PNH 301 Test 2 with
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, 1. An outpatient who has heart failure returns to the clinic after 2
weeks of therapy with an ACE inhibitor. Which of these assessment
findings is most important for the nurse to report to the health
care provider?
a. Pulse rate of 56
b. 2+ pedal edema
c. BP of 88/42 mm Hg
d. Complaints of fatigue Answer: c. BP of 88/42 mm Hg
2. The nurse is developing a health teaching plan for a 60-year-old man
with the following risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). Which
of the following risk factors should the nurse focus on when
teaching the client?
a. Family history of coronary artery disease
b. Increased risk associated with the client's gender
c. High incidence of cardio vascular disease in older people
d. Elevation of the client's serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) level
Answer: d. Elevation of the client's serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) level
3. The nurse is caring for a client with angina who has been
prescribed nadolol. Which of the following parameters should the
nurse assess to determine whether the drug is effective?
a. Decreased blood pressure and apical pulse rate b.
b. Fewer complaints of having cold hands and feet
c. Improvement in the quality of the peripheral pulses
d. The ability to do daily activities without chest discomfort Answer: d.
The ability to do daily activities without chest discomfort
4. The nurse is assessing a client who has chronic peripheral artery
disease (PAD) of the legs and an ulcer on the left great toe. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. A positive Homans' sign
b. Swollen, dry, scaly ankles
c. Prolonged capillary refill in all the toes
d. A large amount of drainage from the ulcer Answer: c. Prolonged capillary refill in
all the toes
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correct questions and
answers
usr
[COMPANY NAME] [Company address]
, 1. An outpatient who has heart failure returns to the clinic after 2
weeks of therapy with an ACE inhibitor. Which of these assessment
findings is most important for the nurse to report to the health
care provider?
a. Pulse rate of 56
b. 2+ pedal edema
c. BP of 88/42 mm Hg
d. Complaints of fatigue Answer: c. BP of 88/42 mm Hg
2. The nurse is developing a health teaching plan for a 60-year-old man
with the following risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). Which
of the following risk factors should the nurse focus on when
teaching the client?
a. Family history of coronary artery disease
b. Increased risk associated with the client's gender
c. High incidence of cardio vascular disease in older people
d. Elevation of the client's serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) level
Answer: d. Elevation of the client's serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) level
3. The nurse is caring for a client with angina who has been
prescribed nadolol. Which of the following parameters should the
nurse assess to determine whether the drug is effective?
a. Decreased blood pressure and apical pulse rate b.
b. Fewer complaints of having cold hands and feet
c. Improvement in the quality of the peripheral pulses
d. The ability to do daily activities without chest discomfort Answer: d.
The ability to do daily activities without chest discomfort
4. The nurse is assessing a client who has chronic peripheral artery
disease (PAD) of the legs and an ulcer on the left great toe. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. A positive Homans' sign
b. Swollen, dry, scaly ankles
c. Prolonged capillary refill in all the toes
d. A large amount of drainage from the ulcer Answer: c. Prolonged capillary refill in
all the toes
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