do what to HR? Baroreceptors?   Para: slow HR sym: speed up HR by catecholamines Bar: on aortic arch and coronary aa and sensitive to BP. HTN incr baro. trigger parasym. Hypotension decr baro, trigger symp.  
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Define preload?   pre: stretch of vent at end of diastole and affect SV. Known as LVEDP(lft vent end dias pres).  
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what reduces preload? incr?   diuresis, nitrate(venodilating), loss of blood, dehydration. incr return of circulating blood to vent...IV fluids  
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what is afterload?   Resistance to ejection of blood from vent. Inverse relationship bn afterload and SV. Incr by arterial vasoconstriction and decr SV. Decr by vasodilation bc less resistance to ejection, SV incr  
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what is contractility?   force by contracting myocardium and enhanced by catecholamines and some meds: dig, dopamine, dobutamine incr leads to incr SV  
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What decr contractility   Hypoxemia, acidosis, beta adrenergic blocking agents like atenolol  
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Incr preload, contractility, decr afterload leads to   incr SV  
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Define ejection fraction   % of end diastolic blood volume ejected with ea heartbeat. Left Vent SV. Measures contractility. norm - 55-65%; 40%=heart failure  
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Age changes to heart   decr contractility, incr left vent ejection(prolonged systole), delayed conduction. incr temp, stress=incr HR  
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what are common s/s of CVD?   Ask all about pain chest pain, SOB, peripheral edema, wt gain, abd distention, palpitations, vital fatigue, dizziness, syncope, change in LOC  
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angina pectoris s/s: ask chief complaint   pain, 5-15m, squeezing, full pain in chest/arm/hand/jaw/epigastrium/back Aggravated by excercise/big meal/emotion Tx: rest/nitro/O2  
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ACS(acute coronoary syndrome)   Pain like angina w/ sob, diaphoresis, palpitations, fatigue, N/V Can occur at rest/sleep Tx: morphine  
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Pericarditis s/s? tx?   sharp pain to arms/neck/back with fever/cough/N/dizzy/tachy. Pain incr w/ inspiration/swallowing/coughing tx: sit up/analgesic/anti inflammatory  
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pulmonary disorders: pneumonia/pulmonary embolism s/s? cause? tx?   s/s: sharp pain(pleuritic pain) from lower lung, pain on side tx: treat cause  
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Esophageal disorders (hiatal hernia/reflux/esophagitis   substernal pain, mimics angina tx: food/antacid/nitro  
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Anxiety/panic   stabbing/dull ache w/ diaphoresis/tachy/sob/hands tingle/fear of losing control tx: relaxation meds  
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Musculoskeletal disorders   sharp/stabbing pain in ant chest, unilateral. Follows resp inf w/ coughing. tx: rest/ice/heat/analgesic/antiinflammatory  
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  A month b4 with fatigue/sob/sleep disturbance/anxiety/fleeting chest discomfort(wax/wane)...nonST segment elevation(NSTEMI), ST segment(STEMI)  
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Skin changes with CVD   pallor, peripheral cyanosis(blue nails/nose/lip/earlobes), central cyanosis(blue tongue, buccal mucosa), xanthelasma(yellow plaques on eyelids), cool/cold, moist skin  
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High BP pulse pressure? Postural orthostatic hypotension?   140-90 PP = SP-DP norm 30-40 orth: BP decr in upright pos. causes: decr vol, vasoconstriction, insuff. autonomic effect on constriction  
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Steps to take orthostatic hypotenstion   1. supine for 10m b4 1st BP 2. sitting then standing BP w/ 1-3m bn ea 3. Norm: HR incr 5-20bpm above resting, unchanged SP or decr, incr of 5mm in DP  
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Normal ortho ex. autonomic insufficiency ex.   norm: sup:120/70, HR70/sit:100/55, HR90/stand:98/52, HR94 insuff: sup: 150/90, HR60/ sit:100/60, HR60  
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what is known as sinus arrythmia?   pulse rate incr w/ inhalation, decr exhalation  
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what is the 0-4 scale of pulse quality?   0-absent +1-weak, thready +2-diminished +3-full +4-strong, bounding  
