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Terms in this set (31)
left-sided heart failure: BNP that is greater than the expected reference
range, nondistended jugular neck veins, dry hacking cough, S3 gallop, and
bibasilar crackles. Left-sided heart failure will demonstrate manifestations
related to decreased cardiac output and pulmonary congestion which
occurs as the left ventricle fails.
right-sided heart failure include a BNP that is greater than the expected
reference range. weight gain, jugular neck vein distention, ascites, and
dependent edema. These manifestations indicate systemic congestion that
occurs as the right ventricle fails.
medication for myocardial infarction. morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerine, and aspirin
Morphine is the drug of choice for reducing pain and anxiety. Oxygen
therapy is initiated at the onset of chest pain to increase the amount of
oxygen delivered to the myocardium and to decrease pain. Aspirin prevents
platelet aggregation and decreases mortality from a myocardial infarction
and coronary artery disease. Nitroglycerine is a potent vasodilator which
improves blood flow to the heart muscle and reduces pain.
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a nurse is caring for a client who has endocarditis. Cardiac murmur
which of the following findings should the nurse
recognize as a potential complication? A new or worsening cardiac murmur is a potential complication of
endocarditis due to inflammation of the endocardium and possible damage
to the heart valves.
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a Assisting with thrombolytic therapy
client who had an anterior MI. The client's history
reveals she is 1 week post-op open cholecystectomy. The nurse should recognize that major surgery within the previous 3 weeks is
The nurse should recognize that which of the a contraindication for thrombolytic therapy.
following interventions is contraindicated?
A nurse is assessing a client in the emergency room Confusion
who has a bradydysrhythmia. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? Bradydysrhythmia can cause decreased systemic perfusion, which can lead
to confusion. Therefore, the nurse should monitor the client's mental status.
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Terms in this set (31)
left-sided heart failure: BNP that is greater than the expected reference
range, nondistended jugular neck veins, dry hacking cough, S3 gallop, and
bibasilar crackles. Left-sided heart failure will demonstrate manifestations
related to decreased cardiac output and pulmonary congestion which
occurs as the left ventricle fails.
right-sided heart failure include a BNP that is greater than the expected
reference range. weight gain, jugular neck vein distention, ascites, and
dependent edema. These manifestations indicate systemic congestion that
occurs as the right ventricle fails.
medication for myocardial infarction. morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerine, and aspirin
Morphine is the drug of choice for reducing pain and anxiety. Oxygen
therapy is initiated at the onset of chest pain to increase the amount of
oxygen delivered to the myocardium and to decrease pain. Aspirin prevents
platelet aggregation and decreases mortality from a myocardial infarction
and coronary artery disease. Nitroglycerine is a potent vasodilator which
improves blood flow to the heart muscle and reduces pain.
2/5/2026 1
, RN Targeted Medical Surgical Cardiovascular Online Practice 2026 2 of 12
a nurse is caring for a client who has endocarditis. Cardiac murmur
which of the following findings should the nurse
recognize as a potential complication? A new or worsening cardiac murmur is a potential complication of
endocarditis due to inflammation of the endocardium and possible damage
to the heart valves.
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a Assisting with thrombolytic therapy
client who had an anterior MI. The client's history
reveals she is 1 week post-op open cholecystectomy. The nurse should recognize that major surgery within the previous 3 weeks is
The nurse should recognize that which of the a contraindication for thrombolytic therapy.
following interventions is contraindicated?
A nurse is assessing a client in the emergency room Confusion
who has a bradydysrhythmia. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? Bradydysrhythmia can cause decreased systemic perfusion, which can lead
to confusion. Therefore, the nurse should monitor the client's mental status.
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