NSG 125 Practice Questions Unit 1 and 2 Answered correctly summer 2022.

NSG 125 Practice Questions Unit 1 and 2 Answered correctly summer 2022. 1. A client is taking triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide (Dyazide) and furosemide (Lasix). What assessment finding requires action by the nurse? A. Cough B. Headache C. Pulse of 62 beats/min D. Potassium of 2.9 mEq/L 2. The nurse is preparing to administer a beta-blocker to the client diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Which assessment data would cause the nurse to question administering the medication? A. The client has a BP of 110/70. B. The client has an apical pulse of 56. C. The client is complaining of a headache. D. The client’s potassium level is 4.5 mEq/L 3. The nurse is receiving report on a 45 year old client status post MI 2 days ago. The telemetry monitor alarms and the following rhythm is noted. What should document as this rhythm? A. Sinus rhythm B. Sinus rhythm with premature ventricular contractions C. Sinus rhythm with premature atrial contractions D. Sinus rhythm with a run of ventricular tachycardia 4. A client presents to the emergency department with hypoventilation and has a respiratory rate of 10 breaths/minute. The ECG monitor displays tachycardia, with a heart rate of 120 beats/minute. Arterial blood gases are drawn and the nurse reviews the results, expecting to note which finding? A. An increased pH and a decreased CO2 B. A decreased pH and an increased CO2 C. A decreased pH and a decreased HCO3 D. An increased pH with an increased HCO3 5. What is the priority goal for a client admitted with left sided heart failure? a. Client’s lung sounds will be clear, weight will return to baseline, and will be able sleep on one pillow by time of discharge. b. Client’s RR will be 12-20/min, HR between 60-100, SBP 100-140 when walking by time of discharge. c. Client will have no pitting edema, jugular vein distention, or abdominal ascites by time of discharge. d. Client will not have chest pain, ST segment changes, or cold clammy skin during hospitalization. 6. A client is diagnosed with heart failure is prescribed carvedilol (Coreg). The nurse should consult with the health care provider before giving this medication upon finding a history of: A. Asthma. B. Peptic ulcer disease. C. Alcohol dependency. D. Myocardial infarction (MI). 7. A client comes into the ER complaining of chest heaviness, dyspnea, and left arm pain. The patient is triaged at the bedside. He is placed on the bedside monitor. A 12-lead EKG is obtained and an IV has been started. What is your next immediate intervention(s) that you should anticipate? A. Schedule an emergency cardiac catheterization to evaluate coronary artery blockages B. Prepare the client for immediate electroshock therapy. C. Order a stat chest x-ray and start an albuterol neb treatment. D. Apply oxygen and administer SL nitroglycerin, morphine, and an aspirin