coronary angiography

What is the primary purpose of coronary angiography?

• To measure lung function during exertion

• To assess the oxygen levels in the blood

• To visualize the coronary arteries and detect blockages or narrowing

• To evaluate kidney function during exercise

Which of the following is an important pre-procedure nursing assessment before coronary angiography?

• Assess for a history of asthma

• Assess for allergies, especially to contrast agents (iodine or shellfish)

• Assess for chronic back pain

• Check for recent gastrointestinal symptoms

What should the nurse instruct the patient to do prior to the procedure?

• Maintain a full stomach to prevent nausea during the procedure

• Drink plenty of fluids to hydrate

• Fast for 6 to 12 hours before the procedure

• Take their usual morning medications before the procedure

What is the most common post-procedure nursing priority for a patient who has had coronary angiography?

• Monitoring for signs of infection at the insertion site

• Assessing for bleeding or hematoma at the catheter insertion site

• Encouraging the patient to resume normal physical activity

• Restricting fluid intake to avoid fluid overload

What should the nurse teach the patient about activity restrictions after coronary angiography?

• Avoid bending the leg at the insertion site for several hours

• Resume normal activity immediately after the procedure

• Limit physical activity for 24 hours only

• Walk around the hospital room every 30 minutes

What is the nurse’s role in managing the patient's fluid balance after coronary angiography?

• Encourage the patient to drink large amounts of fluids to flush out the contrast dye

• Restrict fluid intake for 24 hours

• Monitor fluid output but do not offer fluids post-procedure

• Administer diuretics to prevent fluid overload