Med-Surg 2 Exam Review

The client comes into the ER saying, "I'm having a heart attack" Which question is most pertinent to ask?

The client who has had a MI is admitted to the tele unit from intensive care. Which referral would be most appropriate?

Along with persistent, crushing chest pain, which s/s would make the nurse suspect that the client is experiencing a MI?

The incidence of ischemic stroke in patients with TIAs and other risk factors is reduced with administration of

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A nursing intervention is indicated for the patient with hemiplegia is

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The client is 3 hours post myocardial infarction. Which data would warrant immediate intervention by the nurse?

Pt d/c home. Which instruction about prescribed ferrous gluconate therapy should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

The client diagnosed with rule-out MI is having chest pain while walking. Which action should the nurse implement first?

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Which of the following blood tests is most indicative of cardiac damage?

the highest risk for the most common type of stroke is present in

The client with an MI asks, "why do I have to rest and take it easy? My chest doesn't hurt anymore." Best nurse response

Which of the following types of angina is most closely related with an impending MI?

Which population is at a higher risk for dying from a myocardial infarction?

Client receives epoetin (Epogen) injections. What laboratory value should the nurse assess before giving the injection?

Endocarditis only affects the atrioventricular and semi-lunar valves in the heart.

Which of the following clinical manifestations would be most indicative of the anemia?

Which intervention should the nurse delegate to the LPN when caring for a patient following an acute stroke?

Select-all-that-apply: What are the typical signs and symptoms of infective endocarditis?

To determine the size, location or whether stroke ischemic or hemorrhagic, the nurse anticipates that the health care

The nurse is preparing to apply nitroglycerin ointment. Before applying, the nurse should first:

The client an MI is on bedrest. The PCT is encouraging the client to move the legs. Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse teaches the client that the major difference between angina and pain associated with MI is that:

RN is teaching pt with iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the following meal plans would they expect the pt to select

RN providing discharge teaching to a patient with endocarditis. Which statement by patient demonstrated they understood

A patient with IE has sharp radiating abd pain to L shoulder/back. What do you suspect is the cause of this pt finding?

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Which of the following tests is used most often to diagnose angina?

Which of the following foods would the nurse encourage the client in sickle cell crisis to eat?

What does the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client receiving a beta blocker for treatment of angina?

Which of the following patients are MOST at risk for developing endocarditis? Select-all-that-apply:

The nurse understands that the client with pernicious anemia will have which distinguishing laboratory findings?