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When palpating temporal pulse, what should not never palpate wtih it?   carotid aa bc decr blood to brain  
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Where is the apical,pmi area? arotic area? Pulmonic? tricuspid? Mitral valve?   apical: 5th intc, left of sternum, midcl line aor:rt of sternum, 2nd intercostal space pul: 2nd intc to left of sternum tri: lower half of sternum, left parasternal area Mi: lft 5th intc, midclav line  
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Abnormal apical impulses?   pulse below 5th intc/lateral to midcl line = lft vent enlargement palpate two diff apical pulses = vent aneurysm forceful pulse - vent heave/lift vibration = thrill/murmur  
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S1 & S2 are what?   normal heart sounds made by closure of tricuspid/mitral(S1) & AV valves(S2), semilunar val(S2) time bn is systole/lub, dub  
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regarding S1 and S2, when is diastole and systole?   S1(lub)-systole-S2(dub)-diastole-S1(lub)-systole-S2(Dub)  
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Where are S3 and S4 in cycle?   S3: after S2, normal in children S4: b4 S1, never normal  
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Abnormal sounds like summation gap? opening snaps? systolic click? murmurs? friction rub?   summ: all 4 sounds into one loud snd open: snd at opening of AV valve(mitral stenosis from high pressure in lft atrium), dias click: semilunar valve stenosis, early sys mur: turbulent blood flow rub: grating snd  
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s/s in extremities of vascular changes   decr capillary refill, hematoma, peripheral edema, clubbing, lower extremity ulcers. Assess pedal first and work up.  
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Lung s/s of vascular changes   pink frothy sputum(edema), cough, crackles at bases, wheezes  
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abd s/s of vascular changes   abd distention(ascites w/ rt vent failure) can see hepatosplenomegaly(liver/spleen engorged) hepatojugular reflux: pos test for HF bladder distention: output imp  
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Aging can show isolated systolic hypertension which is   incr systole with plateaued diastole  
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Norm cholesterol   total: <200 LDL norm: <160- transport choles and trigly into cell, incr LDL = CVD, so LDL <70 HDL: norm m35-70, f35-85, transport choles away from tiss, need to incr HDL >40 Trigly: norm 100-200  
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hypo/hyperkalemia causes what cardiac probs norm?   hypo: Invert Twave, dysrhythmias, vent tachy/vent fibrillation, dig toxicity hyper: heart block, asystole, vent dysrhythmias from decr renal/ spironolactone, ACE inhibitors norm: 3.5-5.0  
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hypo/hypercalcemia on cardiac fx norm?   hypo: slow nodal fx, impair contractility, prolong Q-T, dysrh hyper: from thiazide diurectics red renal excretion, incr contractility, vfib, heart block, short Q-T, AV block, tetany norm: 8.6-10.2  
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hypo/hypermagnesium on cardiac fx norm?   hypo: incr renal excretion, atrial/vent tachy hyper: incr use of antacids, depress contractility, heart block, asystole norm: 1.3-2.3  
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Blood Urea nitrogen norm?   BUN and creatinine end products of protein metabolism excreted by kidneys norm: 10-20  
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Creatinine norm?   normal creat and incr BUN = FVD norm: 0.7-1.4  
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Glucose fasting norm?   norm: 60-110  
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glycohemoglobin (A1c)norm?   blood glucose levels over 2-3mos. diabetic Norm: <7% Nondiabetic: 4.4-6.4%  
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partial thromboplastin time PTT norm?   assess effects of heparin. therapuetic range: 1.5-2.5 times baseline values. aPTT<50 = incr hep dose aPTT>100 = decr hep dose  
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Prothrombin time PT norm?   monitor level of anticoagulation with warfarin(Coumadin) norm: 9.5-12sec  
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International normalized ration INR norm?   monitor effectiveness of warfarin therapuetic range: 2-3.5  
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WBC norm?   4500-11.000/mm  
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Hematocrit norm? Hemoglobin norm?   % of RBC in 100ml of whole blood. RBC contain hemoglobin. Hct norm: m42-52%, f35-47% Hgb norm: m13-18, f12-16  
