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What is the purpose of turning off the defibrillator portion of an AICD in a patient receiving palliative care?
What is the purpose of turning off the defibrillator portion of an AICD in a patient receiving palliative care?
- To prevent it from shocking the patient if their heart rhythm slows or increases (correct)
- To save battery life
- To activate a different kind of therapy
- To increase the heart rate
Where are the pads placed in a transcutaneous pacemaker?
Where are the pads placed in a transcutaneous pacemaker?
- On the forehead
- Between anterior and posterior of the patient (correct)
- On the arms
- On the legs
What is the typical size of an AICD?
What is the typical size of an AICD?
- Size of a credit card
- Size of a penny
- Size of a quarter
- Size of a silver dollar (correct)
For which type of pacemaker is it necessary to be intubated during placement?
For which type of pacemaker is it necessary to be intubated during placement?
What does TEE stand for in medical imaging?
What does TEE stand for in medical imaging?
What must a patient undergoing outpatient TEE have before eating or going home?
What must a patient undergoing outpatient TEE have before eating or going home?
What is the purpose of an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator)?
What is the purpose of an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator)?
Where can an Intracardiac pacemaker be placed?
Where can an Intracardiac pacemaker be placed?
What is the main difference between a Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiogram?
What is the main difference between a Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiogram?
What action should be taken if no issue is found after 48 hours following epicardiac pacemaker placement?
What action should be taken if no issue is found after 48 hours following epicardiac pacemaker placement?
What is the primary purpose of cardioversion?
What is the primary purpose of cardioversion?
When is elective cardioversion considered appropriate?
When is elective cardioversion considered appropriate?
In preparation for cardioversion, which medication is typically held?
In preparation for cardioversion, which medication is typically held?
What is the primary purpose of defibrillation?
What is the primary purpose of defibrillation?
What distinguishes between monophasic and biphasic defibrillators?
What distinguishes between monophasic and biphasic defibrillators?
What is the typical voltage range used in cardioversion compared to defibrillation?
What is the typical voltage range used in cardioversion compared to defibrillation?
What is the primary function of a pacemaker?
What is the primary function of a pacemaker?
What distinguishes between fixed and demand pacemakers?
What distinguishes between fixed and demand pacemakers?
Which complication can arise from having a pacemaker inserted?
Which complication can arise from having a pacemaker inserted?
What are the criteria that an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) typically responds to in order to shock?
What are the criteria that an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) typically responds to in order to shock?
What must be monitored before, during, and after a TEE procedure?
What must be monitored before, during, and after a TEE procedure?
What does a patient need to have before a TEE procedure?
What does a patient need to have before a TEE procedure?
What is the advantage of a TEE procedure?
What is the advantage of a TEE procedure?
What type of patient with heart disease may require a TEE procedure?
What type of patient with heart disease may require a TEE procedure?
post-cardiac catheterization, what should be checked?
post-cardiac catheterization, what should be checked?
What is the gold standard for diagnosing heart disease?
What is the gold standard for diagnosing heart disease?
What is an important nursing care consideration post-cardiac catheterization?
What is an important nursing care consideration post-cardiac catheterization?
During a cardiac catheterization procedure, what is monitored post-op?
During a cardiac catheterization procedure, what is monitored post-op?
In case of an allergy to contrast during cardiac catheterization, what would be administered pre-procedure?
In case of an allergy to contrast during cardiac catheterization, what would be administered pre-procedure?
What is the purpose of turning off the defibrillator portion of an AICD in a patient receiving palliative care?
What is the purpose of turning off the defibrillator portion of an AICD in a patient receiving palliative care?
What distinguishes a Transcutaneous pacemaker from an implanted generator or implanted leads pacemaker?
What distinguishes a Transcutaneous pacemaker from an implanted generator or implanted leads pacemaker?
What type of diagnostic testing is commonly used to help diagnose heart conditions through imaging?
What type of diagnostic testing is commonly used to help diagnose heart conditions through imaging?
Where are the pads typically placed in a Transcutaneous pacemaker?
Where are the pads typically placed in a Transcutaneous pacemaker?
What is the purpose of an Automated Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD) other than serving as a pacemaker?
What is the purpose of an Automated Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD) other than serving as a pacemaker?
In which type of pacemaker placement would a patient have open heart surgery done and then have this pacemaker placed into them? & if there is not dysrhythmias or bradycardia for 48 hours it can be removed.
In which type of pacemaker placement would a patient have open heart surgery done and then have this pacemaker placed into them? & if there is not dysrhythmias or bradycardia for 48 hours it can be removed.
When is it important to remember that a patient undergoing outpatient TEE must be fully awake?
When is it important to remember that a patient undergoing outpatient TEE must be fully awake?
What distinguishes an Actual Pacemaker with AICD from other types of pacemakers?
What distinguishes an Actual Pacemaker with AICD from other types of pacemakers?
'If no issue is found after 48 hours following Intracardiac pacemaker placement, what action can be taken?'
'If no issue is found after 48 hours following Intracardiac pacemaker placement, what action can be taken?'
What is the common site for placement of a Tranvenous pacemaker?
What is the common site for placement of a Tranvenous pacemaker?
What should a nurse do if a patient's site where cardiac catheterization was done is swelling?
What should a nurse do if a patient's site where cardiac catheterization was done is swelling?
What medication should a patient with borderline renal function have before a cardiac catheterization procedure?
What medication should a patient with borderline renal function have before a cardiac catheterization procedure?
What is the responsibility of a nurse during cardioversion?
What is the responsibility of a nurse during cardioversion?
In case of an emergency defibrillation, what is the next step if multiple shocks are not effective?
In case of an emergency defibrillation, what is the next step if multiple shocks are not effective?
What should be present in a patient to successfully defibrillate?
What should be present in a patient to successfully defibrillate?
What is the primary purpose of external electrical therapy such as defibrillation?
What is the primary purpose of external electrical therapy such as defibrillation?
What should be monitored post-cardiac catheterization besides lab values?
What should be monitored post-cardiac catheterization besides lab values?
What is the correct response if a patient has severe back pain during a cardiac catheterization?
What is the correct response if a patient has severe back pain during a cardiac catheterization?
What medication may or may not be given during IV site insertion for cardiac catheterization?
What medication may or may not be given during IV site insertion for cardiac catheterization?
What is the indication for urgent cardioversion?
What is the indication for urgent cardioversion?
What is the purpose of holding Digoxin before cardioversion?
What is the purpose of holding Digoxin before cardioversion?
In which scenario is defibrillation typically used?
In which scenario is defibrillation typically used?
What distinguishes monophasic defibrillators from biphasic defibrillators?
What distinguishes monophasic defibrillators from biphasic defibrillators?
Which heart blocks require need for a pacemaker?
Which heart blocks require need for a pacemaker?
What should be done immediately after implanting a pacemaker?
What should be done immediately after implanting a pacemaker?
When would an ICD typically shock a patient?
When would an ICD typically shock a patient?
What is a significant difference between fixed and demand pacemakers?
What is a significant difference between fixed and demand pacemakers?
What does Twiddler syndrome refer to in relation to pacemakers?
What does Twiddler syndrome refer to in relation to pacemakers?
What meds are used during start of CPR
What meds are used during start of CPR
If CPR epi and defibrillation are not working what would be the next step?
If CPR epi and defibrillation are not working what would be the next step?
You see a bradycardic EKG what is the first step in caring for this patient
You see a bradycardic EKG what is the first step in caring for this patient
