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QUESTION 1 zm
A patient presents with chest pain. The nurse performs a 12-
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lead electrocardiogram that reveals an abnormal Q wave. What does the nurse suspec
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t? A current injury An old infarction An acute infarction Ischemia
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ANSWER
An old infarction
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QUESTION 2 zm
A patient is brought to the ED by emergency medical services with increased aggressi
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on and making clear homicidal threats. What immediate action will the nurse expect t
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o promote staff and patient safety? Administration of antipsychotics One-to-
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one observation Place in a seclusion room Application of restraints
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ANSWER
Place in a seclusion room
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QUESTION 3 zm
What is the most common cause of cardiogenic shock? Sustained cardiac dysrhythmias
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Acute valvular dysfunction Myocardial infarction End-stage cardiomyopathy
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 4 zm
,The disease most commonly associated with the catarrhal, paroxysmal and convalesce
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nt stages is best treated with classification of medications? Immune globulin Steroids
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Antiretroviral therapy Macrolide antibiotics zm zm zm
ANSWER
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QUESTION 5 zm
A 28-year-
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hes that began 10 minutes prior to arrival. The patient is trembling and tachypneic.
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Which anxiety disorder is the patient exhibiting? Post-
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traumatic stress disorder Panic attack Acute stress disorder Generalized anxiety disor
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 6 zm
A 30-year-
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de of his head. It has been coming and going all day. His right eye is reddened and sk
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in is flushed. What type of headache is this patient experiencing? Tension Traumatic C
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luster Migraine zm
ANSWER
Cluster
QUESTION 7 zm
Which orthopedic condition is the result of elevated uric acid levels? Joint effusion Ost
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eomyelitis Gouty arthritis Bursitis zm zm zm
ANSWER
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QUESTION 8 zm
A patient presents to the ED with sensory hallucinations and delusions. He also has di
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sorganized speech and grossly disordered behavior. What would the nurse expect to t
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ake place in order for the patient to be properly cared for? A suicide risk assessment
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Administration of antipsychotics Application of restraints Medical clearance
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, ANSWER
Medical clearance
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QUESTION 9 zm
A patient has just been diagnosed with endocarditis. While preparing for surgery for v
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alvular repair, which intervention will the nurse perform? Insert a urinary catheter In
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sert a gastric tube Begin an infusion of nitroprusside Administer antibiotics
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 10 zm
A patient has an unsteady gait, weakness, diminished sensation to the face and arms,
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and vision changes. These findings are most likely associated with neurological condit
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ion? Myasthenia gravis Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Multiple sclerosis Parkinson's dis
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ease
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Multiple sclerosis zm
QUESTION 11 zm
The emergency nurse knows that a patient who has experienced a severe electrical inj
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ury is at risk for which of the following? Arrhythmias Carboxyhemoglobinemia Tissue
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liquefaction Hypocalcemia zm
ANSWER
Arrhythmias
QUESTION 12 zm
Which heart block is associated with a lengthening PR interval until a QRS complex is
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dropped? First degree Second degree type II Third degree Second degree type I
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ANSWER
Second degree type I
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Exam Solution zm
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IONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (C7287) zm zm zm zm
QUESTION 1 zm
A patient presents with chest pain. The nurse performs a 12-
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lead electrocardiogram that reveals an abnormal Q wave. What does the nurse suspec
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t? A current injury An old infarction An acute infarction Ischemia
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ANSWER
An old infarction
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QUESTION 2 zm
A patient is brought to the ED by emergency medical services with increased aggressi
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on and making clear homicidal threats. What immediate action will the nurse expect t
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o promote staff and patient safety? Administration of antipsychotics One-to-
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one observation Place in a seclusion room Application of restraints
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 3 zm
What is the most common cause of cardiogenic shock? Sustained cardiac dysrhythmias
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Acute valvular dysfunction Myocardial infarction End-stage cardiomyopathy
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 4 zm
,The disease most commonly associated with the catarrhal, paroxysmal and convalesce
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nt stages is best treated with classification of medications? Immune globulin Steroids
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Antiretroviral therapy Macrolide antibiotics zm zm zm
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QUESTION 5 zm
A 28-year-
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old female presents to the ED with complaints of dizziness, fear of dying, and hot flas
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hes that began 10 minutes prior to arrival. The patient is trembling and tachypneic.
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Which anxiety disorder is the patient exhibiting? Post-
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traumatic stress disorder Panic attack Acute stress disorder Generalized anxiety disor
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Panic attack zm
QUESTION 6 zm
A 30-year-
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de of his head. It has been coming and going all day. His right eye is reddened and sk
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in is flushed. What type of headache is this patient experiencing? Tension Traumatic C
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luster Migraine zm
ANSWER
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QUESTION 7 zm
Which orthopedic condition is the result of elevated uric acid levels? Joint effusion Ost
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eomyelitis Gouty arthritis Bursitis zm zm zm
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QUESTION 8 zm
A patient presents to the ED with sensory hallucinations and delusions. He also has di
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sorganized speech and grossly disordered behavior. What would the nurse expect to t
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ake place in order for the patient to be properly cared for? A suicide risk assessment
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Administration of antipsychotics Application of restraints Medical clearance
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Medical clearance
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QUESTION 9 zm
A patient has just been diagnosed with endocarditis. While preparing for surgery for v
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alvular repair, which intervention will the nurse perform? Insert a urinary catheter In
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sert a gastric tube Begin an infusion of nitroprusside Administer antibiotics
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 10 zm
A patient has an unsteady gait, weakness, diminished sensation to the face and arms,
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and vision changes. These findings are most likely associated with neurological condit
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ion? Myasthenia gravis Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Multiple sclerosis Parkinson's dis
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Multiple sclerosis zm
QUESTION 11 zm
The emergency nurse knows that a patient who has experienced a severe electrical inj
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ury is at risk for which of the following? Arrhythmias Carboxyhemoglobinemia Tissue
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liquefaction Hypocalcemia zm
ANSWER
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dropped? First degree Second degree type II Third degree Second degree type I
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ANSWER
Second degree type I
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QUESTION 13 zm