9/9/21, 8:00 PM Post-Test (MI, CPR, Electrolytes Imbalances)

Post-Test (MI, CPR,

Electrolytes Imbalances)
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2. Aspirin is administered to the client experiencing an MI because of its:

1 point

Check all that apply.

A. Antipyretic action
B. Antithrombotic action
C. Antiplatelet action
D. Analgesic action

3. The physician orders continuous intravenous nitroglycerin infusion for

the client with MI. Essential nursing actions include which of the 1 point

following?

Check all that apply.

A. Obtaining an infusion pump for the medication.

B. Monitoring BP q4h.
C. Monitoring urine output hourly.
D. Obtaining serum potassium levels daily.
4. A nurse is preparing to ambulate a client on the 3rd day after cardiac 1 point
surgery. The nurse would plan to do which of the following to enable the
client to best tolerate the ambulation?

Check all that apply.

A. Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe.

B. Premedicate the client with an analgesic
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C. Provide the client with a walker.

D. Remove telemetry equipment because it weighs down the hospital gown.

5. A client has frequent bursts of ventricular tachycardia on the cardiac

monitor. A nurse is most concerned with this dysrhythmia because: 1 point

Check all that apply.

A. It is uncomfortable for the client, giving a sense of impending doom.

B. It produces a high cardiac output that quickly leads to cerebral and myocardial ischemia.
C. It is almost impossible to convert to a normal sinus rhythm.
D. It can develop into ventricular fibrillation at any time.

6. Which of the following is an expected outcome for a client on the second

day of hospitalization after an MI? 1 point

Check all that apply.

A. Has severe chest pain.

B. Can identify risk factors for MI.
C. Agrees to participate in a cardiac rehabilitation walking program.
D. Can perform personal self-care activities without pain.
7. Which of the following reflects the principle on which a client’s diet will 1 point
most likely be based during the acute phase of MI?

Check all that apply.

A. Liquids as ordered
B. Small, easily digested meals
C. Three regular meals per day
D. NPO

8. Which of the following arteries primarily feeds the anterior wall of the
heart? 1 point

Check all that apply.

A. Circumflex artery

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B. Internal mammary artery

C. Left anterior descending artery
D. Right coronary artery

9. The most important factor in regulating the caliber of blood vessels,

which determines resistance to flow, is: 1 point

Mark only one oval.

A. Hormonal secretion

B. Independent arterial wall activity.

C. The influence of circulating chemicals

D. The sympathetic nervous system

10. The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction who is 1 point
experiencing chest pain. Which interventions should the nurse implement
first? Select All that Apply

Check all that apply.

Apply oxygen via nasal cannula

Place the client in a supine position
Administer an aspirin orally
Administer morphine sulfate

11. Which of the following is the most common symptom of myocardial 1 point
infarction (MI)?

Check all that apply.

Dyspnea
Chest pain
Edema
Palpitations

12.

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Which cardiac enzyme would the nurse expect to elevate first in a client 1 point
diagnosed with a myocardial infarction?

13.

The nurse is administering a calcium channel blocker to the client diagnosed

1 point
with a myocardial infarction. Which assessment data would cause the nurse
to question administering this medication?

Check all that apply.

The client's apical pulse is 64

The client's blood pressure is 90/62
The client's calcium level is elevated
The client's telemetry shows occasional PVCs
14. The client diagnosed with rule-out myocardial infarction is experiencing 1 point
chest pain while walking to the bathroom. Which action should the
nurse implement first?

Check all that apply.

Obtain a stat 12 Lead ECG

Have the client sit down immediately
Assess the client's vital signs
Administer sublingual nitroglycerin

15. Which of the following actions is first priority of care for a client exhibiting 1 point
signs & symptoms of coronary artery disease?

Check all that apply.

Decrease anxiety
Administer sublingual nitroglycerin
Enhance myocardial oxygenation
Educate the client about his symptoms

16. A significant cause of venous thrombosis is: 1 point

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Check all that apply.

A. Altered blood coagulation

B. Stasis of blood
C. Vessel wall injury
D. All of the above
17. Intravenous heparin therapy is ordered for a client. While implementing this 1 point
order, a nurse ensures that which of the following medications is available in
the nursing unit?

Check all that apply.

A. Vitamin K
B. Aminocaproic acid
C. Potassium chloride
D. Protamine sulfate

18.
Cholesterol, frequently discussed in relation to atherosclerosis, is a 1 point
substance that:

Check all that apply.

A. May be controlled by eliminating food sources.

B. Is found in many foods, both plant and animal sources.
C. All persons would be better off without because it causes the disease process.
D. Circulates in the blood, the level of which usually decreases when unsaturated fats are
substituted for saturated fats.

