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EXAM 4 - NURS 313R Questions and
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A patient with hyperkalemia is being monitored on telemetry. Which
finding requires the nurse's immediate intervention?
A. ST depression
B. Peaked T waves
C. U waves
D. Bradycardia with regular rhythm
Ans: B. Peaked T waves
A patient with sodium level of 128 mEq/L presents with headache and
confusion. What is the priority nursing intervention?
A. Encourage oral water intake
B. Administer hypertonic saline rapidly
C. Implement fluid restriction
D. Start hypotonic IV fluids
Ans: C. Implement fluid restriction
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During assessment of a patient with left-sided heart failure, where
should the nurse focus?
A. Lower extremities
B. Liver span
C. Lung auscultation
D. Carotid arteries
Ans: C. Lung auscultation
A patient with coronary artery disease is reviewing lifestyle
modifications. Which statement indicates correct understanding?
A. "I should increase salt intake."
B. "Quitting smoking will slow disease progression."
C. "I don't need to check my cholesterol."
D. "I should avoid all exercise."
Ans: B. "Quitting smoking will slow disease progression."
A patient taking nitroglycerin sublingual tablets states, "My pain didn't
go away after one pill." What should the nurse instruct?
A. Take another pill immediately
B. chew the next tablet
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C. Take another after 5 minutes
D. Wait 30 minutes for full effect
Ans: C. Take another after 5 minutes
A patient with atrial fibrillation RVR is admitted with a HR of 160 bpm.
What is the priority?
A. Obtain troponin levels
B. Reduce ventricular rate
C. Start chest compressions
D. Administer sodium bicarbonate
Ans: B. Reduce ventricular rate
A patient on warfarin asks why blood tests are needed. What is the
appropriate response?
A. "To make sure your blood pressure stays normal.
"B. "To ensure your INR stays between 2.0-3.0."
C. "To detect potassium imbalances."
D. "To monitor sodium levels."
Ans: "B. "To ensure your INR stays between 2.0-3.0."
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EXAM 4 - NURS 313R Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
A patient with hyperkalemia is being monitored on telemetry. Which
finding requires the nurse's immediate intervention?
A. ST depression
B. Peaked T waves
C. U waves
D. Bradycardia with regular rhythm
Ans: B. Peaked T waves
A patient with sodium level of 128 mEq/L presents with headache and
confusion. What is the priority nursing intervention?
A. Encourage oral water intake
B. Administer hypertonic saline rapidly
C. Implement fluid restriction
D. Start hypotonic IV fluids
Ans: C. Implement fluid restriction
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During assessment of a patient with left-sided heart failure, where
should the nurse focus?
A. Lower extremities
B. Liver span
C. Lung auscultation
D. Carotid arteries
Ans: C. Lung auscultation
A patient with coronary artery disease is reviewing lifestyle
modifications. Which statement indicates correct understanding?
A. "I should increase salt intake."
B. "Quitting smoking will slow disease progression."
C. "I don't need to check my cholesterol."
D. "I should avoid all exercise."
Ans: B. "Quitting smoking will slow disease progression."
A patient taking nitroglycerin sublingual tablets states, "My pain didn't
go away after one pill." What should the nurse instruct?
A. Take another pill immediately
B. chew the next tablet
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C. Take another after 5 minutes
D. Wait 30 minutes for full effect
Ans: C. Take another after 5 minutes
A patient with atrial fibrillation RVR is admitted with a HR of 160 bpm.
What is the priority?
A. Obtain troponin levels
B. Reduce ventricular rate
C. Start chest compressions
D. Administer sodium bicarbonate
Ans: B. Reduce ventricular rate
A patient on warfarin asks why blood tests are needed. What is the
appropriate response?
A. "To make sure your blood pressure stays normal.
"B. "To ensure your INR stays between 2.0-3.0."
C. "To detect potassium imbalances."
D. "To monitor sodium levels."
Ans: "B. "To ensure your INR stays between 2.0-3.0."
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