What indicates that Furosemide is not effective?
a) Bilateral pitting edema
b) Weight loss and diuresis
c) Normal potassium levels
d) Increased blood pressure
When Furosemide and potassium chloride are effective, what do you expect to see?
a) Bilateral pitting edema
b) Weight loss and diuresis
c) Elevated potassium levels
d) Increased blood pressure
What is a potential side effect of Furosemide?
a) Weight loss and diuresis
b) Elevated potassium levels
c) A potassium level of 3.1 (can cause hypokalemia)
d) Improved cardiac function
,What is the most important prevention of cancer?
a) Smoking cessation
b) Exercise
c) Healthy diet
d) Vaccination
What is a common characteristic of early hypertension (HTN)?
a) No symptoms
b) Severe headaches
c) Chest pain
d) Rapid heart rate
As a nurse walking in, what is your priority?
a) A patient with Von Willebrand Disease found on the floor with a UAP
b) A patient with a mild headache
c) A patient requesting pain medication
d) A patient with a scheduled medication administration
, An ECG shows ventricular tachycardia. What should the nurse do?
a) Administer nitroglycerin
b) Check for a pulse
c) Increase the oxygen flow rate
d) Prepare for defibrillation
What should you monitor for if a patient is at risk for ventricular tachycardia?
a) Blood pressure changes
b) Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
c) Respiratory rate
d) Urine output
Identify the ECG wave represented by wide QRS complexes:
a) Normal sinus rhythm
b) Atrial fibrillation
c) Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
d) Sinus bradycardia