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Platelets norm?   platelets form thrombus. Meds that decr: Plavix/ReoPro/integrilin/Aggrastat norm: 150,000-450,000  
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What does natriurectic peptide do to BP   Regulates BP and fluid vol. Secreted by vent in response to incr preload w/ incr vent pressure. Level >100 = HF  
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What is hs-CRP, C-reactive protein? norm?   CRP is a protein produced by liver in response to inflammation. Can be from atherosclerosis. High-sensitivity assay is venous blood test to predict CVD risk. High: >3.0 mod: 1.0-3.0 low: <1.0 High incr risk for MI  
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What is fx of homocysteine in cardiac abnormalities?   homo: AA linked to atherosclerosis, damage of endothelial lining of aa and incr thrombus. Incr levels of homo with decr folic acid/B6 & 12 - 12hr fast needed b4 test high risk: >15 borderline: 12-15 optimal: <12  
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ECG monitors? 12 lead detects? 15? 18?   electrical currents of heart. 12: dysrhythmias, chamber enlargement, myocardial ischemia, injury, infarction 15: rt/lft vent post infarction 18: myocardial ischemia/injury  
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What does ECG not detect that pt needs to know?   sob/chest pain/other ACS s/s, so pt needs to report worsening s/s  
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What two ECG leads most often used for continuous monitoring?   Leads II: best visualization of atrial depolarization(P wave) Lead V1: vent depolarization  
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How to apply leads   1. clip hair if need, clean/dry area 2. If sweaty put benzoin, not in area of center of electrode 3. connect to wires b4 put on skin 4. place and change q 24-48h  
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What are three cardiac stress tests   excercise/pharmacologic/mental, emotional stress tests They help determine CAD, cause of chest pain, fx cap of heart after MI or heart surgery, med effects, dysrhythmias, excercise goals...achieve target hr  
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What are contraindications to stress testing   severe aortic stenosis, acute myocarditis/pericarditis, severe HTN, lft main CAD/HF/unstable angina  
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What is monitored during stress test physically?   2 or more ECG leads, bp, skin temp, physical appearance, perceived exertion, chest pain, dyspnea, dizziness, leg cramping, fatigue  
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Nsg intv for stress tests   4h fast b4, no smoke/caffeine  
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If pt is disabled, what meds can be used to mimic pt reaching target hr?   dipyridamole(Persantine)/15-30m & adenosine(Adenocard)/<10s- maximally dilate coronary aa. Dobutamine can also be used SE: chest discomfort, dizzy, ha, flushing, nausea  
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What does echocardiography test for?   measure of ejection fraction and size/shape/motion of cardiac structures Pericardial effusions/murmurs Positive if abnormals in vent wall motion seen in stress, not rest  
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Transesophageal Echocardiography TEE   alternative gives clearer images so first line tool for CVD  
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nsg intv for TEE   NPO 6h b4, bed rest and elevate head to 45 deg  
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How do radioisotopes help detect MI?   Thallium used and does not cross into scarred myocardium so they reveal myocardial ischemia, which can recover, then compare 3h later to infarctions  
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Diff bn ischemia and infarction   Ischemia=decreased oxygen/nutrients Infarction=no blood flow to the area Ischemia can lead to infarction. ischemia means, reduced of blood supply to specific organ. while, infarction refers to death tissue.  
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nsg intv with nuclear imaging   Tell pt getting either planar or SPECT test, no nuclear prep needed. SPECT needs arms over head for 20-30m, if not able, then planar  
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To test vent fx and wall motion   ERNA, Equilibrium radionuclide angiocardiography, known as MUGA, Multiple-gated acquisition.  
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How are CT/CAT/EBCT, electrobeam, scans used for heart?   evaluate masses in heart, diseases of aorta and pericardium. EBCT: amt of Ca deposits in coronary aa and atherosclerosis  
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PET scans are best for scanning   neurologic dysfx, but also cardiac dysfx.  
