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Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Exam Prep II - Question List

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26. A patient diagnosed with heart failure is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). During the morning rounds, the patient complains of nausea and yellow vision. Which of the following nursing actions is a priority?
  1. Continue with the drug administration
  2. Give digoxin only
  3. Check serum potassium level
  4. Check the serum digoxin level
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27. Which of the following statements does not abide by the nurses’ code of ethics?
  1. The nurse’s main commitment is to the patient
  2. The nurse is not supposed to collaborate with other healthcare professional while caring for patients
  3. The nurse is an advocate for the patient and aims to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient
  4. The nurse is responsible for preserving the integrity and safety of the patient
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28. Which of the following models of team effectiveness views the team as components of a whole?
  1. Cognitive motivational model of team effectiveness
  2. Traditional model of team effectiveness
  3. Interventional model of team effectiveness
  4. Philosophical model of team effectiveness
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29. A patient is scheduled to undergo cardiac catheterization. He says to the nurse: “I am so afraid of the outcome of this surgery.” What is the best response of the nurse?
  1. I believe you're in good hands. Your surgeon is one of the best.
  2. Why are you afraid?
  3. You must have faith and look on the bright side.
  4. Tell me what concerns you have on this surgery.
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30. A nurse is caring for a patient on digoxin therapy. It is the responsibility of the nurse to know the signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity. Which of the following is correct?
  1. Halo effect on vision, ventricular bigeminy, PVC, anorexia
  2. Bradycardia, nausea, vomiting, headache
  3. PVC, anorexia, ventricular bigeminy, bleeding
  4. Tachypnea, anorexia, PVC, nausea
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