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When teaching a client with a cardiac problem, who is on a high-
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D. Liver and other glandular organ meats
20. A 2-gram sodium diet is prescribed for a client with severe hypertension. 1 point
The client does not like the diet, and the nurse hears the client’s request
that the spouse “Bring in some good home-cooked food.” It would be most
effective for the nurse to plan to:

Check all that apply.

A. Call in the dietician for client teaching.

B. Wait for the client’s family and discuss the diet with the client and family.
C. Tell the client that the use of salt is forbidden, because it will raise BP.
D. Catch the family members before they go into the client’s room and tell them about the
diet.

21.
The nurse is giving discharge teaching to a client 7 days post myocardial 1 point
infarction. He asks the nurse why he must wait 6 weeks before having sexual
intercourse. What is the best response by the nurse to this question?

Check all that apply.

A. "You need to regain your strength before attempting such exertion."

B. "When you can climb 2 flights of stairs without problems, it is generally safe.”
C. "Have a glass of wine to relax you, then you can try to have sex."
D. "If you can maintain an active walking program, you will have less risk."

22.
Which of the following is a compensatory response to decreased 1 point
cardiac output?

Check all that apply.

A. Decreased BP
B. Alteration in LOC
C. Decreased BP and diuresis
D. Increased BP and fluid retention
23. Chest compressions should be started within of recongtion of 1 point
cardiac arrest.

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Check all that apply.

10 seconds
20 seconds
2 seconds
15 seconds

24.
For adult CPR, you deliver chest compressions at a rate of with a 1 point
depth of .

Check all that apply.

100/min, 2 inches
80/min, 1 1/2 inches
60-100/min, 2 inches
100/min, 1 1/2 inches

25. Which of the following is NOT correct when performing CPR? 1 point

Check all that apply.

Blind-mouth sweep to check for foreign objects

Allow complete chest recoil during compressions
Limit chest compression interruptions for less than 10 seconds
Give effective breaths that make the chest rise

26. You find an adult who is unresponsive and not breathing. The scene is safe. 1 point
What is your next step?

Check all that apply.

Activate the emergency response system

Start CPR
Check for a pulse
none of the options are correct

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27. After activating the emergency response system the next step is 1 point
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31. A victim is in cardiac arrest and you go to place the AED pads on the 1 point
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1 40 A pt recovering from surgery has an indwelling urinary catheter. 1 r 1

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A pt is diagnosed with severe hyponatremia. The nurse 1 l
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realizes this pt will mostly likely need which of the following point .
precautions implemented?

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2. infection
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43 The nurse is reviewing lab results and notes that a client's serum
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46. The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a loop diuretic for 1 point
treatment of heart failure. Which of these actions will be included in the
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Th rse is caring for a client who takes furosemide (Lasix) and

1
e digoxin (Lanoxin). The client's potassium (K+) level is 2.5 mEq/L
point
nu (2.5 mmol/L). Which additional assessment will the nurse make?

Check all that apply.

A. Heart rate
B. Blood pressure (BP)
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C. Increases in edema
D. Sodium level

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D. The nurse is assessing a client with a sodium level of 118 mEq/L
. 1
point
(118 mmol/L). Which activity takes priority?

Check all that apply.

A. Monitoring urine output

B. Encouraging sodium rich fluids and foods throughout the day
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C. Instructing the client not to ambulate without assistance
D. Assessing deep tendon reflexes

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49. The primary care provider writes prescriptions for a client who is admitted 1 point
with a serum potassium level of 6.9 mEq/L (6.9 mmol/L). What does the nurse
implement first?A. Administer sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)
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t th hypermagnesemia is seen in the emergency department

1
wi (ED). Which of these interventions is most appropriate?
point

Check all that apply.

B. A. Monitor for hyperactive reflexes

B. prepare for endotracheal intubation
C. Institute teaching on avoiding magnesium rich foods
D. Place the client on a cardiac monitor

51
. The nurse is caring for an older adult with hypernatremia. 1
point
Which of these interventions does the nurse perform first?

C. Check all that apply.

A. Restrict the client's intake of sodium

B. Administer a diuretic
C. Monitor the serum osmolarity
D. Encourage fluid intake
52 A client develops fluid overload while in the intensive care 1
. unit. Which nursing intervention does the nurse perform point
D.
first?

Check all that apply.

A. Draws blood for laboratory tests

B. Elevates the head of the bed
C. Places the extremities in a dependent position
D. Puts the client in a side-lying position

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