A - answer✔a nurse is admitting a client who has a suspected MI and a history of angina. which
of the following findings will help the nurse distinguish stable angina from an MI?
a. stable angina can be relieved with rest and nitroglycerin
b. the main of an MI resolves in less than 15 minutes
c. the type of activity that causes an MI can be identified
d. stable angina can occur for longer than 30 minutes
c - answer✔a nurse on a cardiac unit is reviewing the lab findings of a client who has a dx of MI
and reports that his dyspnea began 2 weeks ago. which of the following cardiac enzymes which
of the following cardiac enzymes would confirm the MI occurred 14 days ago?
a. CK-MB
b. troponin 1
c. troponin T
d. myoglobin
a - answer✔a nurse is caring for a client who asks why the provider prescribed daily aspirin.
which of the following responses should the nurse make?
a. aspiring reduces the formation of blood clots that could cause a MI
b. aspirin relieved the pain due to myocardial ischemia
c. aspirin dissolves clots that are forming in your coronary arteries
d. aspirin relieves headaches that are caused by other medications
d - answer✔a nurse is teaching a client who has angina about a new prescription for metoprolol.
which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. i should place the tablet under my tongue
b. i should have my clotting time checked weekly
c. i will report any ringing in my ears
d. i will call my doctor if my pulse rate is less than 60
c - answer✔a nurse is presenting a community education program on recommended lifestyle
changes to prevent angina and MI. which of the following changes should the nurse recommend
first?
a. diet modification
b. relaxation exercises
c. smoking cessation
d. taking omega-3 capsules
b - answer✔a nurse is caring for a client who has HF and reports increased SOB. which of the
following actions should the nurse make first?
a. obtain the clients weight
b. assist the client into high fowlers position
c. auscultate the lung sounds
d. check oxygen saturation with pulse oximeter
a, e - answer✔a nurse is teaching a client who has HF and a new prescription for digoxin and
furosemide. which of the following information should the nurse include? select all that apply
a. daily weight first thing in the morning
b. decrease potassium intake
c. expect muscle weakness when taking digoxin
d. hold digoxin if HR is less than 70
e. decrease sodium intake
a, b, e - answer✔a nurse is completing the admission assessment of a client who has suspected
pulmonary edema. which of the following manifestations are expected findings? select all that
apply
a. tachypnea
b. persistent cough
c. increased urinary output
d. thick yellow sputum
e. orthopnea
c - answer✔a nurse is talking with a client who has class 1 heart failure and asks about obtaining
a ventricular assist device (VAD). which of the following statement should the nurse make?
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