Angina NCLEX practice test 1 questions and answers

Angina NCLEX practice test 1 questions and answers A client admitted for uncontrolled hypertension and chest pain was started on a daily diuretic two days ago upon admission, with prescriptions for a daily basic metabolic panel. The clients potassium level this morning is 2.7 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse take next? A. Notify the healthcare provider that the potassium level is above normal B. Notify the healthcare provider that the potassium level is below normal C. No action is required because the potassium level is within normal limits D. Hold the clients morning diuretic dose - ANS ️️ B. Notify the healthcare provider that the potassium level is below normal A client arrives at the emergency room complaining of chest pain and dizziness. The client has a history of angina. The healthcare provider prescribes an ECG and lab tests. A change in which component of the ECG tracing should the nurse recognize as the client actively having a myocardial infarction? A. QRS complex B. ST segment C. P wave D. R wave - ANS ️️ ST segment A client who had a MI receives 15 mg of morphine sulfate for chest pain. 15 minutes after receiving the drug, The client complains of feeling dizzy. What action should the nurse take? A. Determine if this is an allergic reaction B. Place the client in the supine position and take the vital signs C. Elevate the clients head and keep the extremities warm D. Tell the client that this is not a typical sensation after receiving morphine sulfate - ANS ️️ B. Place the client in the supine position and take the vital signs A nurse is administering oxygen to a client with chest pain who is restless. What method of oxygen administration will most likely prevent further increase in the clients anxiety level? A. Cannula B. Catheter C. Venturi mask D. Rebreather mask - ANS ️️ Cannula The client being treated for uncontrolled hypertension and chest pain calls out to the nurse and reports he or she is having a nosebleed. Upon entry to the clients room, immediately applies pressure. Which action should the nurse take next? A. Add humidity to the clients oxygen prescribed at 2 L/minute via nasal cannula B. Assess the client for further injuries indicative of a possible fall C. Auscultate the clients blood pressure D. Assess the clients pulse rate - ANS ️️ C. Auscultate the clients blood pr