Medical Quizzes Medical Surgery

Question:
A 64 year old male client with a long history of cardiovascular problem including hypertension and angina is to be scheduled for cardiac catheterization. During pre cardiac catheterization teaching, Nurse Cherry should inform the client that the primary purpose of the procedure is…..

Option A):
To obtain the heart chambers pressure
Option B):
To determine the existence of CHD
Option C):
To measure oxygen content of different heart chambers
Option D):
To visualize the disease process in the coronary arteries

Correct Answer is Option D):
To visualize the disease process in the coronary arteries

Explanation:
The lumen of the arteries can be assessed by cardiac catheterization. Angina is usually caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries.