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The nurse is caring for a client with symptomatic sinus brad…
The nurse is caring for a client with symptomatic sinus bradycardia (BPM = 40). The nurse knows that all the following are potential treatment options except:
The nurse is caring for a client who develops a cardiac tamp…
The nurse is caring for a client who develops a cardiac tamponade following open-heart surgery. The nurse knows that a cardiac tamponade significantly impacts heart function and hemodynamics.For each provided heart function and hemodynamic, determine if the value is increased, decreased, or normal with a cardiac tamponade. Terms can be used more than one time. [Blank 1] ventricular filling[Blank 2] central venous pressure (CVP)[Blank 3] cardiac output (CO)/cardiac index (CI)[Blank 4] coronary artery perfusion[Blank 5] heart rate[Blank 6] pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP)[Blank 7] venous oxygen saturation (SvO2)
A client with a myocardial infarction is going into cardioge…
A client with a myocardial infarction is going into cardiogenic shock. Because of myocardial ischemia, a nurse would carefully assess the client for:
The nurse is evaluating a 12-lead ECG of a client admitted w…
The nurse is evaluating a 12-lead ECG of a client admitted with an acute STEMI. The nurse anticipates which ECG change related to the acute STEMI?
A client with no history of cardiovascular disease presents…
A client with no history of cardiovascular disease presents to the ER with flu-like symptoms. The client suddenly complains of chest pain. Which of the following questions would best help the nurse to identify pain caused by a non-cardiac problem?
The nurse is caring for a client who experienced a pulseless…
The nurse is caring for a client who experienced a pulseless electrical activity (PEA) arrest. The nurse knows which of the following are potential causes for PEA? (Select all that apply)
A nurse is caring for a client with a right femoral intra-ao…
A nurse is caring for a client with a right femoral intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP). The nurse is aware that the most common complication of the IABP support is:
The nurse is caring for a client on Veno-Arterial (V-A) extr…
The nurse is caring for a client on Veno-Arterial (V-A) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The client was placed on V-A ECMO two weeks ago. The client is currently on heparin and nicardipine continuous infusions. Which assessment finding requires immediate follow-up by the nurse?
A community health nurse prepares to educate 14-year-old stu…
A community health nurse prepares to educate 14-year-old students about puberty and adolescent health. Which teaching method would be most effective for this age group?