PN3 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Cardiac
1. A client is learning about cholesterol. The nurse explains that the good
cholesterol
... [Show More] transports plasma cholesterol away from plaques and to the liver for
metabolism. This type of cholesterol is called:
• high-density lipoprotein
2. A client has a blood pressure of 124/78 mmHg and a triglyceride level of 160
mg/dL. Based on these results, the nurse knows that the client has:
• a prehypertensive blood pressure and a borderline high
triglyceride level
3. A client is complaining of chest pain that occurs during exercise. This pain is
relieved when the client rests. The nurse realizes that this client is experiencing
which type of angina?
• Stable angina
4. A client diagnosed with stable angina is undergoing a 12-lead
electrocardiogram. Which of the following results is not expected?
• ST segment elevation
5. A client is scheduled for a cardiac angiogram. Which of the following should
the nurse instruct the client about this diagnostic test?
• Contrast dye is injected
6. When planning the care of a client diagnosed with stable angina, which of the
following would be considered a goal of treatment?
• Decrease in ischemia and episodes of angina
7. A client is prescribed a beta-blocker for treatment of coronary artery disease.
Which of the following is the client most likely going to be prescribed?
• Atenolol
8. A client tells the nurse that using nitroglycerin tablets causes a tingling
sensation and a headache. The nurse knows that this is:
• Expected
9. A nurse is considering contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which of the
following patients is an appropriate candidate for fibrinolytic therapy?
• A patient with a history of a motor vehicle accident 1 year ago
10. A client is participating in cardiac rehabilitation and is currently engaging in
supervised exercise, counseling, and education. The nurse realizes this client is
in which phase of cardiac rehabilitation?
• Phase III
11. A client tells the nurse that he ingests an NSAID when the angina pain
gets really bad, and it eliminates the pain. The nurse suspects the client is
experiencing:
• Musculoskeletal pain
12. A client is at risk for coronary artery disease. Which of the following should
the nurse instruct as modifiable risk factors for this health condition? (Select
all that apply.)
• Alcohol consumption
• Diabetes mellitus
• Low daily fruit intake
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