Galen NUR 242 Exam 2- MED SURG. UPDATED
2026
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Which action by the nurse is most Set synchronizer switch on defibrillator to the
important when preparing for "on" position
cardioversion of a client with atrial
fibrillation?
Which assessment finding by the Sudden vision change
nurse caring for a client with new-
onset atrial fibrillation would be
most important to communicate to
the health care provider?
A client who has atrial fibrillation An activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is
with rapid ventricular response is twice the usual value.
started on a continuous heparin
infusion. Which clinical finding
enables the nurse to conclude that
the heparin therapy is effective?
When treating clients for Zoledronic acid
osteoporosis, which medication has
a side effect of atrial fibrillation
when infused too quickly?
,After the home health nurse obtains Take the client's apical pulse for a full minut
a radial pulse rate of 136
beats/minute in a client with chronic
atrial fibrillation, which action would
the nurse take next?
Which finding for a client who has a Right arm weakness
diagnosis of paroxysmal atrial
fibrillation is most important to
report quickly to the health care
provider?
When teaching a client with atrial Vitamin K
fibrillation about a new prescription
for warfarin, the nurse will include
information about which vitamin?
Which action is essential for the Take pulse apically for a full minute.
nurse to include in the plan of care
for a client with atrial fibrillation?
Which action would the nurse Wearing a medical alert bracelet
include in the plan of care for a Initiating bleeding precautions
client who had an ischemic stroke Refraining from estrogen therapy
caused by atrial fibrillation and has Obtaining routine prothrombin times
been placed on anticoagulation Notifying providers of anticoagulation
therapy to prevent further strokes
from occurring? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses
may be correct.
Which client response must the Decrease in cardiac dysrhythmias
nurse monitor to determine the
effectiveness of amiodarone?
, The nurse provides discharge I can use a little table salt on my food as long as I
teaching to a client who has do not use it when cooking food.
received prescriptions for digoxin,
furosemide, and a 2-g sodium diet.
Which statement from the client
indicates that further teaching is
needed?
A 2-month-old infant with the Calibrated syringe
diagnosis of heart failure is
discharged with a prescription for
oral digoxin 0.05 mg every 12 hours.
The bottle of digoxin is labeled
"0.05 mg/mL." Which item would the
nurse teach the mother to use when
administering the medication?
An infant with congenital heart Difficulty feeding with vomiting
disease is prescribed digoxin and
furosemide upon discharge. Which
sign would the nurse instruct the
parents to be alert for?
A client, who is currently taking Prefill a weekly medication box with the
digoxin 0.125 mg in the morning medications for the client to self-administe
and alprazolam 0.5 mg twice a day,
is prescribed donepezil 5 mg daily
for early dementia of the Alzheimer
type. Which instruction would the
nurse include when teaching the
client's spouse about medication
administration?
2026
Save
Terms in this set (192)
Which action by the nurse is most Set synchronizer switch on defibrillator to the
important when preparing for "on" position
cardioversion of a client with atrial
fibrillation?
Which assessment finding by the Sudden vision change
nurse caring for a client with new-
onset atrial fibrillation would be
most important to communicate to
the health care provider?
A client who has atrial fibrillation An activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is
with rapid ventricular response is twice the usual value.
started on a continuous heparin
infusion. Which clinical finding
enables the nurse to conclude that
the heparin therapy is effective?
When treating clients for Zoledronic acid
osteoporosis, which medication has
a side effect of atrial fibrillation
when infused too quickly?
,After the home health nurse obtains Take the client's apical pulse for a full minut
a radial pulse rate of 136
beats/minute in a client with chronic
atrial fibrillation, which action would
the nurse take next?
Which finding for a client who has a Right arm weakness
diagnosis of paroxysmal atrial
fibrillation is most important to
report quickly to the health care
provider?
When teaching a client with atrial Vitamin K
fibrillation about a new prescription
for warfarin, the nurse will include
information about which vitamin?
Which action is essential for the Take pulse apically for a full minute.
nurse to include in the plan of care
for a client with atrial fibrillation?
Which action would the nurse Wearing a medical alert bracelet
include in the plan of care for a Initiating bleeding precautions
client who had an ischemic stroke Refraining from estrogen therapy
caused by atrial fibrillation and has Obtaining routine prothrombin times
been placed on anticoagulation Notifying providers of anticoagulation
therapy to prevent further strokes
from occurring? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses
may be correct.
Which client response must the Decrease in cardiac dysrhythmias
nurse monitor to determine the
effectiveness of amiodarone?
, The nurse provides discharge I can use a little table salt on my food as long as I
teaching to a client who has do not use it when cooking food.
received prescriptions for digoxin,
furosemide, and a 2-g sodium diet.
Which statement from the client
indicates that further teaching is
needed?
A 2-month-old infant with the Calibrated syringe
diagnosis of heart failure is
discharged with a prescription for
oral digoxin 0.05 mg every 12 hours.
The bottle of digoxin is labeled
"0.05 mg/mL." Which item would the
nurse teach the mother to use when
administering the medication?
An infant with congenital heart Difficulty feeding with vomiting
disease is prescribed digoxin and
furosemide upon discharge. Which
sign would the nurse instruct the
parents to be alert for?
A client, who is currently taking Prefill a weekly medication box with the
digoxin 0.125 mg in the morning medications for the client to self-administe
and alprazolam 0.5 mg twice a day,
is prescribed donepezil 5 mg daily
for early dementia of the Alzheimer
type. Which instruction would the
nurse include when teaching the
client's spouse about medication
administration?
