Cardiac Introduction

Question 1

What should be assessed for a client with history of smoking, diabetes, and hypertension who is diaphoretic with nausea?

Accepted Answer

Acute coronary syndrome

Question 2

An elevation in which blood test indicates the patient is having a myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

Troponin

Question 3

When aspirin is given to a cardiac patient its being used to relieve pain

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Describe the correct order of the cardiac conduction system

Accepted Answer

SA node, AV node, AV bundle, Purkinje fibres

Question 5

What does the nurse recognize as an absolute contraindication for thrombolytic therapy?

Accepted Answer

Active bleeding

Question 6

Angina that is relieved by rest or nitroglycerin is called

Accepted Answer

Stable

Question 7

A client is pale and complains of dizziness. The nurse notes the following on the monitor. What orders are anticipated?

Accepted Answer

Vital signs and administration of atropine

Question 8

(SATA) Cardiac catheterization nursing interventions

Accepted Answer

Assess the quality of pulses and temperature of extremities, Check for allergy to iodine or shellfish, Check renal function

Question 9

Which drug comes as a sublingual tablet used for angina (chest pain)?

Accepted Answer

nitroglycerin

Question 10

An echocardiogram helps healthcare providers visualize problems with the heart including which of the following?

Accepted Answer

all of these

Question 11

What type of angina occurs frequently with progressive severity unrelated to activity?

Accepted Answer

Unstable

Question 12

Diaphoresis and radiating jaw pain is also experienced by the new patient. What interventions should be done next?

Accepted Answer

Administer oxygen, place cardiac monitor, obtain vitals, give SL nitro

Question 13

The AV node is known as the internal pacemaker of the heart

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Nursing education for the cardiac catheterization include all except:

Accepted Answer

bending the extremity

Question 15

If a patient complains of angina during a stress test, the tech should

Accepted Answer

Notify provider of patient’s symptoms

Question 16

After which diagnostic test will the patient need to remain on bedrest for 2-6 hours?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac catheterization

Question 17

2 hours after a right fem cardiac cath a client complains of numbness and pain in right foot. What should you do next?

Accepted Answer

Check the client's peripheral pulses

Question 18

Cardiac catheterization:

Accepted Answer

Assess patient for allergy to iodine, shellfish, or contrast dyem, Requires a signed consent, Contrast media is injected to visualize the shape of the coronary vessels., Patient must be NPO for 6-8 hrs before test., Have patient void before giving preoperative medication

Question 19

Which of the following is not used to treat stable angina?

Accepted Answer

thrombolytics

Question 20

The nurse recognizes a client with atrial fibrillation is at greatest risk for which complication?

Accepted Answer

Emboli

Question 21

****What is most important for readings on EKG

Accepted Answer

Standardized placement

Question 22

***Cessation of cardiac mechanical activity resulting in absence of blood flow

Accepted Answer

Cardiac Arrest

Question 23

The nurse notes a new onset of this on the monitor, what is the priority assessment?

Accepted Answer

Obtain a set of vital signs and perform a focused assessment

Question 24

Unstable angina often indicates an impending Myocardial Infarction (MI)?

Accepted Answer

True

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