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UWorld NCLEX-PN Questions with
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B/P Medication side effects?
Ans: - fatigue
- erectile dysfunction
- diizznesszz
Angina pectoris risk factors?
Ans: - Smoking
- Extreme temperatures
- Physical exertion (including sex)
- Intense emotion
- Coronary artery narrowing
- Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines)
Define angina pectoris
Ans: Chest pain due to myocardial ischemia (decreased
blood flow to heart).
Pretest - Stuvia US
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Purpose of an ICD (implantable cardioverter
defibrillator)?
Ans: - sense and defibrillate life-threatening dysrhythmias.
- overdrive pacing for rapid heart rhythms
- back-up pacing for bradycardia that may occur after
defibrillation.
Postoperative teaching for ICD?
Ans: Don't lift arm of affected side above the shoulder
unless cleared by the health care provider.
Where is an ICD placed?
Ans: In the endometrium via the subclavian vein.
Home care instructions for discharging a patient with
heart failure following myocardial infarction?
Pretest - Stuvia US
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Ans: - How to take own pulse
- Monitoring weight daily
- Reduction of sodium in diet
- Take blood pressure and keep record of it
- Avoid temperature extremes
- Increase walking, but plan for rest periods
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) s/sx?
Ans: - Brownish skin discoloration on lower extremities
- Chronic edema
- Inflammation
- Leathery skin
- Venous leg ulcers inside of ankle
How to improve pain due to acute pericarditis?
Ans: Sit up and lean forward
Pericarditis treatment?
Ans: NSAIDs or aspirin plus colchicine.
Pretest - Stuvia US
UWorld NCLEX-PN Questions with
Correct Answers for Specific Exam
B/P Medication side effects?
Ans: - fatigue
- erectile dysfunction
- diizznesszz
Angina pectoris risk factors?
Ans: - Smoking
- Extreme temperatures
- Physical exertion (including sex)
- Intense emotion
- Coronary artery narrowing
- Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines)
Define angina pectoris
Ans: Chest pain due to myocardial ischemia (decreased
blood flow to heart).
Pretest - Stuvia US
,2
Purpose of an ICD (implantable cardioverter
defibrillator)?
Ans: - sense and defibrillate life-threatening dysrhythmias.
- overdrive pacing for rapid heart rhythms
- back-up pacing for bradycardia that may occur after
defibrillation.
Postoperative teaching for ICD?
Ans: Don't lift arm of affected side above the shoulder
unless cleared by the health care provider.
Where is an ICD placed?
Ans: In the endometrium via the subclavian vein.
Home care instructions for discharging a patient with
heart failure following myocardial infarction?
Pretest - Stuvia US
, 3
Ans: - How to take own pulse
- Monitoring weight daily
- Reduction of sodium in diet
- Take blood pressure and keep record of it
- Avoid temperature extremes
- Increase walking, but plan for rest periods
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) s/sx?
Ans: - Brownish skin discoloration on lower extremities
- Chronic edema
- Inflammation
- Leathery skin
- Venous leg ulcers inside of ankle
How to improve pain due to acute pericarditis?
Ans: Sit up and lean forward
Pericarditis treatment?
Ans: NSAIDs or aspirin plus colchicine.
Pretest - Stuvia US