NR 341 (10) Actual Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
An alarm sounds at the central monitor station showing what appears to be VENTRICULAR
TACHYCARDIA in this client. What action should the nurse do first?
Answer: Check client and lead placement
Q2
A nurse is caring for a post-operate client that has elevated levels of serum lactate. The nurse
recognizes which complication is developing in this client?
Answer: Tissue hypoxia
Q3
is occurring?
Answer: The right hand is numb and pale
Q4
Which hemodynamic parameter should the nurse expect in a client who is experiencing
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding?
Answer: Decreased CVP reading
Q5
readings. Based on this information, which order should the nurse anticipate?
Answer: Packed RBC transfusion
Q6
As the nurse enters the room the monitor alarms showing ventricular tachycardia. The nurse assesses
the client and notes there is a pulse . What should the nurse anticipate as the next action for this client?
Answer: administer amiodarone
Q7
A client has atrial fibrillation. What drug does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed to prevent a
stroke?
Answer: Warfarin
, Q8
a nurse is caring for a cleint with bp 82/46 and sinus tachy
Answer: administer fluid IV bolus normal saline or metoprolol
Q9
A client with septic shock has a central venous pressure reading (CVP) of 1 mm Hg . Which of these
healthcare provider orders would the nurse anticipate?
Answer: Increase the normal saline rate to 150 ml/hour
Q10
Which is the best nursing practice to manage code documentation?
Answer: Preferably all code events ae documented during the code
Q11
rate is 64 beats/minute. Which rhythm would be the correct interpretation?
Answer: First Degree AV Block
Q12
preload when making which statement?
Answer: "Cough and crackles following a fluid bolus indicates elevated preload"
Q13
rhythm is normal. What should the nurse do?
Answer: Monitor the rhythm and the client's condition
Q14
A client with septic shock has hemodynamic monitoring in place. What finding would the nurse expect
to see in this client?
Answer: Hypotension
Q15
The nurse evaluates that fluid resuscitation in the septic client is effective when which finding is
present?
Answer: Urine output is at least 30 ml/hour
Q1
An alarm sounds at the central monitor station showing what appears to be VENTRICULAR
TACHYCARDIA in this client. What action should the nurse do first?
Answer: Check client and lead placement
Q2
A nurse is caring for a post-operate client that has elevated levels of serum lactate. The nurse
recognizes which complication is developing in this client?
Answer: Tissue hypoxia
Q3
is occurring?
Answer: The right hand is numb and pale
Q4
Which hemodynamic parameter should the nurse expect in a client who is experiencing
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding?
Answer: Decreased CVP reading
Q5
readings. Based on this information, which order should the nurse anticipate?
Answer: Packed RBC transfusion
Q6
As the nurse enters the room the monitor alarms showing ventricular tachycardia. The nurse assesses
the client and notes there is a pulse . What should the nurse anticipate as the next action for this client?
Answer: administer amiodarone
Q7
A client has atrial fibrillation. What drug does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed to prevent a
stroke?
Answer: Warfarin
, Q8
a nurse is caring for a cleint with bp 82/46 and sinus tachy
Answer: administer fluid IV bolus normal saline or metoprolol
Q9
A client with septic shock has a central venous pressure reading (CVP) of 1 mm Hg . Which of these
healthcare provider orders would the nurse anticipate?
Answer: Increase the normal saline rate to 150 ml/hour
Q10
Which is the best nursing practice to manage code documentation?
Answer: Preferably all code events ae documented during the code
Q11
rate is 64 beats/minute. Which rhythm would be the correct interpretation?
Answer: First Degree AV Block
Q12
preload when making which statement?
Answer: "Cough and crackles following a fluid bolus indicates elevated preload"
Q13
rhythm is normal. What should the nurse do?
Answer: Monitor the rhythm and the client's condition
Q14
A client with septic shock has hemodynamic monitoring in place. What finding would the nurse expect
to see in this client?
Answer: Hypotension
Q15
The nurse evaluates that fluid resuscitation in the septic client is effective when which finding is
present?
Answer: Urine output is at least 30 ml/hour
