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3.0 - ABSN NUR 405 CV I Content > CV Labs & Diagnostics > Flashcards

CV Labs & Diagnostics Flashcards

1
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what is Troponin an indicator of?

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most sensitive indicator of myocardial damage

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2
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what does troponin differentiate between?

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cardiac vs non cardiac chest pain

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3
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how long after an MI does a troponin elevate?

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2-3 hours

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4
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when does a troponin level return to baseline?

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10-14 days

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what is the lab draw schedule for troponin?

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initial occurrence, 12 hours, then daily for 3-5 days

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6
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What is a CK-MB?

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an enzyme found primarily in the heart muscle, helps to diagnose an acute MI

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7
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how long is a CK-MD elevated after an MI?

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3 hours

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8
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when does a CK-MD peak?

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24 hours after MI

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9
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between a troponin and a CK-MB which is more specific to cardiac damage?

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troponin

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10
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What does CRP indicate?

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inflammatory illness

NONSPECIFIC

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11
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when does a CRP peak?

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18-72 hours

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12
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if a CRP fails to normalize what may it indicate?

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ongoing damage to heart muscle

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13
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how is a CRP useful?

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monitors acute inflammation

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14
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when is a CRP not elevated?

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with angina

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15
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What is a ESR used for?

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nonspecific indicator of acute OR chronic infection, inflammation, or tissue infarction

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16
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how is an ESR useful?

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monitors for chronic inflammation

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17
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What is a BNP the main source in?

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cardiac ventricle

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18
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what does BNP aid in?

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distinguishing between cardiac vs. respiratory causes of dyspnea

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19
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when are concentrations higher in a Pro-BNP?

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Left ventricular dysfunction

levels are approximately fourfold higher than BNP concentrations

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20
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what is the main lipid associated with CV disease?

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cholesterol

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21
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what are the two sources of cholesterol?

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endogenous and exogenous

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22
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what affects cholesterol?

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malnutrition

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23
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what are two types of lipoprotiens?

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HDL,LDL

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24
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are lipoproteins an accurate predictor of heart disease?

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yes

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25
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what is HDL’s job?

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to remove cholesterol

HDL is good cholesterol

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26
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What is LDL’s job?

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to deposit cholesterol in peripheral tissues

LDL “low down dirty” bad cholesterol

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27
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what is a normal cholesterol range?

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150-200
<200 low risk of CAD
200-400 mod risk of CAD
>240 high risk of CAD

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28
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what is a normal range of triglycerides?

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40-160

>190 high risk of CAD

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29
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What is a normal range of LDL?

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<100
130-159 mod risk for CAD
>160 high risk of CAD

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30
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What is a normal range of HDL?

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> 40-50
60 low risk of CAD
<40 high risk of CAD

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31
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types of non-invasive procedures for CV disease

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EGK/ECG
Holter monitor
Exercise stress test
Echocardiogram

32
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what is the difference between a 12 lead EKG and telemetry?

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EKG provides a more accurate picture of electroconductivity of the heart

33
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What is a holter monitor

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ambulatory EKG/ECG monitoring

34
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what do you teach a patient prior to a holter monitor

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test is painless
requires no prep
electrodes must stay firm against chest.
continue with usual activities

35
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how long do patients wear a holter monitor?

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24 hours

36
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what is a holter monitor used for?

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to dx atrial fib

37
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what are some reasons a patient may wear a holter monitor?

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syncope or tachycardia

38
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what is an exercise stress/treadmill test used for?

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to evaluate the hearts response to exercise
can use a treadmill or exercise bike

exercise may unmask symptoms of CAD or dysrhythmias in patients with minimal symptoms with normal activity

39
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what must be continuously monitored during a exercise stress test?

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heart monitoring and vital signs

40
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is there special prep for an exercise stress test?

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no, wear comfortable shoes and clothes

41
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what are echocardiograms used for?

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uses sound waves to create moving pictures of the heart to evaluate valves and chambers of the heart.

