This is the inner layer of the heart, where all valves are found
Dash diet (2-4g Na), Progressive exercise (STOP if pain), Semi-Fowler's (arms supported), Stress mgmt, Stop smoking, Monitor BP/HR
Invasive procedures such as valve replacement (especially for tissue valves) require this prior to the procedure
This layer of the heart is responsible for pumping
Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) may increase with this complication:
The nurse caring for a pt diagnosed with R-sided HF should contribute this assessment finding to the diagnosis
Monitor Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) with usage of this medication
A 16 year old experiencing Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) should:
These are nursing interventions used in the event of a Myocardial Infarction (MI) -no specific order
Benefit & Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
The nurse should assess vitals q15 mins for a pt following this procedure
Vasopressin is controlled by:
This is the sac around the heart (may have pain when lying flat)
The nurse understands this about conduction of the heart
Addisonian Crisis (circulatory collapse) tx:
Monitor International Normalized Ratio (INR) with usage of this medication
Seizure precautions (d/t low sodium), Hypertonic solution, & Lasix (furosemide)
S3 heart sound & crackles in the lungs are heard with:
Barrel Chest:
Bed rest for 6 hrs, Monitor 5 P's q15 mins, Monitor for hemorrhaging, Supine, Obtain VS q15 mins for first hour after procedure
Ascites (fluid build-up in the abdomen)
M- morphine, O- oxygen, N- nitroglycerin/nitro, A- aspirin
Prophylactic measures (ie: meds/antibiotic)
Heparin
Impulse travels from SA node>AV node>bundle of HIS>Purkinje fiber
Interventions for a cardiac pt
Coumadin
Pericardium
Left-sided HF
Left & Right-sided HF
Reduces risk of osteoporosis, Increases risk for heart disease, Increases risk for blood clots
Increase fluid intake & intensity of exercise
Cardiac Cath
Endocardium
Myocardium
Nursing interventions following a Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) procedure
Interventions for Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone (SIADH)
Increased anterior & posterior chest diameter
Posterior Pituitary
Steroids & Fluids
This disease can be spread even if lesions are not present
Normal range for pH:
Normal range for CO2:
Rupture of chordae tendinae causes this:
A pt with Addison's disease who is experiencing darkening skin is at risk for:
Oxygen via Nasal Cannula:
This type of HTN can be treated with diuretics
A pt with COPD may experience this complication:
These are some of the many causes of HTN
This procedure can be done for prolapse or regurgitation
Interventions for Rhinitis:
A pt has respiratory alkalosis. The nurse should assess for this compensatory action:
The nurse should instruct the pt to use this technique when using a flow meter:
The urine should be LIGHT PINK 24hrs after this procedure
Interventions for Asthma:
Chest Physiotherapy Treatment (CPT)/postural drainage:
S/s of Atelectasis:
S/s of Cushing's:
S/s of Pneumonia:
Normal range for HCO3:
Cardiovascular collapse (cortisol levels are too LOW)
Prolonged expiration (air trapping)
Smoking/Stress; Secondary HTN (has identifiable cause)
High grade fever, Cough, SOB, Loss of appetite, & Fatigue
Ring annuloplasty
Primary HTN (no identifiable cause)
Remove triggers from environment if possible (S/s: Cough, Wheezing, & SOB)
Using gravity to move mucus (do not perform close to a meal or over thick clothing, assess before & after therapy)
Painful deep breath, Low grade fever, Diminished breath sounds, & Cough
22-26
7.35-7.45 (7.4=perfect)
Instruct pt to blow nose with both nares open (allergies can last up to a month)
HTN, Hypernatremia, High BS, Moon face, Buffalo hump, Trunkal obesity, Hirsutism, Low potassium, Wt gain, Insomnia, Mood swings, Osteoporosis..
Prolapse
35-45
Herpes
Perform a forceful, long exhale
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
Excretion of HCO3 by the kidneys
Reaches up to 6 Liters, Humidify at 3 Liters