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State three elements of the pre-operative teaching plan for the open
heart surgical patient. (I)
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Describe the room set-up and state what measures must be taken to
prepare the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)to receive an open heart surgical
patient. ( II)
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Identify the team members who assist with the recovery of the open
heart surgical patient and describe their responsibilities. (III)
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Identify three key alterations in cardiovascular hemodynamics related
to coronary artery bypass graft and valve replacement. (IV)
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Describe the appropriate pharmacological treatment of changes in
cardiovascular hemodynamics resulting from cardiac surgical
procedures. (V)
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Develop a nursing care plan directed at recovering the open heart
surgical patient from anesthesia. (VI)
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Identify the anatomic location of invasive lines, endotracheal tube,
and mediastinal/chest tubes seen on a chest radiograph. (VII)
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List the medications/nursing care measures taken to provide adequate
rest, sleep and pain management for the open heart surgical patient.
(VIII)
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List five key criteria used to determine the open heart surgical
patient's readiness to wean from mechanical ventilation. (IX)
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Identify early signs and symptoms of five common complications of
cardiac surgery and develop an appropriate nursing care plan to
prevent/treat each of these complications. (X)
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Demonstrate the skills necessary to maintaining chest tube patency and
drainage system integrity. (XI)
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Develop a nursing care plan for the open heart surgical patient which
promotes independence and prepares the patient to transfer out of the
intensive care unit. (XII)
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