What is normal range for cholesterol, HDL, LDL
Less than 200, above 40, less than 130
What is the desired INR range for people taking warfarin
2.0-3.0
What is an indicator of cardiac tamponade
Blood pressure is 10 M
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What is normal range for cholesterol, HDL, LDL
Less than 200, above 40, less than 130
What is the desired INR range for people taking warfarin
2.0-3.0
What is an indicator of cardiac tamponade
Blood pressure is 10 MM HG or higher on expiration then on inspiration
Patients scheduled for a coronary artery bypass graft should not take anticoagulants for at least blank prior to the
surgery to prevent excessive bleeding
A week
A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of Bradydysrhythmia. What assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
The patient reports weakness and fatigue
Following insertion of a permanent pacemaker, a patient states they cannot get rid of these hiccups. Why is this
potentially a problem?
Hiccups may indicate that the pacemaker is stimulating the chest wall or diaphragm. This could indicate a complication
such as lead wire perforation
Chapter 27
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What is the normal range for creatine kinase? When are elevated levels first detectable after myocardial injury and what
is expected duration of the elevated levels?
30 to 170 units/L, 4 to 6 hours, 3 days
What is the normal range for troponin T? When are elevated levels first detectable after myocardial injury and what is
expected duration of the elevated levels?
Less than 0.2 ng/L, 3 to 5 hours, 14 to 21 days
What is normal range for troponin I? When are elevated levels first detectable after myocardial injury and what is
expected duration of the elevated levels?
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