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what is cardiac catheterization   invasive diagnostic, arterial(lft sided cath) and venous(rt sided) catheters inserted in vessels. Contrast agents help visualize coronary aa.  
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What allergies need to be known b4 catheterization   iodine used so seafood allergies, but Solu-Medrol can b given b4.  
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What is complication to watch for w/ pt who has DM, HF, renal dis, hypotension, dehydration   contrast agent-induced nephropathy: treatable, but temp dialysis needed. Prevent wtih pre/post procedure IV hydration  
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nsg intv for catheterization   b4: npo 8-12h,asses for hemorrhage After: peripheral pulses q15m-1h, 2-6h bed rest after outpt procedure. Vasovagal response tx: elevate lower ext above heart, IV bolus, IV atropine for brady  
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Angiography is used with card cath which is what   contrast agent in vasc system to outline heart adn vessels.  
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EPS, electrophysiologic Testing   invasive to distinguish atrial from vent tachycardias, syncope, palpitations, v fibb  
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What is involved with hemodynamic monitoring   Direct pressure to assess heart CVP, central venous press, pulmonary aa press, intra-arterial bp...critical care  
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Hemodynamic monitoring cont.   1. flush system 2. stopcock of transducer at atrium level(phlebostatic axis) 3. est zero ref point  
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complications wtih hemodynamic monitoring   pneumothorax, infection, air embolism  
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What is central venous pressure, CVP   pressure in the vena cava or rt atrium. They are = to end of diastole(rest). Also reflects filling(preload) of rt vent. Norm: 2-6mm Hg, should be low  
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Elevated CVP means   >6 = elevated rt vent preload usually from hypervolemia or rt sided HF  
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Low CVP means   <2 = reduced rt vent preload from hypovolemia(dehydration/blood loss/V/D/overdiuresis  
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nsg intv for CVP   confirmed by chest xray, inspected daily for inf. Sterile dsg change.  
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To assess lft vent fx, dx shock, pt response to meds what kind of monitoring   Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring, balloon inflation to rt atrium and flows to pulm aa  
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What does the pulmonary aa monitor   rt atrial, pulmonary aa systolic/diast, mean pulm aa, pulm aa wedge press These evaluate lft vent filling pressures(preload)  
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What nsg intv is important with pulm aa wedge pressure   balloon inflated and floats into pulm aa occluding, so pressure read quickly and deflated  
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How does the Allen test help with Intra-arterial BP monitoring   Det placement of radial aa cath: evaluate perfusion of hand and fingers by radial/ulnar aa...elevate hand/fist for 30s/compress both aa/release fist/release ulnar aa...pink in 6s  
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Nsg intv for intra-arterial bp monitoring   same as CVP...flush system, transducer, monitor for complications: obstruction, hemorrhage, ecchymosis, dissection, embolism, blood loss, pain, inf  
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What is risk with arrythmias?   blood flowing in diff directions, so wants to clot  
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what is nsg intv for brain hemorrhage?   Put on O2 cause too much O2 slows blood flow  
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baroreceptors? chemoreceptors?   bar: in aortic arch/carotid sinus, if decr blood then incr HR. If incr in blood, decr HR Chem: If low O2, incr HR. If incr O2, decr HR  
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Pressure resistance in lungs leads to?   rt side enlarge, angiotensin II constricts vessels  
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What is usual first line med tx for heart disorders?   morphine than nitro than O2  
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Crackles? Cheyne-Stokes resp. Hemoptysis Wheeze Cough   Crack: air move thru fluid Chey: deep breath w/ apnea Hemo: bloody sputum wheez: high pitch, stenosis Cough: Ace inhibitors casue dry cough  
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Examination of abd looking for?   ascites, distention, if bounding pulse in abd, could be aneurysm  
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Cardiac enzymes: CK-MB, myoglobin, troponin I   CK-MB: rise in 4-8h of MI, disappear quickly Myo: rise in 1-3h, disappear Tropon: rise in 3-4h, stay for days  
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