NR 341 Exam 2 practice questions with correct
answers
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? Correct Answer-Check client and lead placement
Which rhythm characteristic would a nurse expect for a client with
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-
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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-administer amiodarone
A client has atrial fibrillation. What drug does the nurse anticipate will
be prescribed to prevent a stroke? Correct Answer-Warfarin
a nurse is caring for a cleint with bp 82/46 and sinus tachy Correct
Answer-administer fluid IV bolus normal saline or metoprolol
A client with septic shock has a central venous pressure reading (CVP)
of 1 mm Hg . Which of these healthcare provider orders would the nurse
anticipate? Correct Answer-Increase the normal saline rate to 150
ml/hour
answers
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? Correct Answer-Check client and lead placement
Which rhythm characteristic would a nurse expect for a client with
ATRIAL FIBRILLATION? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-
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? Correct Answer-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? Correct Answer-administer amiodarone
A client has atrial fibrillation. What drug does the nurse anticipate will
be prescribed to prevent a stroke? Correct Answer-Warfarin
a nurse is caring for a cleint with bp 82/46 and sinus tachy Correct
Answer-administer fluid IV bolus normal saline or metoprolol
A client with septic shock has a central venous pressure reading (CVP)
of 1 mm Hg . Which of these healthcare provider orders would the nurse
anticipate? Correct Answer-Increase the normal saline rate to 150
ml/hour
