NUR 242 Exam 2 100% VERIFIED
{2026-2027} VERSION With
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Which action by the nurse is most important when preparing for cardioversion of a client with atrial
fibrillation? - correct ans:Set synchronizer switch on defibrillator to the "on" position
,Which assessment finding by the nurse caring for a client with new-onset atrial fibrillation would be
most important to communicate to the health care provider? - correct ans:Sudden vision change
A client who has atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response is started on a continuous heparin
infusion. Which clinical finding enables the nurse to conclude that the heparin therapy is effective? -
correct ans:An activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is twice the usual value.
When treating clients for osteoporosis, which medication has a side effect of atrial fibrillation when
infused too quickly? - correct ans:Zoledronic acid
After the home health nurse obtains a radial pulse rate of 136 beats/minute in a client with chronic
atrial fibrillation, which action would the nurse take next? - correct ans:Take the client's apical pulse for
a full minut
Which finding for a client who has a diagnosis of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is most important to
report quickly to the health care provider? - correct ans:Right arm weakness
When teaching a client with atrial fibrillation about a new prescription for warfarin, the nurse will
include information about which vitamin? - correct ans:Vitamin K
Which action is essential for the nurse to include in the plan of care for a client with atrial fibrillation? -
correct ans:Take pulse apically for a full minute.
Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care for a client who had an ischemic stroke caused
by atrial fibrillation and has been placed on anticoagulation therapy to prevent further strokes from
occurring? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - correct ans:Wearing a
medical alert bracelet
Initiating bleeding precautions
Refraining from estrogen therapy
Obtaining routine prothrombin times
Notifying providers of anticoagulation
, Which client response must the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of amiodarone? - correct
ans:Decrease in cardiac dysrhythmias
The nurse provides discharge teaching to a client who has received prescriptions for digoxin,
furosemide, and a 2-g sodium diet. Which statement from the client indicates that further teaching is
needed? - correct ans:I can use a little table salt on my food as long as I do not use it when cooking food.
A 2-month-old infant with the diagnosis of heart failure is discharged with a prescription for oral digoxin
0.05 mg every 12 hours. The bottle of digoxin is labeled "0.05 mg/mL." Which item would the nurse
teach the mother to use when administering the medication? - correct ans:Calibrated syringe
An infant with congenital heart disease is prescribed digoxin and furosemide upon discharge. Which sign
would the nurse instruct the parents to be alert for? - correct ans:Difficulty feeding with vomiting
A client, who is currently taking digoxin 0.125 mg in the morning and alprazolam 0.5 mg twice a day, is
prescribed donepezil 5 mg daily for early dementia of the Alzheimer type. Which instruction would the
nurse include when teaching the client's spouse about medication administration? - correct ans:Prefill a
weekly medication box with the medications for the client to self-administe
A client with congestive heart failure is receiving intravenous digoxin (Cardoxin) therapy. The registered
nurse identifies that which items on the client's care plan are appropriate for a licensed practical nurse
(LPN) to perform? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - correct ans:Help
the client ambulate when required.
Monitor the client's vitals every 30 minutes.
Administer adequate oral fluids to the client.
The clinic nurse receives a call from the mother of an infant prescribed digoxin. The mother reports she
forgot whether she gave the morning dose of digoxin. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
- correct ans:Skip this dose and give it at the next prescribed time
The nurse teaches the parents of a 4-year-old child about the administration of digoxin elixir twice a day.
Which statement indicates to the nurse the parents need further teaching? - correct ans:"We should
give the digoxin twice a day, at breakfast and dinner
{2026-2027} VERSION With
Comprehensive Questions and Well
Elaborated Correct Answers GRADED
A+
Professional Academic Assistance Services
Services Offered
Proctored Exam Assistance
Online Class Management (Full Course Support)
Exam Preparation & Study Materials
Assignments and Coursework Support
Essays and Research Papers
Discussion Posts and Replies
Which action by the nurse is most important when preparing for cardioversion of a client with atrial
fibrillation? - correct ans:Set synchronizer switch on defibrillator to the "on" position
,Which assessment finding by the nurse caring for a client with new-onset atrial fibrillation would be
most important to communicate to the health care provider? - correct ans:Sudden vision change
A client who has atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response is started on a continuous heparin
infusion. Which clinical finding enables the nurse to conclude that the heparin therapy is effective? -
correct ans:An activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is twice the usual value.
When treating clients for osteoporosis, which medication has a side effect of atrial fibrillation when
infused too quickly? - correct ans:Zoledronic acid
After the home health nurse obtains a radial pulse rate of 136 beats/minute in a client with chronic
atrial fibrillation, which action would the nurse take next? - correct ans:Take the client's apical pulse for
a full minut
Which finding for a client who has a diagnosis of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is most important to
report quickly to the health care provider? - correct ans:Right arm weakness
When teaching a client with atrial fibrillation about a new prescription for warfarin, the nurse will
include information about which vitamin? - correct ans:Vitamin K
Which action is essential for the nurse to include in the plan of care for a client with atrial fibrillation? -
correct ans:Take pulse apically for a full minute.
Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care for a client who had an ischemic stroke caused
by atrial fibrillation and has been placed on anticoagulation therapy to prevent further strokes from
occurring? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - correct ans:Wearing a
medical alert bracelet
Initiating bleeding precautions
Refraining from estrogen therapy
Obtaining routine prothrombin times
Notifying providers of anticoagulation
, Which client response must the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of amiodarone? - correct
ans:Decrease in cardiac dysrhythmias
The nurse provides discharge teaching to a client who has received prescriptions for digoxin,
furosemide, and a 2-g sodium diet. Which statement from the client indicates that further teaching is
needed? - correct ans:I can use a little table salt on my food as long as I do not use it when cooking food.
A 2-month-old infant with the diagnosis of heart failure is discharged with a prescription for oral digoxin
0.05 mg every 12 hours. The bottle of digoxin is labeled "0.05 mg/mL." Which item would the nurse
teach the mother to use when administering the medication? - correct ans:Calibrated syringe
An infant with congenital heart disease is prescribed digoxin and furosemide upon discharge. Which sign
would the nurse instruct the parents to be alert for? - correct ans:Difficulty feeding with vomiting
A client, who is currently taking digoxin 0.125 mg in the morning and alprazolam 0.5 mg twice a day, is
prescribed donepezil 5 mg daily for early dementia of the Alzheimer type. Which instruction would the
nurse include when teaching the client's spouse about medication administration? - correct ans:Prefill a
weekly medication box with the medications for the client to self-administe
A client with congestive heart failure is receiving intravenous digoxin (Cardoxin) therapy. The registered
nurse identifies that which items on the client's care plan are appropriate for a licensed practical nurse
(LPN) to perform? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - correct ans:Help
the client ambulate when required.
Monitor the client's vitals every 30 minutes.
Administer adequate oral fluids to the client.
The clinic nurse receives a call from the mother of an infant prescribed digoxin. The mother reports she
forgot whether she gave the morning dose of digoxin. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
- correct ans:Skip this dose and give it at the next prescribed time
The nurse teaches the parents of a 4-year-old child about the administration of digoxin elixir twice a day.
Which statement indicates to the nurse the parents need further teaching? - correct ans:"We should
give the digoxin twice a day, at breakfast and dinner
