Title EVAL EXAM - CARDIO (KEY) ✅

TOP RANK REVIEW ACADEMY, INC. Page PAGE 1 | NUMPAG ES 3 B. Aspirin C. Potassium chloride D. Protamine sulfate 42. A home care nurse is making a routine visit to a client receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) in the treatment of heart failure. The nurse would watch out for: A. Thrombocytopenia and weight gain B. Anorexia, nausea, and visual disturbances C. Diarrhea and hypotension D. Fatigue and muscle twitching 43. With peripheral arterial insufficiency, leg pain during rest can be reduced by: A. Elevating the limb above heart level. B. Lowering the limb so it is dependent. C. Massaging the limb after application of cold compresses. D. Placing the limb in a plane horizontal to the body. 44. A client with angina pectoris asks the nurse, “what information does ECG provide?" The nurse would appropriately respond that ECG gives information about the A. Electrical conduction of the myocardium. B. Oxygenation and perfusion of the heart. C. Contractile status of the ventricles. D. Physical integrity of the muscle. 45. When teaching the client with myocardial infarction (MI), the nurse explains that the pain associated with MI is caused by: A. Ventricular overload. B. Insufficient oxygen reaching the heart muscle. C. Electrolyte imbalances. D. Dehydration 46. The following nursing interventions should be included in the nursing care plan of the client with MI, EXCEPT: A. Place the client in semi - Fowler's position B. Administer oxygen by nasal cannula as ordered. C. Encourage use of bedpan for defecation. D. Provide low sodium, low fat and low cholesterol diet 47. Which of the following increases the risk of having abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture? A. Anemia. B. Dehydration. C. High blood pressure. D. Hyperglycemia 48. A client diagnosed with DVT suddenly complains of chest pain and shortness of breath and is restless. The nurse should assess the client for: A. Myocardial infarction. B. Pulmonary embolism. C. Pulmonary edema. D. Pneumonia 49. A client with pulmonary edema has been on diuretic therapy. The client has an order for additional furosemide (Lasix) in the amount of 40 mg IV push. Knowing that the client also will be started on digoxin (Lanoxin), a nurse checks the client's most recent: A. Digoxin level B. Sodium level C. Potassium level D. Creatinine level 50. Intravenous heparin therapy is ordered for a client. While implementing this order, a nurse ensures that which of the following medications is available in the nursing unit? A. Protamine sulfate B. Calcium gluconate C. Naloxone D. Vitamin K