Duplicate of CV - Ch. 21

After a cardiac cath, how should the nurse care for the puncture site?

Atrial natriuretic peptide is a hormone secreted by the ventricles of the heart that increases sodium excretion.

____ Measures pressure in heart chambers blood vessels and coronary arteries

What is the function of the serous fluid between the parietal & visceral membranes of the heart?

Which is not one of the 6 P’s of peripheral vascular disease?

The apical pulse is assessed for how long

What heart sound is normal when heard in children and young adults

Which of the following best describes "diastole?"

You should assess if your patient is allergic to contrast dyes before which procedure?

_________ carry blood from from the capillaries to the heart.

Patient instructions for cardiac Cath: NPO for ___

__________ prevent backflow of blood in the veins.

Which heart sound is “dub” and heard at the start of diastole

Pain, paresthesia, pallor, pulselessness, paralysis, pilkilothermia are the 6 p’s of peripheral vascular disease

__________ is a measure of ventricular efficiency.

___________ is the deposition of lipids in the walls of arteries over a period of years.

Which heart sound is “lub” and heard at beginning of systole

A patient expectorates pink, frothy sputum. Which condition does the nurse suspect?

Edema is palpated where for a supine patient?

Homocysteine is an amino acid that may damage arteries and promote blood clots

Pink frothy sputum and cough are seen with what?

With ___ pulse is weak irregular and thready-more common

Capillary refill indicates ___ flow to extremity

Which test should the nurse expect to be ordered for the patient with severe hyperkalemia?

Normal cardiac impulses arise from the ____________. This is also known as the pacemaker of the heart.

JVD indicates increase in venous volume & often caused by ______

S3 may be heard w/ ___ & ___ in older adults

The _________ heart sound is heard at the start of diastole when the aortic & pulmonary valves close.

_________ carry blood from arterioles to venules.

A 3+ pulse quality is considered?

How should the nurse describe the sound of a pericardial friction rub when educating the patient?

I should know the six P's of peripheral vascular disease.

__________ carry blood from the heart to the capillaries.

Patient instructions for Cardiac Cath: patient should be told they will be ___

Which is the correct action for the nurse to take for a patient recovering from a cardiac catheterization?

Decreased BP stimulates the kidneys to secrete ________.

Which health problem could the nurse suspect when hearing a pericardial friction rub during auscultation?

____ is a test done w/ a device that has a BP cuff hooked to computer that maps the waveforms

The S4 sound I a low pitched sound (gallop) heard in diastole. It occurs w/ _____

Red found in lower extremities occurs from

If the SA node becomes nonfunctional, the _________ can initiate each heartbeat at a slower rate of 40-60 bpm.

Older adults have atypical symptoms of MI. Such as ___

A norm vessel feels soft and springy. A ___ ____ feels stiff

Cardiac surg: a cardioplegic solution is infused into the aortic root along w/ iced saline to cause cardiac standstill

When kidneys secrete renin, the _________ mechanism is initiated, which raises blood pressure (BP).

Before which procedure is patient anti coagulated with heparin until ptt time is 5-6 times greater than norm

____ is an acute phase protein that increase during inflammation process

Before going on the cardio/bypass pump, the pt will be given heparin until the PTT is _______ greater than normal.

__________ provides protection against coronary artery disease.

___ is a test that uses iodine contrast agent

Your patient has a venous blood flow problem. Which problem would you expect to see?

A left sided heart Cath is inserted into the radial brachial and femora artery

Patient should be told they will feel a ___ sensation when undergoing a cardiac Cath

Troponin levels usually stay elevated for _________ after cardiac damage has occured.

CVD is the number one cause of death in women

A right sided cardiac Cath is inserted into the:

During cardiac surgery the sternum is closed with wires through the sternum called a sternotomy

S3 is normal in older adults

The nurse plans to give __________ (the antidote for heparin) before the pt comes off the cardiopulmonary bypass pump.

Abnormal vessel that has a bulging or narrowed wall and a vibration is felt- ____

The physical signs edema, JVD, and weight gain are seen with what?

The normal average of systemic arterial pressure is _________.

Older adults usually have chest pain and other typical symptoms when experiencing an MI.

The ___ is called the pacemaker of the heart

I will read EVERY WORD of the math problems on the test thoroughly.

Crackles wheezes and dyspnea are seen with

Dec hair distribution, thick brittle nails and shiny taunt dry skin occurs from reduced ___ ___ flow

How should the nurse describe the sound of a heart murmur when teaching a patient?

Erb’s point is where heart sound __ is best heard

The Atria of the heart secrete the hormone called

________ is secreted in stressful situations and causes heart rate and blood pressure to increase.

The nurse knows that high levels of LDLs means:

Your patient is about to have cardiac surgery. Which home medication is most important to report to the surgeon?

Which sign/symptom would the nurse expect to see in the patient with hyperkalemia?

I’m areas of decreased are retail blood flow the ischemic areas feel ___

Kidney function must be tested before a computed tomography angiography

_____________ is the difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures.

What rises first and detects MI earlier

_____ records the electrical activity of the heart

Which of the following best describes "systole?"

____- the deposition of lipids in the walls of the arteries over yrs

____________ is used to help diagnose the cause of syncope.

Which lab value would the nurse expect to be elevated in a patient who suffered an MI?

I should know my cardiac biomarkers - when they elevate and peak, how long they stay elevated, etc.

Jugular vein distension is seen in which of the following?

Varicose veins, stasis ulcers, scars around ankles, and signs of thrombophlebitis occur with ___ ___ return

I will read what the math question is ASKING FOR and not get confused by distractors.

The _________ can also initiate a heartbeat at a much slower rate of 20-35 bpm.

__________ is the amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle in one minute.

Which ventricle is thicker and pumps with 5X more force

An S₄ heart sound may be heard in a patient with which of the following conditions?

A client gained 8 lbs in 3 days, is very fatigued, and has lower extremity edema. Which of the following do you suspect?

Brown discoloration and purple skin may be seen with ____ ____ problems

A narrowed heart valve opening or one that does not close tightly can cause which of the following?

_________ is a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that helps regulate blood levels of sodium & potassium.