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[Pages:3]Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) RN Knowledge Assessment Exam: Study Guide
Review assessment, interventions, monitoring, and care for conditions commonly encountered in cath lab nursing, including:
Ablation, complications and indications Allergy to contrast dye: steroids and diphenhydramine (Benadryl?) Arterial line complications Balloon pump, indications Bi-ventricular pacing, indications for Cardiac tamponade, signs and symptoms Cardioversion Contrast allergy Dissection, left main coronary artery: prepare for emergent cardiac bypass surgery ECG finding, MI: S-T segment elevation ECG rhythm strip interpretation:
o Ventricular tachycardia (V-tach) o V-fib: shock at 200 joules if using biphasic defibrillator
A great source for ACLS protocol review is
A great source for rhythm review is the course Telemetry Interpretation
Also recommended:
ECG Library (Jenkins, J & Gerrend, S., 2009)
Hypotension PA waveform interpretation, catheter in right ventricle Pacing therapy, indications: 3rd degree heart block during radiofrequency catheter ablation; types
of pacing therapy RCA occlusion, rhythm disturbance: sinus bradycardia; ST elevation in 2 and 3 and AVF Renal insufficiency, lab value monitoring Retroperitoneal hemorrhage, symptoms of hypotension, severe flank pain Severe systolic dysfunction with left ventricular ejection fraction less than 30%: biventricular
sequential pacing Ventricular fibrillation during synchronized cardioversion. Turn off synchronizer switch,
defibrillate at 200 joules Ventricular tachycardia
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Review action, preparation, monitoring, and precautions related to medications commonly used in cath lab, such as
Clopidogrel (Plavix?) tablet calculation Dopamine (Intropin?) to treat hypotension; calculate ml/hr given mcg dose and mL bag Diphenhydramine (Benadryl?) Heparin, calculate mg dose in mL IV drops/ minute calculation IV infusion calculation, administration via large vein or central line Nitroglycerin (Tridil?), IC to dilate vessels Nitroprusside, monitor for sudden drop in BP Norepinephrine, indication: hypotensive, tachycardic, normal CVP Procedural sedation medications, fentanyl and midazolam (Versed?), priority assessment;
inability of patient to protect airway
Review calculations, including
IV drip dosage calculations IV drip rate, calculating drops per minute To calculate the infusion rate: IV drip rate in drops per minute =
Volume to be infused (mL) over 1 hour/ Drop factor constant
Common drop factors
Drop factor constant
60 gtt/m/L - minidrip set
1
10 gtt/m/L ? regular drip set
6
15 gtt/mL ? regular drip set
4
Common drop factors are also known as the clock method ? drop factors are obtained by dividing 60 minutes by the number of gtts per mL that the IV set delivers.
Review treatments and procedures, including
Arterial catheter and sheath, removal, possible complications; at least 10 minutes direct pressure after removal
Blood transfusion reaction Radial access, benefit: patient does not have to remain flat Draping patient, first establish IV access and ECG monitoring
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Defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion/biphasic defibrillator Indication for emergent cardiac bypass surgery
Review Laboratory Results commonly encountered in cath lab nursing, such as
BUN/Creatinine, renal insufficiency monitoring
Review principles and practices related to safety and infection prevention, including
Handwashing rather than alcohol-based sanitizer when patient has C. diff; also schedule a patient with C. diff as the last case of the day
Fall risk, elderly/benzodiazepines Informed consent, correcting an error Patient identifiers Time out procedure: team verifies correct patient, correct procedure and correct site Dosimeter badge worn above RN's waistline
Review principles and practices of communication with patients and family, including
Instruct patient to resume Glucophage (Metformin?) 48 hours post-procedure Balloon pump, benefit: increased coronary perfusion, decreased afterload Demand pacemaker, action: sensing and pacing when heart rate drops Patient satisfaction, importance of communication
Review measures to prevent CMS Hospital Acquired Conditions
Air embolus, risk with arterial catheter Blood incompatibility Risk for falling
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