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Which initial physical assessment finding would the nurse expect to be present in a patient with acute left-sided HF?

The doctor orders Amiodarone 360mg/200ml to infuse over 6 hours. You should program the IV pump at what rate in ml/hr?

Which action should the nurse perform when preparing a patient with supraventricular tachycardia for cardioversion who is alert and has a blood pressure of 96/58 mm Hg?

Nana has been having some chest pain when climbing her stairs. It goes away when she rests. What is the MOST LIKELY cause of this?

Which of the following is the BEST indicator of CHF?

What is the MOST important contraindication for the administration of nitro sublingual?

You are on med surg. Your patient is a 58 year old man who is one day post knee replacement. He has been non-compliant with knee exercises and movement stating “too much pain”. Height: 5’10” (178 cm) Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg) Medical History: Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperlipidemia, Smoking (1 pack/day for 30 years), Family history of cardiovascular disease. Allegies: Cephalexin Medications: Metformin 500 mg BID, Lisinopril 20 mg daily, Atorvastatin 40 mg daily, Aspirin 82 mg daily, Lovenox 40mg daily The patient pushes the call bell and when you enter he states “my chest hurts”. He appears anxious, pale, and diaphoretic.  Blood Pressure; 160/95 Heart Rate: 110 beats per minute, regular Respiratory Rate: 22 breaths per minute Oxygen Saturation: 94% on room air Temperature: 98.6°F (37°C) The RAT arrives and begins to treat the patient. The 12 lead ECG shows a pattern of a left ventricular MI. A cardiac alert is called. The first nitro decreases the patient’s chest pain from a 7/10 to a 6/10. What assessment MUST you perform prior to giving the next dose of nitro?

The client is receiving 100 mL of dextrose 20% in water with 20 units of regular insulin. The client is slightly confused, has a weak hand grasp, and is pale and sweaty. Of the choices below, what is the nurse’s next action?

After the nurse gives IV atropine to a patient with symptomatic sinus bradycardia,  which finding indicates that the medication has been effective?

You are called to the recovery room to start a patient on oxygen therapy.  The patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident where he sustained facial injuries. Which device would the respiratory therapist recommend?