Chapter 23. Nursing Care of Patients
With Valvular, Inflammatory, and
Infectious Cardiac or Venous Disorders
Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has had a mechanical valve
replacement. What should be included regarding safety during warfarin
(Coumadin) therapy?
1.
Wear medial alert identification.
2.
Use a straight razor when shaving.
3.
Keep yearly blood test appointments.
4.
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,Increase intake of green leafy vegetables.
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If the patient is on anticoagulants for mechanical valve replacement, medical
identification should be used.
2
Avoid a straight razor to avoid cuts and bleeding.
3
Monthly blood tests are done.
4
A steady (rather than fluctuating) amount of green leafy vegetables should be eaten
so that international normalized ratio (INR) values do not fluctuate due to the
vitamin K found in these foods.
The nurse is caring for a group of patients on the cardiac unit. Which patient is at
highest risk for mitral valve prolapse?
1.
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,A 12-year-old male
2.
An 18-year-old female
3.
A 25-year-old male
4.
A 40-year-old female
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This patient is not at high risk for mitral valve prolapse.
2
This patient is both between the ages of 15 and 30 and a female, placing this
patient at highest risk.
3
This patient is not at highest risk for mitral valve prolapse.
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This patient is not at highest risk for mitral valve prolapse.
The nurse is teaching a patient about mitral valve prolapse and lifestyle
modifications. Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further
teaching?
1.
"I should cut coffee out of my diet."
2.
"I need to avoid physical activity."
3.
"I have been practicing yoga to reduce stress."
4.
"I will need to follow a balanced diet."
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With Valvular, Inflammatory, and
Infectious Cardiac or Venous Disorders
Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has had a mechanical valve
replacement. What should be included regarding safety during warfarin
(Coumadin) therapy?
1.
Wear medial alert identification.
2.
Use a straight razor when shaving.
3.
Keep yearly blood test appointments.
4.
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,Increase intake of green leafy vegetables.
Page: 375 - Correct answer-ANS: 1
Feedback
1
If the patient is on anticoagulants for mechanical valve replacement, medical
identification should be used.
2
Avoid a straight razor to avoid cuts and bleeding.
3
Monthly blood tests are done.
4
A steady (rather than fluctuating) amount of green leafy vegetables should be eaten
so that international normalized ratio (INR) values do not fluctuate due to the
vitamin K found in these foods.
The nurse is caring for a group of patients on the cardiac unit. Which patient is at
highest risk for mitral valve prolapse?
1.
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,A 12-year-old male
2.
An 18-year-old female
3.
A 25-year-old male
4.
A 40-year-old female
Page: 375 - Correct answer-ANS: 2
Feedback
1
This patient is not at high risk for mitral valve prolapse.
2
This patient is both between the ages of 15 and 30 and a female, placing this
patient at highest risk.
3
This patient is not at highest risk for mitral valve prolapse.
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This patient is not at highest risk for mitral valve prolapse.
The nurse is teaching a patient about mitral valve prolapse and lifestyle
modifications. Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further
teaching?
1.
"I should cut coffee out of my diet."
2.
"I need to avoid physical activity."
3.
"I have been practicing yoga to reduce stress."
4.
"I will need to follow a balanced diet."
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