Med-Surg Week 11 CV

A client is started on BP meds & takes their BP which is 120/70. The patient stops their meds because it was normal. You

When performing an EKG, what do you instruct the patient to do?

Which pulse does the nurse check for a full minute before giving digoxin?

If a patient is having chest pain, how often can they take a sublingual nitroglycerin?

When placing electrodes for an ECG the V leads go on the chest.

What manifestations would you expect in a patient with left-sided heart failure?

After a patient has a pacemaker inserted what should they be taught to check daily?

On a rhythm strip for normal sinus rhythm which waves should be present?

In a client with unstable angina Nitroglycerin will usually relieve their pain.

What is one adverse reaction that may occur after the patient is given nitroglycerin?

Your patient with a Hx of HtN & CAD is admitted with increasing SOB, RR-28, O2 sat 89% on RA. Your priority would be?

What systolic blood pressure is considered normal for a person under 40 years old?

Which of the following is the reversal agent for warfarin?

When should garlic be avoided?

What is the action of aspirin that is used with cardiac patients?

For how long do you check the pulse before giving digoxin?

How many V leads are there when doing an ECG?

You are instructing the client about taking their BP. When they take their BP the arm should be?

How long should the nurse wait before rechecking a patient's blood pressure if they get an abnormal reading?

What manifestations would you NOT expect in a patient with with right sided heart failure?

Which electrolyte imbalance increases the risk of digoxin toxicity?

How often can nitroglycerin sublingual be repeated?

What should a patient avoid that has a new pacemaker inserted?

When is the best time for a patient to take their blood pressure?

What is another possible adverse reaction to nitroglycerin which is why the patient should be on fall precautions?