ATI CARDIAC QUESTIONS with correct answers

You are reviewing the chart of a PT who is receiving heparin therapy for a DVT. Which intervention should the RN anticipate taking if the PTs aPTT is 96 seconds? 1. Increase heparin infusion rate by 2mL/hr 2. Continue monitor the heparin infusion as prescribed 3. Request a prothrombin time PT 4. Stop the heparin infusion correct answer 4. Stop the heparin infusion- pt is above the therapeutic range of 1-5-2 times the control. should discontinue to prevent harm You are providing teaching to a PT who is 2 days post op following a heart transplant. Which following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? 1. You may no longer be able to feel chest pain 2. Your level of activity intolerance will not change 3. after 6 months you will no longer need to restrict you Na 4. You will be able to stop taking immunosuppressants after 12 months correct answer 1. You may no longer be able to feel chest pain- transplant PTs no longer feel chest pain due to denervation of the heart ER nurse is assessing PT with bradydysrhythmia. Which finding should he expect? 1. Confusion 2. Friction Rub 3. HTN 4. Dry skin correct answer 1. Confusion- as a result of decreased tissue perfusion You are caring for a PT who had an anterior MI. PTs hx shows she is 1 wk post op open cholecystectomy the RN knows that which intervention is contraindicated? 1. Administering IV morphine 2. giving O2 at 2L NC