NUR 242 Med Surg Exam verified questions
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Which of the following actions is the first priority of care for a client exhibiting signs and
symptoms of coronary artery disease?
,A) Decrease anxiety
B) Enhance myocardial oxygenation
C) Administer sublingual nitroglycerin
D) Educate the client about his symptoms - ANSWER-B
Enhancing myocardial oxygenation is always the first priority when a client exhibits
signs or symptoms of cardiac compromise. Without adequate oxygenation, the
myocardium suffers damage. Sublingual nitroglycerin is administered to treat acute
angina, but administration isn't the first priority. Although educating the client and
decreasing anxiety are important in care delivery, neither are priorities when a client is
compromised.
A client admitted for uncontrolled hypertension and chest pain was started on a daily
diuretic two days ago upon admission, with prescriptions for a daily basic metabolic
panel. The clients potassium level this morning is 2.7 mEq/L. Which action should the
nurse take next?
A. Notify the healthcare provider that the potassium level is above normal
B. Notify the healthcare provider that the potassium level is below normal
,C. No action is required because the potassium level is within normal limits
D. Hold the clients morning diuretic dose - ANSWER-B
Medical treatment of coronary artery disease includes which of the following
procedures?
A) Cardiac catherization
B) Coronary artery bypass surgery
C) Oral medication therapy
D) Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty -
ANSWER-C
Enhancing myocardial oxygenation is always the first priority when a client exhibits
signs or symptoms of cardiac compromise. Without adequate oxygenation, the
myocardium suffers damage. Sublingual nitroglycerin is administered to treat acute
angina, but administration isn't the first priority. Although educating the client and
decreasing anxiety are important in care delivery, neither are priorities when a client is
compromised.3. Oral medication administration is a noninvasive, medical treatment for
, coronary artery disease. Cardiac catherization isn't a treatment, but a diagnostic tool.
Coronary artery bypass surgery and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
are invasive, surgical treatments.
Which of the following is the most common symptom of myocardial infarction (MI)?
A) Chest pain
B) Dyspnea
C) Edema
D) Palpitations - ANSWER-A
Which of the following blood tests is most indicative of cardiac damage?
A) Lactate dehydrogenase
B) Complete blood count (CBC)
C) Troponin I
and answers latest update 2026
Which of the following actions is the first priority of care for a client exhibiting signs and
symptoms of coronary artery disease?
,A) Decrease anxiety
B) Enhance myocardial oxygenation
C) Administer sublingual nitroglycerin
D) Educate the client about his symptoms - ANSWER-B
Enhancing myocardial oxygenation is always the first priority when a client exhibits
signs or symptoms of cardiac compromise. Without adequate oxygenation, the
myocardium suffers damage. Sublingual nitroglycerin is administered to treat acute
angina, but administration isn't the first priority. Although educating the client and
decreasing anxiety are important in care delivery, neither are priorities when a client is
compromised.
A client admitted for uncontrolled hypertension and chest pain was started on a daily
diuretic two days ago upon admission, with prescriptions for a daily basic metabolic
panel. The clients potassium level this morning is 2.7 mEq/L. Which action should the
nurse take next?
A. Notify the healthcare provider that the potassium level is above normal
B. Notify the healthcare provider that the potassium level is below normal
,C. No action is required because the potassium level is within normal limits
D. Hold the clients morning diuretic dose - ANSWER-B
Medical treatment of coronary artery disease includes which of the following
procedures?
A) Cardiac catherization
B) Coronary artery bypass surgery
C) Oral medication therapy
D) Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty -
ANSWER-C
Enhancing myocardial oxygenation is always the first priority when a client exhibits
signs or symptoms of cardiac compromise. Without adequate oxygenation, the
myocardium suffers damage. Sublingual nitroglycerin is administered to treat acute
angina, but administration isn't the first priority. Although educating the client and
decreasing anxiety are important in care delivery, neither are priorities when a client is
compromised.3. Oral medication administration is a noninvasive, medical treatment for
, coronary artery disease. Cardiac catherization isn't a treatment, but a diagnostic tool.
Coronary artery bypass surgery and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
are invasive, surgical treatments.
Which of the following is the most common symptom of myocardial infarction (MI)?
A) Chest pain
B) Dyspnea
C) Edema
D) Palpitations - ANSWER-A
Which of the following blood tests is most indicative of cardiac damage?
A) Lactate dehydrogenase
B) Complete blood count (CBC)
C) Troponin I
