Ati nur 240 med surg ( cardiovascular) proctored exam

Provided is an ECG image of ventricular fibrillation. Identify the wave pattern and describe its characteristics.

Provided is an ECG image of sinus bradycardia. Identify the wave pattern and describe its characteristics.

The nurse is assigned to care for several clients admitted to a telemetry unit. Which client should the nurse assess first?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has atrial fibrillation and reports dizziness and palpitations. Which of the following should the nurse understand is the cause of these manifestations?

The constant noise of a ventilator, monitor alarms, and infusion pumps predispose the patient to:

The healthcare provider has ordered an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor for the client diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Which discharge instructions should the nurse include?

A nurse is admitting a client who has acute heart failure following myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse recognizes that which of the following prescriptions by the provider requires clarification?

The nurse on the telemetry unit has just received the A.M. shift report. Which client should the nurse assess first?

Provided is an ECG image of sinus tachycardia. Identify the wave pattern and describe its characteristics.

Diagnostic imaging reveals that the quantity of fluid in a client's pericardial sac is dangerously increased. The nurse should collaborate with the other members of the care team to prevent the develo

A nurse is teaching a client who has acute pericarditis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the client teaching to explain the cause of pericarditis?

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following complications?

A nurse is monitoring an older adult female client who had a myocardial infarction (MI) for the development of an acute kidney injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as indi

A nurse is teaching a client who has mitral valve stenosis that has not responded to pharmacological therapies about other treatment options. Which of the following statements should the nurse include

A patient had a cardiac catheterization and is now in the recovery area. What nursing interventions should be included in the plan of care? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of endocarditis. Which topic would the nurse prioritize during health promotion education?

A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who is having a suspected acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find for a client

The client has just returned to the floor after balloon valvuloplasty of the aortic valve and the nurse is planning appropriate assessments. The nurse would assess for all potential complications exce

The physician prescribes 0.15 mg of digoxin IV push for a heart failure patient. The available dose is 1 mg/1 ml. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?

A client is awaiting the availability of a heart for transplant. What option may be available to the client as a bridge to transplant?

To reduce the risk of aneurysm rupture, the nurse should implement all of the following except.

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with chest pain and ECG findings showing ST-segment elevation. The nurse notes oxygen saturation at 89 Which intervention should the nurse prioritize

The nurse prepares discharge instructions for a patient recovering from percutaneous transluminal coronary intervention (PTCI). What medication information should the nurse include with this teaching?

A client scheduled for cardiac catheterization is anxious and asks the nurse the reason for this test. What is the nurse's best response?

A patient diagnosed with STEMI has undergone successful primary PCI and is now receiving aspirin and a P2Y12 inhibitor (e.g., clopidogrel). What is the rationale for prescribing these medications post