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Question 1 of 41

The nurse suspects stable angina rather than MI pain in the patient who reports that his chest pain

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Question 2 of 41

Following a left anterior myocardial infarction, a client undergoes insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter. Which finding most strongly suggests left-sided heart failure?

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Question 3 of 41

A patient who has recently started taking pravastatin (Pravachol) and niacin reports several symptoms to the nurse. Which information is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

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Question 4 of 41

A patient has multiple saw-toothed P waves at a rate of 300 beats per minute. This patient's rhythm is most likely

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Question 5 of 41

A patient who has chest pain is admitted to the emergency department (ED), and all of the following are ordered. Which one should the nurse arrange to be completed first?

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Question 6 of 41

The client is taking gemfibrozil. What contraindication to taking the drug should the nurse tell the client about?

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Question 7 of 41

The client has a heart rate of 70, a slightly irregular rhythm and P waves that come in multiples. What is this rhythm called?

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Question 8 of 41

The client is given a calcium channel blocker. Calcium channel blockers have what effect on the heart?

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Question 9 of 41

A physical assessment finding that the nurse would expect to be present in the patient with acute left sided heart failure is

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Question 10 of 41

After an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), a patient ambulates in the hospital hallway. When the nurse evaluates the patient's response to the activity, which data would indicate that the exercise level should be decreased?

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Question 11 of 41

Which of the following clients is most at risk for developing a deep-vein thrombosis?

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Question 12 of 41

The client is given an alpha agonist. What might it be used for?

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Question 13 of 41

Which information from a patient helps the nurse confirm the previous diagnosis of chronic stable angina?

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Question 14 of 41

Which of the following dysrhythmias is frequent during the early post-implantation period of an internal pacemaker?

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Question 15 of 41

An otherwise healthy 28-year-old woman has just been diagnosed with stage 1 hypertension. The patient is 5'6"tall and weighs 115 pounds. She says she has a glass of wine once or twice a week and eats "fast food"frequently because of her busy schedule. Which topic will you plan on including in the patient teaching plan?

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Question 16 of 41

Which prior illness would be the most important to document in Mr. Curry's history with possible acute myocarditis?

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Question 17 of 41

A client has just returned from cardiac catheterization. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate?

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Question 18 of 41

A patient is admitted in acute distress with unrelieved back pain that radiates to his groin. This patient has a history of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). What additional signs and symptoms might the patient state?

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Question 19 of 41

Which of the following procedures for coronary artery bypass grafting highlights a shortened operative procedure from 3 to 6 hours to 2 hours and shows promise of decreased mortality from complications?

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Question 20 of 41

Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse perform to help the client manage self-care and moderate activity?

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Question 21 of 41

Which of the following current conditions for a client might necessitate the doctor to prescribe an ACE inhibitor as the first line of antihypertensive therapy in a client with hypertension?

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Question 22 of 41

The client is on IV heparin. You explain that this drug does what?

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Question 23 of 41

Why are repeated explanations and reassurances throughout all phases of the nursing process indicated when dealing with older clients?

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Question 24 of 41

The client is taking a medication that digests the fibrin network in a blood clot. What medication is the client likely taking?

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Question 25 of 41

An infant is diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus. Which drug should the nurse anticipate administering to attempt to close the defect?

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Question 26 of 41

Dietary management of Mr. Cook's essential hypertension should include

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Question 27 of 41

When caring for a patient who has intermittent claudication, the cardiac-vascular nurse advises the patient to:

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Question 28 of 41

The nurse is caring for a client with a dignosis of aortic stenosis. The client reports episodes of angina and passing out recently at home. The client has surgery scheduled in 2 weeks. Which of the following would be the nurse's best explanation about activity at this time?

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Question 29 of 41

Which patient is most likely to be in the fibrous stage of development of coronary artery disease (CAD)?

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Question 30 of 41

A patient with negative troponins and stress test results reports recurring chest pain that is similar to their pain on admission. According to the American Nurses Association's Cardiovascular Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the cardiac-vascular nurse's next action is to:

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Question 31 of 41

The client has stable angina. What class of drug is used to treat angina? Select all that apply.

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Question 32 of 41

The weakness experienced by Mrs. Payer with an acute MI is due to

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Question 33 of 41

Resumption of sexual activity after a myocardial infarction is usually determined by

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Question 34 of 41

Which of the following should be avoided in Mr. Murphy's diet following bypass surgery?

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Question 35 of 41

A patient is given an ÃŽÂ±1-adrenergic agonist and experiences a reflex bradycardia. What normal mechanism of BP control is stimulated in this situation?

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Question 36 of 41

Cardiac markers and cardiac enzymes.

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Question 37 of 41

The patient has hypertension and just experienced an MI. Which type of medication would be expected to be added to decrease the workload on his heart?

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Question 38 of 41

The nurse is reviewing the client's medication list. Calcium channel blockers have a significant drug-drug interaction with what?

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Question 39 of 41

Priority nursing interventions when a client is being given warfarin include what?

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Question 40 of 41

What are the different methods of Oxygen Delivery System?

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Question 41 of 41

A diagnosis of ventricular fibrillation is identified for an unresponsive 50-year-old patient who has just arrived in the ED. Which action will you take first?

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