Iabp Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The advantage of continuous warm blood cardioplegia is: A: increased oxygen delivery B: significantly decreased myocardial oxygen tension C: a shift of the oxygen dissociation curve to the left D: lower myocardial oxygen consumption - correct answer A IABP augmentation is contraindicated in patients with: A: prosthetic aortic valves B: aortic insufficiency C: VSDs D: peripheral atherosclerosis - correct answer B When using a roller pump. aortic dissection caused by the aort...

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving IV furosemide and morphine for the treatment of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) with severe orthopnea. Which clinical finding is the best indicator that the treatment has been effective? a. Weight loss of 2 lb in 24 hours b. Hourly urine output greater than 60 mL c. Reduced dyspnea with the head of bed at 30 degrees d. Patient denies experiencing chest pain or chest pressure - Reduced dyspnea with the head of bed at 30 degrees W...

What are cannulation sites for an LVAD? - Answer Pulmonary Vein and Aorta What is the minimum pressure for an LVAD inflow, before you are at risk for drawing air? - Answer 5 mmHg Correction for cannula entrapment in LVAD's can be accomplished by doing what? - Answer increasing the left atrial preload (decreasing flow) --> Cannula is sucking down in the LVAD inflow either in the pulm vein, lv apex, or just below crossing the aortic valve. What is the indication that indicates to add...

Critical Care Hesi Latest Version Already Passed an unexpected, catastrophic pulmonary complication with no previous pulmonary problems ARDS ARDS mortality rate: 50% (high) interventions to prevent complications of vented patients with ARDS: elevate HOB to at least 30 degrees sedation vacations strict oral hygiene implement mobilization program increased risk and mortality rate from ARDS in individuals who have a history of _____________ alcohol abuse suction only when ______________ secret...

platelet -platelet plug (white clot) is effective for small injuries -ordinarily, platelets do not react with endothelium; BUT in the presence of injury, platelets become activated and actually change shape and appearance CORRECT ANSWER-the smallest of blood cells, made in bone marrow; 200 billion produced per day, greater than 1 trillion circulating at all times; white, live 7-10 days activated platelets--> secrete ADP--> activation of COX pathway--> phospholipase 2 mediated-->...

IABP EXAM TEST VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023 How and where is the IABP placed in a patient? - ANSWER femorally into the descending thoracic aorta just below left subclavian artery but above the renal arteries What kind of gas is shuttled from the balloon pump into balloon catheter? - ANSWER helium What kind of gas is helium and how does it help the inflation? - ANSWER a light gas, minimized shuttle time and increases efficiency When does inflation occur? - ANSWER immedi...

AACN CSC (AACNCSC) Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing, Exam Questions & Answers-You are caring for a patient with an intra-aortic balloon pump and note blood in the tubing. Your initial action should be: A. Stop the balloon pump and notify the physician. B. Administer 100% oxygen to help displace the helium and notify the physician C. Leave the IABP running and notify the physician. D. Purge the IABP manually to clear the blood from the tubing. - A. Blood in the IABP tubing...

The emergency department nurse admits a patient following a motor vehicle collision. Vital signs include blood pressure 70/50 mm Hg, heart rate 140 beats/min, respiratory rate 36 breaths/min, temperature 101 F and oxygen saturation (SpO2) 95% on 3 L of oxygen per nasal cannula. Laboratory results include hemoglobin 6.0 g/dL, hematocrit 20%, and potassium 4.0 mEq/L. Based on this assessment, what is most important for the nurse to include in the patients plan of care? 1. Insertion of an 18-gauge...

CFRN Exam 706 Questions with Verified Answers Antidote for alkais - CORRECT ANSWER copious water antidote for anticholinergics - CORRECT ANSWER Physostigmine *keep atropine nearby antidote for atropine - CORRECT ANSWER Physostigmine *same as for all anticholinergics antidote for phenergan overdose - CORRECT ANSWER physostigimine same as for all anticholinergics have atropine nearby antidote for benadryl overdose - CORRECT ANSWER physostigmine same as for all anticholinergics...

IABP EXAM TEST VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023 How and where is the IABP placed in a patient? - ANSWER femorally into the descending thoracic aorta just below left subclavian artery but above the renal arteries What kind of gas is shuttled from the balloon pump into balloon catheter? - ANSWER helium What kind of gas is helium and how does it help the inflation? - ANSWER a light gas, minimized shuttle time and increases efficiency When does inflation occur? - ANSWER immedi...