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Question 1 of 41
The client is being given a cardio-selective beta blocker because of which possible reasons? Select all that apply.
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Question 2 of 41
The nurse suspects that the patient with stable angina is experiencing a side effect of the prescribed drug metoprolol (Lopressor) if the
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Question 3 of 41
When teaching Joan about her low-sodium diet, the nurse should include information about
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Question 4 of 41
To evaluate Mrs. J.'s compliance with home health measures for peripheral vascular disease, which of the following would indicate compliance?
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Question 5 of 41
Which of the following is the best action by the nurse?
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Question 6 of 41
A few days after experiencing a myocardial infarction (MI) and successful percutaneous coronary intervention, the patient states, “It was just a little chest pain. As soon as I get out of here, I'm going for my vacation as planned.†Which reply would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
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Question 7 of 41
The nurse is instructing the client on the taking of aspirin. What would be part of that instruction?
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Question 8 of 41
Define Unstable Angina.
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Question 9 of 41
Which order should the nurse question?
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Question 10 of 41
The nurse would assess for which of the following manifestations in a client with suspected arterial embolism to the left hand? Select all that apply.
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Question 11 of 41
What are the signs of organ rejection a nurse should closely monitor for when caring for a client after heart transplantation?
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Question 12 of 41
The client is taking a statin medication. What common adverse reaction should the nurse warn the client about?
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Question 13 of 41
T 1 O2 sat 99 percent. Which number represents the client's systolic blood pressure?
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Question 14 of 41
When teaching a client with an aneurysm what signs and symptoms may indicate impending rupture, the nurse considers which of the following?
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Question 15 of 41
Which finding is associated with a blue tinge around the lips and conjunctiva?
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Question 16 of 41
A patient is suspected of having a decreased cardiac output due to dysrhythmias. Which of the following assessments would be included in a decreased cardiac output? Select all that apply
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Question 17 of 41
A patient with atrial fibrillation is ambulating in the hallway on the coronary step-down unit and suddenly tells you, 'I feel really dizzy.' Which action should you take first?
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Question 18 of 41
The client is taking Flecainide for arrhythmias. What type of anti- arrhythmic medication is this:
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Question 19 of 41
An infant with a ventricular septal defect is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin). Which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate before digoxin administration?
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Question 20 of 41
What is included in the correct technique for BP measurements?
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Question 21 of 41
While the cardiac-vascular nurse preceptor is orienting a graduate nurse on the telemetry unit, a patient experiences cardiac arrest. Which action by the preceptor, during the emergency cardiac care procedure, facilitates the graduate nurse's competence and professional development?
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Question 22 of 41
Which lifestyle changes should a client diagnosed with coronary artery disease consider?
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Question 23 of 41
It would be important to tell the membership of a senior citizens' club about coronary artery disease (CAD) that CAD often goes unrecognized because
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Question 24 of 41
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for clients with varicose veins?
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Question 25 of 41
The client has had heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. How is this treated?
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Question 26 of 41
A teaching plan for clients discharged following treatment for a pulmonary embolus should include
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Question 27 of 41
The client is taking an ACE inhibitor. What is a contraindication to taking this drug?
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Question 28 of 41
The client has paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. What are some causes of this? Select all that apply.
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Question 29 of 41
Describe Mantoux test and its interpretation.
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Question 30 of 41
If a hypertensive client with asthma takes the maximal dose of his diuretic and his blood pressure still isn't controlled, the nurse understands the next step in controlling his hypertension would be to:
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Question 31 of 41
Cardiogenic shock refers to inadequate body perfusion as a result of
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Question 32 of 41
A patient is scheduled to have CABG surgery. What does the nurse explain to him that is involved with the procedure?
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Question 33 of 41
The client is preparing to have a cardiac stress test. What does the nurse tell the client to do in order to have the test?
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Question 34 of 41
In a patient experiencing an acute episode of chest pain, you would anticipate administration of: (Select one that doesn't apply)
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Question 35 of 41
A second 12 lead ECG performed on a patient 4 hours after the onset of chest pain reveals ST segment elevation. The nurse recognizes that this finding indicates
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Question 36 of 41
A client is prescribed diltiazem (Cardizem) to manage his hypertension. The nurse should tell the client the diltiazem will:
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Question 37 of 41
What organism causes endocarditis in 55% of cases?
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Question 38 of 41
A patient admitted to the coronary care unit (CCU) with an ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is restless and anxious. The blood pressure is 86/40 mm Hg, and heart rate is 132 beats/min. Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis is a priority for the patient?
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Question 39 of 41
Why does the nurse instruct the client to avoid Valsalva maneuvers?
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Question 40 of 41
To prevent arterial trauma during the use of the IABP, the nurse should
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Question 41 of 41
Tachycardia that is a response of the sympathetic nervous system to the pain of ischemia is detrimental because it increases oxygen demand and
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