Lecture

In this lesson, we will review what the components of a complete metabolic panel are and how each aids in diagnosing disorders of the cardiovascular system.  We will then review nursing interventions for drawing a complete metabolic panel focusing on

In this lesson, we will identify why blood cultures are performed and review some  important nursing interventions prior to collecting blood cultures. We will discuss collection and transport of specimens and priority assessments after the procedure.   Learning Objectives: Upon

In this lesson, we will review a lipid profile is and what it is used to diagnose.  We will then review nursing interventions for drawing a lipid profile focusing on safety and preventing infection.  Finally, we will focus on normal

In this lesson, we will review types of cardiac enzymes and markers that indicate tissue damage to the heart.  We will discuss collection and transport of specimens and priority assessments after the procedure.   Learning Objectives: Upon the completion of

In this lesson, we will describe what C-Reactive protein is and why we measure it to diagnose disorders of the cardiovascular system.  We will discuss collection and transport of specimens and priority assessments after the procedure.   Learning Objectives: Upon

In this lesson, we will identify what a Doppler ultrasound procedure is and how it can help detect disorders of the vascular and neurological systems.  This is a noninvasive procedure that has few nursing interventions, however we will cover some

In this lesson, we will identify what a carotid ultrasound procedure does and how it can help detect disorders of the vascular and neurological systems.  This is a noninvasive procedure that has few nursing interventions, however we will cover some

In this lesson, we will review what a chest X-ray is and determine how it can help detect disorders of the cardiovascular system.  This is a non-invasive procedure that has some important nursing assessments the procedure that will be reviewed.

In this lesson, we will look at what a Holter monitor is and determine how it is used as a diagnostic tool.  This is a noninvasive procedure that has few nursing interventions, however we will cover some procedures and treatments

In this lesson, we will discuss cardiac catheterization and discuss its use in diagnosing causes of heart dysfunction.  We will also look at the important role the nurse plays before and after this procedure in preventing complications. Priority nursing assessments