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NUR 242 EXAM 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which action by the nurse is most important when
preparing for cardioversion of a client with atrial
fibrillation? - correct answer Set synchronizer switch on
defibrillator to the "on" position
Which assessment finding by the nurse caring for a
client with new-onset atrial fibrillation would be
most important to communicate to the health care
provider? - correct answer Sudden vision change
A client who has atrial fibrillation with rapid
ventricular response is started on a continuous
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heparin infusion. Which clinical finding enables the
nurse to conclude that the heparin therapy is
effective? - correct answer An activated partial
thromboplastin time (aPTT) is twice the usual value.
When treating clients for osteoporosis, which
medication has a side effect of atrial fibrillation
when infused too quickly? - correct answer Zoledronic
acid
After the home health nurse obtains a radial pulse
rate of 136 beats/minute in a client with chronic
atrial fibrillation, which action would the nurse take
next? - correct answer Take the client's apical pulse for a
full minut
Which finding for a client who has a diagnosis of
paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is most important to
report quickly to the health care provider? - correct
answer Right arm weakness
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When teaching a client with atrial fibrillation about
a new prescription for warfarin, the nurse will
include information about which vitamin? - correct answer
Vitamin K
Which action is essential for the nurse to include in
the plan of care for a client with atrial fibrillation? -
correct answer Take pulse apically for a full minute.
Which action would the nurse include in the plan of
care for a client who had an ischemic stroke caused
by atrial fibrillation and has been placed on
anticoagulation therapy to prevent further strokes
from occurring? Select all that apply. One, some, or
all responses may be correct. - correct answer Wearing a
medical alert bracelet
Initiating bleeding precautions
Refraining from estrogen therapy
Obtaining routine prothrombin times
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Notifying providers of anticoagulation
Which client response must the nurse monitor to
determine the effectiveness of amiodarone? - correct
answer Decrease in cardiac dysrhythmias
The nurse provides discharge teaching to a client
who has received prescriptions for digoxin,
furosemide, and a 2-g sodium diet. Which
statement from the client indicates that further
teaching is needed? - correct answer I can use a little table
salt on my food as long as I do not use it when
cooking food.
A 2-month-old infant with the diagnosis of heart
failure is discharged with a prescription for oral
digoxin 0.05 mg every 12 hours. The bottle of
digoxin is labeled "0.05 mg/mL." Which item would
the nurse teach the mother to use when
NUR 242 EXAM 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which action by the nurse is most important when
preparing for cardioversion of a client with atrial
fibrillation? - correct answer Set synchronizer switch on
defibrillator to the "on" position
Which assessment finding by the nurse caring for a
client with new-onset atrial fibrillation would be
most important to communicate to the health care
provider? - correct answer Sudden vision change
A client who has atrial fibrillation with rapid
ventricular response is started on a continuous
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heparin infusion. Which clinical finding enables the
nurse to conclude that the heparin therapy is
effective? - correct answer An activated partial
thromboplastin time (aPTT) is twice the usual value.
When treating clients for osteoporosis, which
medication has a side effect of atrial fibrillation
when infused too quickly? - correct answer Zoledronic
acid
After the home health nurse obtains a radial pulse
rate of 136 beats/minute in a client with chronic
atrial fibrillation, which action would the nurse take
next? - correct answer Take the client's apical pulse for a
full minut
Which finding for a client who has a diagnosis of
paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is most important to
report quickly to the health care provider? - correct
answer Right arm weakness
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When teaching a client with atrial fibrillation about
a new prescription for warfarin, the nurse will
include information about which vitamin? - correct answer
Vitamin K
Which action is essential for the nurse to include in
the plan of care for a client with atrial fibrillation? -
correct answer Take pulse apically for a full minute.
Which action would the nurse include in the plan of
care for a client who had an ischemic stroke caused
by atrial fibrillation and has been placed on
anticoagulation therapy to prevent further strokes
from occurring? Select all that apply. One, some, or
all responses may be correct. - correct answer Wearing a
medical alert bracelet
Initiating bleeding precautions
Refraining from estrogen therapy
Obtaining routine prothrombin times
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Notifying providers of anticoagulation
Which client response must the nurse monitor to
determine the effectiveness of amiodarone? - correct
answer Decrease in cardiac dysrhythmias
The nurse provides discharge teaching to a client
who has received prescriptions for digoxin,
furosemide, and a 2-g sodium diet. Which
statement from the client indicates that further
teaching is needed? - correct answer I can use a little table
salt on my food as long as I do not use it when
cooking food.
A 2-month-old infant with the diagnosis of heart
failure is discharged with a prescription for oral
digoxin 0.05 mg every 12 hours. The bottle of
digoxin is labeled "0.05 mg/mL." Which item would
the nurse teach the mother to use when
