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Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Exam Prep II - Question List

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21. A nurse is explaining about foot care to a patient being discharged with peripheral vascular disease . Which of the following information should be included in instructions?
  1. Walk barefoot during morning walks
  2. Use a heating pad to keep feet warm
  3. Avoid keeping legs crossed
  4. Use antibacterial ointment to treat small cuts on skin to prevent infection
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22. A patient is being discharged from hospital seven days post myocardial infarction. He is curious to know why he must wait six weeks before having sexual intercourse. What is the best response by the nurse to this question?
  1. "You need to regain your strength before attempting such exertion."
  2. "When you are able to climb two flights of stairs comfortably, it is generally safe to have sex.”
  3. "Have a glass of wine to relax you, before you can try to have sex."
  4. "If you can maintain an active regular morning walks, your risk will decrease."
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23. A nurse is assisting a physician in treating a patient with ventricular tachycardia. Which of the following drugs should the nurse anticipate that the doctor would prescribe?
  1. Amiodarone
  2. Sodium Bicarbonate
  3. Vitamin K
  4. Dopamine
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24. A patient with cyanosis is admitted to the emergency room without a diagnosis. Which of the nursing action is a priority in relation to oxygen administration?
  1. Wait for the lab reports
  2. Wait for the physician to order oxygen administration
  3. Administer oxygen at 2 liters flow per minute
  4. Administer oxygen at 10 liters flow per minute and check the oxygen saturation of the patient
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25. A patient arrives in the ER complaining of substernal chest pain, profuse sweating and shortness of breath. His vital signs are as follows: Temperature 37 C; HR 110; BP 160/100 mmHg; Respiration 30. Which of the following includes the immediate treatment of the patient?
  1. Oxygen, sublingual nitroglycerin, followed by morphine if the nitroglycerin fails to relieve the pain
  2. Oxygen, morphine, aspirin followed by sublingual nitroglycerin if morphine fails to relieve the pain
  3. Oxygen, aspirin, sublingual nitroglycerin, no morphine due to elevated BP
  4. None of the above
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