What is a sign of paradoxical blood pressure?

Drop in systolic BP on inspiration

Cardiovascular Nursing Care

Test your knowledge on various aspects of cardiovascular nursing care, including medications, interventions, and patient education.

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1
What should be avoided in sickle cell anemia?
Mild activity
Strenuous activity
Immunizations
Hydration
2
What is the priority action after administering wrong medication?
Notify charge nurse
Document in chart
Fill occurrence report
Check vital signs
3
What is the purpose of aspirin after myocardial infarction?
Prevent fever
Reduce inflammation
Prevent blood clotting
Provide analgesia
4
What should be reported before administering nifedipine?
BP of 148/94
Peripheral edema
Increased alkaline phosphatase
Heart rate of 66
5
What should be done for cold feet due to vascular occlusion?
Rub feet briskly
Provide slipper socks
Apply heating pad
Increase fluid intake
6
What is a sign of digoxin toxicity?
High energy
Nausea
Increased appetite
Normal vision
7
What is a sign of paradoxical blood pressure?
Drop in systolic BP on inspiration
Pulse deficit
Increase in heart rate
Drop in BP when sitting
8
What is the purpose of INR monitoring with warfarin?
Done twice per month
Standardized test results
Only test available
Requires fasting
9
What pulse site evaluates brain circulation?
Carotid
Popliteal
Radial
Femoral
10
What should be monitored with digoxin therapy?
Blood glucose
Calcium levels
Potassium levels
Cholesterol levels
11
What is a sign of left-sided heart failure?
Jugular distention
Nocturnal polyuria
Frothy sputum
Dependent edema
12
Why is hydration important for sickle cell anemia?
Reduces blood viscosity
Improves digestion
Prevents infections
Increases muscle tone
13
What is the priority action for phlebitis?
Discontinue IV infusion
Insert new IV
Apply warm compress
Elevate extremity
14
How should used nitroglycerin patches be discarded?
Folded inside
With medication outside
In open trash
In recycling bin
15
How should a child with epistaxis be positioned?
Supine position
Sit up, head forward
Head tilted back
Lying on side
16
What is the purpose of clopidogrel?
Prevent blood clots
Lower blood pressure
Reduce inflammation
Increase heart rate
17
What is the priority action for a client with nausea on digoxin?
Request dietary consult
Check vital signs
Request antiemetic
Suggest rest
18
What should be done if an IV site is red and swollen?
Elevate extremity
Apply warm compress
Discontinue IV infusion
Increase fluid intake
19
What is an adverse effect of timolol eye drops?
Hypertension
Seizures
Anemia
Bradycardia
20
What food is suitable for a low-cholesterol diet?
Eggs
Milk
Liver
Beans
21
What should be avoided with peripheral vascular disease?
Avoiding elastic stockings
Wearing shoes
Using thermometer
Crossing legs
22
Which medication interacts with sildenafil?
Naproxen
Metformin
Cefuroxime
Isosorbide
23
What is a manifestation of mitral stenosis?
Dyspnea on exertion
Angina
S3 heart sound
Cyanosis
24
What should be monitored with atenolol?
Anemia
Bradycardia
Neutropenia
Hypokalemia
25
What is the purpose of nitroglycerin patches?
Treating angina attacks
Prophylaxis of angina
Increasing heart rate
Lowering blood pressure

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Test your knowledge on various aspects of cardiovascular nursing care, including medications, interventions, and patient education.

Flashcards25 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 25

Answers

1
What should be avoided in sickle cell anemia?
Mild activity
Strenuous activity
Immunizations
Hydration
2
What is the priority action after administering wrong medication?
Notify charge nurse
Document in chart
Fill occurrence report
Check vital signs
3
What is the purpose of aspirin after myocardial infarction?
Prevent fever
Reduce inflammation
Prevent blood clotting
Provide analgesia
4
What should be reported before administering nifedipine?
BP of 148/94
Peripheral edema
Increased alkaline phosphatase
Heart rate of 66
5
What should be done for cold feet due to vascular occlusion?
Rub feet briskly
Provide slipper socks
Apply heating pad
Increase fluid intake
6
What is a sign of digoxin toxicity?
High energy
Nausea
Increased appetite
Normal vision
7
What is a sign of paradoxical blood pressure?
Drop in systolic BP on inspiration
Pulse deficit
Increase in heart rate
Drop in BP when sitting
8
What is the purpose of INR monitoring with warfarin?
Done twice per month
Standardized test results
Only test available
Requires fasting
9
What pulse site evaluates brain circulation?
Carotid
Popliteal
Radial
Femoral
10
What should be monitored with digoxin therapy?
Blood glucose
Calcium levels
Potassium levels
Cholesterol levels
11
What is a sign of left-sided heart failure?
Jugular distention
Nocturnal polyuria
Frothy sputum
Dependent edema
12
Why is hydration important for sickle cell anemia?
Reduces blood viscosity
Improves digestion
Prevents infections
Increases muscle tone
13
What is the priority action for phlebitis?
Discontinue IV infusion
Insert new IV
Apply warm compress
Elevate extremity
14
How should used nitroglycerin patches be discarded?
Folded inside
With medication outside
In open trash
In recycling bin
15
How should a child with epistaxis be positioned?
Supine position
Sit up, head forward
Head tilted back
Lying on side
16
What is the purpose of clopidogrel?
Prevent blood clots
Lower blood pressure
Reduce inflammation
Increase heart rate
17
What is the priority action for a client with nausea on digoxin?
Request dietary consult
Check vital signs
Request antiemetic
Suggest rest
18
What should be done if an IV site is red and swollen?
Elevate extremity
Apply warm compress
Discontinue IV infusion
Increase fluid intake
19
What is an adverse effect of timolol eye drops?
Hypertension
Seizures
Anemia
Bradycardia
20
What food is suitable for a low-cholesterol diet?
Eggs
Milk
Liver
Beans
21
What should be avoided with peripheral vascular disease?
Avoiding elastic stockings
Wearing shoes
Using thermometer
Crossing legs
22
Which medication interacts with sildenafil?
Naproxen
Metformin
Cefuroxime
Isosorbide
23
What is a manifestation of mitral stenosis?
Dyspnea on exertion
Angina
S3 heart sound
Cyanosis
24
What should be monitored with atenolol?
Anemia
Bradycardia
Neutropenia
Hypokalemia
25
What is the purpose of nitroglycerin patches?
Treating angina attacks
Prophylaxis of angina
Increasing heart rate
Lowering blood pressure