Cardiac NCLEX Practice Questions well answered graded A+ 2024

Cardiac NCLEX Practice QuestionsThe nurse is preparing to teach the pt newly diagnosed with angina pectoris how to self-administer nitroglycerine (NTG) tablets. What pt teaching should the nurse emphasize? select all that apply A. stop all activities immediately and sit down if chest pain occurs B. if the pain is unrelieved after three NTG tablets, continue to rest and call the prescriber right away C. After discharge, keep NTG tablets on your bedside table day and night D. immediately after chest pain begins, notify your personal prescriber E. the NTG tablet should tingle when placed under the tongue - correct answer A,B,E the pt states, "I always put my nitroglycerine patch in the same place so I do not forget to take it off." Which of the following is the best response by the nurse? A. change the patch every 24 hours B. massage into the skin if ointment comes in contact with your hands C. rotate the NTG patch to a different hairless area each day D. after removing the patch, scrub the are vigorously with soap and water - correct answer C A healthcare provider orders NTG to be administered by IV drip. The nurse carrying out the order would monitor for which of the following as a priority specific to medication? A. shortness of breath when raising head of bed B. urine output C. blood pressure and heart rate D. facial flushing and headache - correct answer C Before a pt receives metoprolol (Lopressor) for hypertension, the nurse should ask the pt about a history of which of the following? A. bronchospasms B. seizures C. peripheral vascular disease