NUR 242 EXAM 2 NEWEST 2025
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
Which action by the nurse is most important when preparing
for cardioversion of a client with atrial fibrillation? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Set synchronizer switch on defibrillator
to the "on" position
Which assessment finding by the nurse caring for a client
with new-onset atrial fibrillation would be most important to
communicate to the health care provider? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sudden vision change
,A client who has atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular
response is started on a continuous heparin infusion. Which
clinical finding enables the nurse to conclude that the heparin
therapy is effective? - CORRECT ANSWER-An activated
partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is twice the usual value.
When treating clients for osteoporosis, which medication has
a side effect of atrial fibrillation when infused too quickly? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Zoledronic acid
After the home health nurse obtains a radial pulse rate of 136
beats/minute in a client with chronic atrial fibrillation, which
action would the nurse take next? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Take the client's apical pulse for a full minut
Which finding for a client who has a diagnosis of paroxysmal
atrial fibrillation is most important to report quickly to the
health care provider? - CORRECT ANSWER-Right arm
weakness
,When teaching a client with atrial fibrillation about a new
prescription for warfarin, the nurse will include information
about which vitamin? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamin K
Which action is essential for the nurse to include in the plan
of care for a client with atrial fibrillation? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Take pulse apically for a full minute.
Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care for a
client who had an ischemic stroke caused by atrial fibrillation
and has been placed on anticoagulation therapy to prevent
further strokes from occurring? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Wearing a medical alert bracelet
Initiating bleeding precautions
Refraining from estrogen therapy
Obtaining routine prothrombin times
Notifying providers of anticoagulation
, Which client response must the nurse monitor to determine
the effectiveness of amiodarone? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Decrease in cardiac dysrhythmias
The nurse provides discharge teaching to a client who has
received prescriptions for digoxin, furosemide, and a 2-g
sodium diet. Which statement from the client indicates that
further teaching is needed? - CORRECT ANSWER-I can use
a little table salt on my food as long as I do not use it when
cooking food.
A 2-month-old infant with the 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Calibrated syringe
An infant with congenital heart disease is prescribed digoxin
and furosemide upon discharge. Which sign would the nurse
instruct the parents to be alert for? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Difficulty feeding with vomiting
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
Which action by the nurse is most important when preparing
for cardioversion of a client with atrial fibrillation? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Set synchronizer switch on defibrillator
to the "on" position
Which assessment finding by the nurse caring for a client
with new-onset atrial fibrillation would be most important to
communicate to the health care provider? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sudden vision change
,A client who has atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular
response is started on a continuous heparin infusion. Which
clinical finding enables the nurse to conclude that the heparin
therapy is effective? - CORRECT ANSWER-An activated
partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is twice the usual value.
When treating clients for osteoporosis, which medication has
a side effect of atrial fibrillation when infused too quickly? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Zoledronic acid
After the home health nurse obtains a radial pulse rate of 136
beats/minute in a client with chronic atrial fibrillation, which
action would the nurse take next? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Take the client's apical pulse for a full minut
Which finding for a client who has a diagnosis of paroxysmal
atrial fibrillation is most important to report quickly to the
health care provider? - CORRECT ANSWER-Right arm
weakness
,When teaching a client with atrial fibrillation about a new
prescription for warfarin, the nurse will include information
about which vitamin? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vitamin K
Which action is essential for the nurse to include in the plan
of care for a client with atrial fibrillation? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Take pulse apically for a full minute.
Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care for a
client who had an ischemic stroke caused by atrial fibrillation
and has been placed on anticoagulation therapy to prevent
further strokes from occurring? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Wearing a medical alert bracelet
Initiating bleeding precautions
Refraining from estrogen therapy
Obtaining routine prothrombin times
Notifying providers of anticoagulation
, Which client response must the nurse monitor to determine
the effectiveness of amiodarone? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Decrease in cardiac dysrhythmias
The nurse provides discharge teaching to a client who has
received prescriptions for digoxin, furosemide, and a 2-g
sodium diet. Which statement from the client indicates that
further teaching is needed? - CORRECT ANSWER-I can use
a little table salt on my food as long as I do not use it when
cooking food.
A 2-month-old infant with the 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Calibrated syringe
An infant with congenital heart disease is prescribed digoxin
and furosemide upon discharge. Which sign would the nurse
instruct the parents to be alert for? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Difficulty feeding with vomiting
