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A client is receiving thrombolytic therapy following myocardial infarction. The nurse would monitor the client for evidence of which complications? a. dysrhythmias and agitation b. hematemesis and tarry stools c. fever, dyspnea, and tingling in arms and hands d. chest and foot pain
What is (b) hematemesis and tarry stools
100
during a routine medical exam a client reports feeling odd, with several episodes of chest pressure, shortness of breath, and numbness in both shoulders. The nurse should suspect the client has been experiencing:
What is angina pectoris
100
The main goal of treatment for a client who has rheumatic fever is to:
What is treat the inflammation (The main goal of treatment is to treat the inflammation of several cardiac structures and damage to the mitral valve that infection can cause)
100
What is the MOST common cause of premature ventricular contractions?
What is coronary artery disease
100
How is bradycardia usually treated?
What is administration of atropine
200
What medications would be administered to a client in the initial treatment of myocardial infarction?
What is morphine sulfate and thrombolytic therapy
200
Temporary inadequate blood and oxygen supply to the myocardial tissues is called:
What is myocardial ischemia
200
Discharge teaching for a client who has a pacemaker implanted would include which of the following? a. realizing the pacemaker may malfunction without notice b. resuming an active lifestyle, including contact sports c. wearing a medical alert tag to indicate presence of a pacemaker d. resume a normal diet
What is (c) wearing a medical alert tag to indicate presence of a pacemaker
200
What are the MOST common ectopic heartbeats?
What is premature ventricular contractions
200
A heart rate of 60 bpm or less is called
What is sinus bradycardia
300
A client is admitted with suspected myocardial infarction, with symptoms beginning approximately 3 hours ago. Results of what cardiac enzyme studies would confirm the diagnosis?
What is increased troponin levels
300
Which nursing intervention is included in the care of the client with pericarditis? a. Monitor the client's apical and radial pulses b. Prepare the client for pacemaker implantation c. Assess the client for signs of cardiac tamponade d. Use airborne precautions
What is (c) Assess the client for signs of cardiac tamponade
300
Treatment of the client with ventricular fibrillation (VF) requires what measures?
What is CPR and immediate defibrillation
300
The nurse is providing counseling regarding diet to a client who has an atrial dysrhythmia. Which of these foods should the client be instructed to avoid? a. fat b. cholesterol c. fiber d. caffeine
What is (d) caffeine
300
Which part of the electrocardiogram (EKG) represents the electrical impulse as it travels through the AV node?
What is QRS complex
400
Which area of the heart is MOST commonly affected by myocardial infarction?
What is left ventricle
400
What is the MOST common cause of pericarditis?
What is idiopathic disease. (Pericarditis, inflammation of the sac around the heart caused by various infectious)
400
Cardioversion should be done during which part of the electrocardiogram (EKG)
What is R wave
400
What is the usual treatment for tachycardia? a. placement of a permanent pacemaker b. depends on cause c. administration of adenosine d. administration of atropine
What is (b) depends on cause. (This condition may disappear spontaneously or may be treated with prescribed medications)
400
A client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) may be asymptomatic or may have which of the following? a. cool temperature b. mottling of the leg or foot c. a positive Homans' sign d. cyanosis of the entire leg
What is (c) a positive Homans' sign
500
What is the MOST common cause of myocardial infarction?
What is atherosclerosis
500
Which of these pharmacological interventions are used to treat myocarditis? a. antivirals and antipyretics b. digitalis preparations and broad-spectrum antibiotics c. diuretics and analgesics d. anti-inflammatory agents and antifungals
What is (b) digitalis preparations and broad spectrum antibiotics. (myocarditis weakens the heart muscle)
500
Which of these drugs is MOST commonly used to treat premature ventricular contractions? a. Lasix b. atropine c. lidocaine hydrochloride d. digoxin
What is (c) lidocaine hydrochloride
500
A sinus rhythm with a heart rate ranging from 100 to 150 bpm is called?
What is tachycardia
500
A nurse notes a client's neck veins are distended when sitting upright. This finding is indicative of what condition?
What is right-sided heart failure