The patient’s cardiac monitor displays the following rhythm:
Which intervention will the RN perform first?
Ask the patient to take a deep
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Assess the patient for a palpable pulse.
Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram. unanswered
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NUR211_M4EQ0133
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Which information should the RN discuss with the patient that has a 6-month history of atrial fibrillation?
Avoid eating large amounts of dark green leafy vegetables. Take prescribed Amiodarone with grapefruit juice.
Suggest using aspirin to manage minor pain.
Obtain a platelet count once a month. unanswered
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NUR211_M4EQ0151
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A patient that is prescribed metoprolol once a day reports fatigue during the daytime. Which response by the RN would address the patient’s concern?
“Decrease your exercise time to help you feel less tired.” “Take one half of the prescribed dose of the medication.” “Stop the medication and notify your physician.”
“You can take the medication in the evening instead of the morning.” unanswered
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NUR211_M4EQ0005
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Which actions taken by the RN will address alarm fatigue? Select all that apply.
Rotate placement of electrodes.
Prep skin for EKG electrodes with alcohol. Select two leads that provide the best tracing. Change electrodes every 24 hours.
Individualized alarm parameters. unanswered
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NUR211_M4EQ0077
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The RN applies the nursing diagnosis Decreased cardiac output for a patient that experiences dizziness, heart palpitations and has a blood pressure of 80/40. Which outcome best demonstrates that interventions have been effective for this problem?
The patient is oriented to person, place and time. The patient has tachycardia at rest.
The patient has shortness of breath with activity.
The patient has edema of the lower extremities. unanswered
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NUR211_M4EQ0078
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Which items in the health history would the RN consider as contributing to the patient’s report of heart palpitations? Select all that apply.
Stress
Exercises one hour every day Use of cocaine
Use of tobacco
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NUR211_M4EQ0051
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Which statement should the RN include when teaching a program about primary prevention of coronary artery disease?
Exposure to second-hand smoke can cause coronary artery disease in non smokers. The risk of coronary artery disease is higher in Caucasians.
Moderate physical activity decreases serum high density lipoproteins (HDLs).
Hormone therapy decreases coronary artery disease risk in women. unanswered
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NUR211_M4EQ0093
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Which assessment finding in the client following a percutaneous coronary intervention would result in the RN collaborating with the primary provider?
Palpable distal pulse in effected extremity. Blood pressure 80/40, heart rate 120.
Vascular access site is soft to palpation.
Urinary output greater than intake. unanswered
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NUR211_M4EQ0143
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Which meal choice would indicate to the RN that the patient with coronary artery disease understands the discharge teaching concerning recommended changes in diet?
Grilled cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread and an apple. Baked fish, steamed broccoli, and garden salad.
Roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy.
Tuna salad sandwich on white bread and whole milk. unanswered
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NUR211_M4EQ0152
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The patient with an acute deep vein thrombosis is receiving a continuous heparin infusion. The health care provider writes an order to administer the first dose of warfarin. Which intervention should the RN implement first?
Review the patient’s platelet count prior to beginning the warfarin (Coumadin). Administer the warfarin along with the heparin infusion.
Contact the health care provider to change the order.
Discontinue the heparin before starting the warfarin. unanswered
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