42
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what does an echocardiogram measure?

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ejection fraction

43
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what do you teach a patient about an echocardiogram?

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no prep
no radiation is used
painless
can be done at bedside

44
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what is ejection fraction?

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Percentage of blood pumped out of the left ventricle with each contraction.

45
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what is a ejection fraction an indicator of?

A

effectiveness of the heart to pump

46
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what is a normal ejection fraction?

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55-70%

values less than 40% are seen with HF

47
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types of invasive procedures of CV disease

A

trans-esophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
cardiac catheterization
Electrophysiology study (EPS)

48
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What department is a TEE done in?

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vascular lab

49
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how is a TEE done?

A

a probe with an ultrasound inducer is placed down the throat with the end near the heart. Provides improved images, compared to an echo

contrast dye may be used

50
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what type of sedation is used with a TEE?

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requires IV access

can be local or conscious sedation

51
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how long must a patient be NPO for a TEE?

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6 hours

52
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what must be removed from the patient prior to a TEE?

A

dentures

53
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What must return before a patient can take anything by mouth after a TEE?

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gag reflex

54
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what symptom can be expected after a TEE?

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sore throat

55
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What does an EPS do?

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evaluates the electrical health of the heart
induces dysrhythmia’s
confirms the root of the suspected electrical problem of the heart

56
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what must be stopped several days before an EPS?

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anti-dysrhythmics

57
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how long must a patient be NPO before a EPS?

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8 hours

58
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What type of sedation is used for an EPS?

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IV sedation

59
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where are the catheters placed during a EPS?

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near SA, AV nodes, and right ventricle

60
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what must be checked frequently after a EPS?

A

VS

61
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what is diagnostic use of cardiac catheterization with angiography “heart cath” used for?

A

to confirm location and extent of CAD

62
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what is the therapeutic use of a heart cath?

A

to perform an intervention such as angioplasty/stent placement

63
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what type of information does a heart cath provide?

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about heart muscles, blood vessels and valves.

64
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what path does a LT heart cath follow?

A 
aorta
RT coronary artery
LT anterior descending coronary artery
Circumflex coronary artery
LT main coronary artery
65
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what are the insertion sites of a heart cath?

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neck or groin ( RT or LT femoral, radial, brachial artery)

66
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angiogram

A

done during a heart cath
contrast dye injected through catheter and xray images are taken.
pt may feel a warm flush

67
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nursing pre-procedure responsibilities of a heart cath

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NPO (some may be allowed morning meds with small sip of water)
consent signed
pt/family teaching
little pain
will experience hot flash when dye injected
check labs BUN/Cr
empty bladder
local anesthesia and IV sedation likely
68
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nursing post-procedure responsibilities of a heart cath

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will occur in cath lab or observation area
heparin drip will be d/c and clotting time monitored before sheath is pulled
when sheath removed apply pressure
bed rest
frequent circulation checks of extremities
check for pulses, color and sensation

69
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what must be checked before the sheath can be removed following a heart cath?

A

clotting times

70
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how long must you apply pressure after removing the sheath from a heart cath?

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20 min

71
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how long must a patient remain in bed after a heart cath and what position?

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at least 6 hours with affected leg straight and HOB BELOW 30 degrees

72
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potential complications of a heart cath?

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bleeding (heparin drip used during procedure, monitor puncture site closely for hematoma)
emboli ( monitor for s/s of stroke)
infection
dysrhythmias
damage to heart (cardiac tamponade)
allergic reaction to dye
renal failure (r/t contrast dye “nephrotoxic”)

73
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what is contrast nephrotoxicity?

A

AKI occurring within 3 days of contrast dye injection

major cause of AKI in hospitalized patients

74
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what patient populations are at higher risk of contrast nephrotoxicity?

A

pre-existing renal impairment, diabetic, FVD patients

75
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how do you prevent contrast nephrotoxicity?

A

sodium bicarb IV and acetylcysteine PO before and after procedure
force fluids

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