NURS245 - Exam 4 - Cardiac Review

A nurse is reviewing lab results for a patient 4 hrs after a MI. Which lab value would the nurse expect to be elevated?

What diagnostic test is best for detecting DVT in the calf?

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Before giving digoxin to a heart failure patient, which lab value should the nurse prioritize?

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What finding is expected in a client with peripheral arterial disease?

During the acute phase of a MI, what should a nurse administer to manage pain and anxiety for the client?

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What effect does dopamine IV have on renal perfusion?

A nurse is instructing a client who will undergo a cardiac MRI soon. What should the nurse teach about this test?

What should the nurse instruct the client to do with their affected leg after a cardiac catheterization?

Which food choice shows the client understands a low-cholesterol diet post-coronary bypass?

What data does the nurse need to gather to accurately calculate a client's cardiac output?

A patient is scheduled for an MRI with IV contrast. Which should be temporarily discontinued to prevent kidney injury?

A patient with CHF on digoxin therapy reports feeling nausea and has skipped lunch. What is the nurse's priority action?

A nurse has a client with atherosclerosis & peripheral artery disease (PAD). What finding should the nurse expect?

Which laboratory marker is indicative of heart muscle injury shortly after a cardiac event?

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In a patient with a past myocardial infarction, why would a daily dose of aspirin 325 mg be recommended?

Which sign is most indicative of cardiac tamponade in a client with a chest wound?

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A client with heart failure has a potassium level of 2.9 mEq/L. Which medication could be the culprit for the low level?

For a patient with chronic venous insufficiency, which of the follwing signs is expected?

Which procedure heightens a patient's risk for deep-vein thrombosis the most post-operatively?

Before giving digoxin to a client with atrial fibrillation, what should the nurse assess?

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Which of the following are associated with peripheral arterial disease?

A client on digoxin therapy for heart failure reports new symptoms. Which statement suggests digoxin toxicity?

Which symptom suggests digoxin toxicity?

A patient had a cardiac catheterization using a right femoral artery access. Which pulse should the nurse assess?

Which of the following is essential for post-CABG recovery BESIDES pain relief?

Which of the following s/s should the nurse identify as indicative of developing left-sided heart failure?

A patient with peripheral vascular disease complains of cold hands. What should the nurse do for the client's comfort?

A patient complains of a hot, swollen, and painful area behind the left knee. What order does the nurse anticipate?

Which is NOT a therapeutic effect of dopamine infusion?

Which medication should a nurse expect to administer to a client who has just developed a pulmonary embolism?

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What non-analgesic benefit do opioids provide post-CABG?

Which intervention should a nurse prioritize for a client who has developed a pulmonary embolism?

A nurse is managing a client with CHF who has just started on furosemide. Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor?