Saunders cardiac - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A client being measured for crutches asks the nurse why the crutches cannot rest up underneath the arm for extra support. The nurse responds knowing that which would most likely result from this improper crutch measurement? 1. A fall and further injury 2. Injury to the brachial plexus nerves 3. Skin breakdown in the area of the axilla 4. Impaired range of motion while the client ambulates - CORRECTLY ANSWERS Injury to the brachial plexus nerves Crutches are measured so that the to...

Cardiac Saunders NCLEX Question and answers 100% correct Cardiac Saunders NCLEX What is a central venous catheter used for? - correct answer -Deliver hyperosmolar solutions -Measure CVP -Infuse parenteral nutrition -Infuse multiple IV solutions or medications How is central venous catheter placement determined? - correct answer -Radiography after insertion Where is the central venous catheter located? - correct answer -Superior vena cava How is the central venous catheter inse...

Cardiac Saunders NCLEXWhat is a central venous catheter used for? - correct answer -Deliver hyperosmolar solutions -Measure CVP -Infuse parenteral nutrition -Infuse multiple IV solutions or medications How is central venous catheter placement determined? - correct answer -Radiography after insertion Where is the central venous catheter located? - correct answer -Superior vena cava How is the central venous catheter inserted? - correct answer -The basilic vein -Cephallic -Internal...

Saunders Nclex – Cardiac (Q’s And A’s)

Saunders NCLEX RN- Cardiovascular & Hematology Q&A 2023 A+ Solved Review Test A client admitted to the hospital with chest pain and a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. Which medication would need to be withheld for 24 hours before the procedure and for 48 hours after the procedure? A. Glipizide B. Metformin C. Repaglinide D. Regular insulin - ANS-B. Metformin Metformin needs to be withheld 24 hours before and for 48 hours after cardiac c...

Cardiovascular Saunders NCLEX questions with complete solution Cardiovascular Saunders NCLEX questions A client is admitted to the emergency department with chest pain that is consistent with myocardial infarction based on elevated troponin levels. Heart sounds are normal and vital signs are noted on the client's chart. The nurse should alert the health care provider because these changes are most consistent with which complication? Refer to chart. TImes: 11, 11:!5, 11:30 and 11:45 Pul...

Saunders Diagnostic Testing Questions 1. A client is being prepared for a thoracentesis. The nurse should assist the client to which position for the procedure? Rationale: To facilitate removal of fluid from the chest, the client is positioned sitting at the edge of the bed leaning over the bedside table, with the feet supported on a stool; or lying in bed on the unaffected side with the head of the bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees. The prone and Sims' positions are inappropriate positions f...

Saunders NCLEX Questions - Cardiac (Answered with Rationales) The nurse is watching the cardiac monitor and notices that the rhythm suddenly changes. No P waves or QRS complexes are seen; instead, the monitor screen shows an irregular wavy line. The nurse interprets that the client is experiencing which rhythm? Ventricular fibrillation Ventricular fibrillation is characterized by the absence of P waves and QRS complexes. The rhythm is instantly recognizable by the presence of coarse or fine fi...

Cardiovascular Saunders NCLEX questionsA client is admitted to the emergency department with chest pain that is consistent with myocardial infarction based on elevated troponin levels. Heart sounds are normal and vital signs are noted on the client's chart. The nurse should alert the health care provider because these changes are most consistent with which complication? Refer to chart. TImes: 11, 11:!5, 11:30 and 11:45 Pulse: 92, 96, 104 and 118 Respiratory rate: 24, 26, 28, 31 Blood pres...

Saunders NCLEX questions Cardio Latest Version Rated A+ The nurse is reviewing an electrocardiogram rhythm strip. The P waves and QRS complexes are regular. The PR interval is 0.16 second, and QRS complexes measure 0.06 second. The overall heart rate is 64 beats/minute. Which would be a correct interpretation based on these characteristics? 1. Sinus bradycardia 2. Sick sinus syndrome 3. Normal sinus rhythm 4. First-degree heart block 3 Normal sinus rhythm is defined...