Cardiovascular ATI - Questions and Answers

Cardiovascular ATI - Questions and Answers A nurse is caring for a client who had an onset of chest pain 24hr ago. The nurse recognize that an increase in which of the following is diagnostic of myocardial infarction (MI) A- C Reactive protein B- Myoglobin C- Creatine Kinase- MB D-Homocysteine A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who had an anterior MI. The client’s history reveals she Is 1 week postoperative following an open cholecystectomy. The nurse should recognize that which of the following interventions is contraindicated. A- administering IV Morphine Sulfate B- Assisting with thrombolytic therapy C- administering oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula D-helping the client to the bedside commode A nurse is providing health teaching for a group of clients which of the following clients is at risk for developing peripheral arterial disease A- a client who has diabetes mellitus B- a client who has hypothyroidism C- a client who consumes two 12-oz bottles of beer a day D- a client whose daily caloric intake consists of 25% fat A nurse is assessing a client who has dilated cardiomyopathy. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A-weight loss B- pericardial rub C- tracheal deviation D- dyspnea on exertion A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a heart failure. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following findings immediately to the provider A- increase of 10 mm/hg in systolic blood pressure B- dizziness when rising quickly C- weight gain of 0.9KG or 2lb in 24 hr D- dyspnea with exertion A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of angina and is scheduled for exercise electrocardiography at 1100. Which of the following statements by the client requires the nurse to contact the provider for possible rescheduling A- I smoked a cigarette this morning to calm my nerves about having this procedure B-I didn't take my heart pills this morning because my doctor told me not to C- I have had chest pain a couple of times since I saw my doctor in the office last week D- I’m still hungry after the bowl of cereal I ate at 7 am A nurse is monitoring a client ECG monitor and notes the client’s rhythm has change from normal signs rhythm to supraventricular tachycardia. The nurse should prepare to assist with which of the following interventions A- Administration of atropine IV B- Vagal Stimulation C- Defibrillation D- Delivery of precordial Thump A nurse is planning a presentation for a group of clients who have hypertension. Which of the following lifestyle modifications should the nurse include (SATA) - Tobacco cessation -Decreased magnesium intake -reduced potassium intake -regular exercise program -limited alcohol intake A nurse is caring for a client who is being rated for heart failure and has a prescription for furosemide. The nurse should plan to monitor for which of the following as an adverse effect of this medication