NCLEX CHARTS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR NCLEX

NCLEX CHARTS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR NCLEX

Cerebral Angiography
BEFORE
1. Informed consent
2. Explain procedure
3. Lie the patient flat
4. Dye injected into femoral artery. Fluoroscopy & radiologic films taken after injection
5. Procedure Sedation
6. Skin prep; Chosen site shaved
7. Mark peripheral pulses
8. May experience feeling of warmth and metallic taste when dye injected
AFTER
1. Neurological assessment every 15-30 minutes until vitals stable
2. Keep flat in bed 12 to 14 hours
3. Check puncture site every hour
4. Immobilize site for 6 to 8 hours
5. Assess distal pulses, color & temperature
6. Observe symptoms of complications (allergic response to dye, puncture site,
hematoma)
7. Force fluids
8. Accurate I&O