NR 341 Exam 2
An alarm sounds at the central monitor station showing what appears to be VENTRICULAR
TACHYCARDIA in this client. What action should the nurse do first?
Check client and lead placement
Which rhythm characteristic would a nurse expect for a client with ATRIAL FIBRILLATION?
An irregular interval between each QRS
A nurse is caring for a post-operate client that has elevated levels of serum lactate. The nurse
recognizes which complication is developing in this client?
Tissue hypoxia
A catheter is inserted in the right radial artery to monitor the client's blood pressure. Which
assessment finding indicates that a complication of arterial pressure monitoring
is occurring?
The right hand is numb and pale
A client with a full code status develops ventricular fibrillation. Which action would be
appropriate for the nurse to delegate to an unlicensed assistant personnel (UAP) during
, the code?
Bring crash cart in the coding client's room
Which hemodynamic parameter should the nurse expect in a client who is experiencing
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding?
Decreased CVP reading
A nurse is taking care of a client with a severe case of diarrhea. The client has low CVP
readings. Based on this information, which order should the nurse anticipate?
Packed RBC transfusion
As the nurse enters the room the monitor alarms showing ventricular tachycardia. The
nurse assesses the client and notes there is a pulse . What should the nurse anticipate as
the next action for this client?
administer amiodarone
A client has atrial fibrillation. What drug does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed to prevent
a stroke?
An alarm sounds at the central monitor station showing what appears to be VENTRICULAR
TACHYCARDIA in this client. What action should the nurse do first?
Check client and lead placement
Which rhythm characteristic would a nurse expect for a client with ATRIAL FIBRILLATION?
An irregular interval between each QRS
A nurse is caring for a post-operate client that has elevated levels of serum lactate. The nurse
recognizes which complication is developing in this client?
Tissue hypoxia
A catheter is inserted in the right radial artery to monitor the client's blood pressure. Which
assessment finding indicates that a complication of arterial pressure monitoring
is occurring?
The right hand is numb and pale
A client with a full code status develops ventricular fibrillation. Which action would be
appropriate for the nurse to delegate to an unlicensed assistant personnel (UAP) during
, the code?
Bring crash cart in the coding client's room
Which hemodynamic parameter should the nurse expect in a client who is experiencing
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding?
Decreased CVP reading
A nurse is taking care of a client with a severe case of diarrhea. The client has low CVP
readings. Based on this information, which order should the nurse anticipate?
Packed RBC transfusion
As the nurse enters the room the monitor alarms showing ventricular tachycardia. The
nurse assesses the client and notes there is a pulse . What should the nurse anticipate as
the next action for this client?
administer amiodarone
A client has atrial fibrillation. What drug does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed to prevent
a stroke?
