Cardiac Quiz Bowl #3

Question 1

A patient suddenly develops SOB and pink frothy sputum, what is a symptom of?

Accepted Answer

pulmonary edema

Question 2

A patient is receiving a thiazide diuretic, what side effect does the nurse want to watch for?

Accepted Answer

hypokalemia

Question 3

What type of lung sound would the nurse typically find with a acute CHF patient?

Accepted Answer

crackels

Question 4

What modifications should a patient make when diagnosis with hypertension?

Accepted Answer

exercise and start the DASH diet

Question 5

A patient INR is 8.3, what medication should the nurse be prepared to administer?

Accepted Answer

vitamin K

Question 6

What lab is used to monitor a patient receiving IV heparin?

Accepted Answer

PTT

Question 7

The patient is starting lovastatin, what diagnosis would be a contraindication for this drug?

Accepted Answer

Cirrhosis of the liver

Question 8

Upon performing an EKG, what instructions should the patient receive?

Accepted Answer

Lie very still during the procedure

Question 9

A patient is diagnosis with CHF, what foods would you want to teach the patient to avoid?

Accepted Answer

processed meats

Question 10

What action should the nurse take if the patient develops an increase in LE edema?

Accepted Answer

Assess intake and output

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