NUR 146 UNIT 1 SUPPORT PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | NEW UPDATE 2025
A nurse is reviewing a clients health history should identify which of the following
risk factors for CAD as being modifiable? - ANSWER elevated total cholesterol
walks 30 mins once a week
BP 140/90
BMI of 30
smokes 1/2 ppd
The nurse is preparing a presentation about reducing risk of CAD for a local
community group. Which statement regarding the role of lipids in CAD risk should
the nurse include? - ANSWER Increased LDL levels are associated with an
increased risk of CAD
When reviewing the signs and symptoms of angina with a female patient, which
statement by the nurse are most appropriate? - ANSWER -Pain may occur in
the jaw, neck or throat
-Anxiety weakness and fatigue may occur
The nurse is providing discharge instructions for the client with a diagnosis of
angina should include which of the following? - ANSWER Assume a seated or
semi-Fowlers position prior to using your SL NTG
Client is prescribed digoxin. The nurse explains that the medication works by -
ANSWER Increasing myocardial contractility
, Which client is at the greatest risk for digoxin toxicity? - ANSWER A client
receiving for furosemide (may affect K+ level)
What teaching should the nurse include when discharging a client taking
simvastatin? - ANSWER -You should limit your alcohol intake
-You will need to come into the office to have follow up labs drawn
-You should report any muscle pain
Variant angina that is caused by lack of blood supply, occurs at rest and is caused
by spasms is frequently treated with which classification of medication? -
ANSWER calcium channel blockers - Prinzmetal angina
A client with angina experiences chest pain while jogging in cold weather. When
should the client call 911? - ANSWER After taking 1 SL NTG without relief
The client is brought into the ER, what assessment questions should the RN ask? -
ANSWER -Did the pain start?
-Did you take any medications for the pain?
-What precipitates your pain?
Which tests should the RN expect will be ordered to R/O and MI on a client
experiencing chest pain? - ANSWER ECG
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AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) | NEW UPDATE 2025
A nurse is reviewing a clients health history should identify which of the following
risk factors for CAD as being modifiable? - ANSWER elevated total cholesterol
walks 30 mins once a week
BP 140/90
BMI of 30
smokes 1/2 ppd
The nurse is preparing a presentation about reducing risk of CAD for a local
community group. Which statement regarding the role of lipids in CAD risk should
the nurse include? - ANSWER Increased LDL levels are associated with an
increased risk of CAD
When reviewing the signs and symptoms of angina with a female patient, which
statement by the nurse are most appropriate? - ANSWER -Pain may occur in
the jaw, neck or throat
-Anxiety weakness and fatigue may occur
The nurse is providing discharge instructions for the client with a diagnosis of
angina should include which of the following? - ANSWER Assume a seated or
semi-Fowlers position prior to using your SL NTG
Client is prescribed digoxin. The nurse explains that the medication works by -
ANSWER Increasing myocardial contractility
, Which client is at the greatest risk for digoxin toxicity? - ANSWER A client
receiving for furosemide (may affect K+ level)
What teaching should the nurse include when discharging a client taking
simvastatin? - ANSWER -You should limit your alcohol intake
-You will need to come into the office to have follow up labs drawn
-You should report any muscle pain
Variant angina that is caused by lack of blood supply, occurs at rest and is caused
by spasms is frequently treated with which classification of medication? -
ANSWER calcium channel blockers - Prinzmetal angina
A client with angina experiences chest pain while jogging in cold weather. When
should the client call 911? - ANSWER After taking 1 SL NTG without relief
The client is brought into the ER, what assessment questions should the RN ask? -
ANSWER -Did the pain start?
-Did you take any medications for the pain?
-What precipitates your pain?
Which tests should the RN expect will be ordered to R/O and MI on a client
experiencing chest pain? - ANSWER ECG
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