AFIB Simulation

Question 1

What are Side effects with aspirin

Answer 1

• GI bleed, nausea distress
• Risk of bleeding w. heparin

Question 2

What do you want to assess prior to administration of aspirin

Answer 2

• Pain, fever, tachycardia, malaise, chills

Question 3

What Side Effects with Metoprolol

Answer 3

• Brady cardia w. Diltiazem.
• Pulmonary Edema

Question 4

What to assess before admin of metoprolol

Answer 4

• Lung Sounds
• BP
• EKG
• Pulse
• I/Os
• Jugular Vein Distention
• May increase Potassium and BUN

Question 5

What do you want to assess before admin of heparin

Answer 5

• gums, nose, bruising, black tarry stools
• PTT

Question 6

What are risk factors for Afib

Answer 6

• Advanced Age
• Heart Disease/diabetes/HTN
• Alcohol/Drugs

Question 7

diet for this disorder

Answer 7

• fluid restriction
• low fat, low sodium
• rest
• avoid, caffeine, alcohol, nicotine

Question 8

S/Sx of PE

Answer 8

• Restless,
• impending doom
• Tachypnea
• Crackles
• distended neck veins
• blood tinged sputum

Question 9

Priority Action for PE

Answer 9

• Activate Rapid Response Team
• Elevate HOB, calm/soothe patient
• Administer Oxygen
• Take Vital
• Check lung sounds

Question 10

SBAR

Answer 10

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