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Telemetry RN A Exam
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,15 Minutes before the meal arrives
Humalog insulin is ordered with meals via sliding scale for your patient with diabetes.
When is the BEST time to administer the Humalog insulin?
Falls
You are caring for your 80 year old patient admitted for pneumonia. They have a history of
heart failure, cataracts arthritis, and anxiety. they are receiving scheduled furosemide
(Lasix) and IV antibiotics. What are they at the highest risk for?
Administer 2L of O2 via nasal cannula
You are checking via sign for your patient admitted with shortness of breath and a new
diagnosis of heart failure you note a pulse oximeter reading of 86% on room air. What
would you do FIRST?
Ask your patient to perform the Valsalva maneuver or bear down
You are caring for your patient when their heart rhythm converts from normal sinus
rhythm to this rhythm. They have stable vital signs and are asymptomatic. What would you
do NEXT?
, Mechanical lift
You are caring for your patient who is unable to bear weight on either leg and has minimal
upper body strength. What method would be MOST appropriate for transferring from the
bed to a chair?
Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
Congestive heart failure
Your patient is lying in supine position and states that they are tired and cannot catch their
breath. Physical assessment reveals jugular vein distention and third heart sound (S3).
What condition do these symptoms MOST likely indicate?
The oxygen tank laying at the foot of the bed
Another staff member prepares your patient for transfer to the radiology department for
testing. You find your patient in semi-Fowler's position in bed, their nasal cannula in
place their telemetry box lying next to them in bed, and and oxygen tank laying at the
foot of the bed. What is NOT safe about this situation?
Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
What is the cardiac rhythm?
Your patient can explain their condition in their own words
You provide teaching to your patient about their new diagnosis. How would you know if
your teaching is successful?
Telemetry RN A Exam
Questions Verified and
Provided with A+
Graded Answers |Latest
Updated 2026
,15 Minutes before the meal arrives
Humalog insulin is ordered with meals via sliding scale for your patient with diabetes.
When is the BEST time to administer the Humalog insulin?
Falls
You are caring for your 80 year old patient admitted for pneumonia. They have a history of
heart failure, cataracts arthritis, and anxiety. they are receiving scheduled furosemide
(Lasix) and IV antibiotics. What are they at the highest risk for?
Administer 2L of O2 via nasal cannula
You are checking via sign for your patient admitted with shortness of breath and a new
diagnosis of heart failure you note a pulse oximeter reading of 86% on room air. What
would you do FIRST?
Ask your patient to perform the Valsalva maneuver or bear down
You are caring for your patient when their heart rhythm converts from normal sinus
rhythm to this rhythm. They have stable vital signs and are asymptomatic. What would you
do NEXT?
, Mechanical lift
You are caring for your patient who is unable to bear weight on either leg and has minimal
upper body strength. What method would be MOST appropriate for transferring from the
bed to a chair?
Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
Congestive heart failure
Your patient is lying in supine position and states that they are tired and cannot catch their
breath. Physical assessment reveals jugular vein distention and third heart sound (S3).
What condition do these symptoms MOST likely indicate?
The oxygen tank laying at the foot of the bed
Another staff member prepares your patient for transfer to the radiology department for
testing. You find your patient in semi-Fowler's position in bed, their nasal cannula in
place their telemetry box lying next to them in bed, and and oxygen tank laying at the
foot of the bed. What is NOT safe about this situation?
Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
What is the cardiac rhythm?
Your patient can explain their condition in their own words
You provide teaching to your patient about their new diagnosis. How would you know if
your teaching is successful?
