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NUR 254 Test 1 Review Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions!!!
Initial dose of amiodarone bolus IV - 300mg
The med is administrated rapid iv push resulting In a brief
flatline, used for SVT, code cart must be at bedside -
adenosine
what are the doses for adenosine? - 6mg, 12 mg, 12mg
rapid IV push
medication used PRN for angina - Nitro- warn of HA, low
BP
Each large box on the ecg paper represents how many
seconds - 20 seconds
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wo serum lab tests that would be elevated with MI - CK
(CREATININE KINASE) and Troponin
What complication of CABG presents with manifestations
of decreased urinary output, crackles, jvd, s3 gallop -
pump failure (heart failure)
Most carbohydrates in the diet should be complex such
as whole grains. Name 2 foods that would be considered
complex carbs - whole grain breads/pasta, legumes,
potatoes
What would a high CVP reading indicate (normal readings
are 3-12mmhg)(dehydrated means 2-3mmhg)(20-
22mmhg hypervolemia) - hypervolemia
what would you see on an EKG with a pt with
Hyperkalemia? - peaked T waves
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A PATIENT WITH HIGH LDL SHOULD BE ADVISED TO
REPLACE FOODS HIGH IN SATURATED FAT WITH FOODS
HIGHER IN UNSATURATED FAT. NAME THREE (3) FOODS
THE PATIENT SHOULD AVOID THAT ARE HIGH IN
SATURATED FAT. - BUTTER, CHEESE, MILK, CREAM, ICE
CREAM, COCONUT OIL AND FATTY MEATS
ASIDE FROM PACER SPIKES WITH SUBSEQUENT P WAVES
OR QRS COMPLEXES, HOW WOULD A NURSE ASSESS THE
INTENDED OUTCOMES OF A PACEMAKER? (THERE ARE
SEVERAL, NAME AT LEAST ONE CORRECTLY) - HEART RATE
>60, NORMOTENSIVE, SKIN COLOR APPROPRIATE
WHICH CLASS OF ANTIHYPERTENSIVE MEDICATIONS HAS
A COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF COUGH, HYPERKALEMIA
(TOO HIGH) AND HYPOTENSION? - ANGIOTENSION
CONVERTING ENZYME (ACE) INHIBITORS
THIS ANTICHOLINERGIC MEDICATION IS ADMINISTERED
0.5 MG TO 1 MG IV PUSH FOR SYMPTOMATIC
BRADYCARDIA - ATROPINE
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CHEST PAIN RELIEVED BY REST IS REFERRED TO AS -
STABLE ANGINA
NAME THREE (3) MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS FOR CAD -
HYPERLIPIDEMIA
CIGARETTE SMOKING/TOBACCO USE
HTN
DM
OBESITY
ATHEROGENIC DIET
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES (HRT)
PHYSICAL INACTIVITY
METABOLIC SYNDROME
ULTIMATELY THE RECOMMENDED GOAL FOR PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY FOR CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE IS: - 30
minutes per day most days (5-6 days a week)
NUR 254 Test 1 Review Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions!!!
Initial dose of amiodarone bolus IV - 300mg
The med is administrated rapid iv push resulting In a brief
flatline, used for SVT, code cart must be at bedside -
adenosine
what are the doses for adenosine? - 6mg, 12 mg, 12mg
rapid IV push
medication used PRN for angina - Nitro- warn of HA, low
BP
Each large box on the ecg paper represents how many
seconds - 20 seconds
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wo serum lab tests that would be elevated with MI - CK
(CREATININE KINASE) and Troponin
What complication of CABG presents with manifestations
of decreased urinary output, crackles, jvd, s3 gallop -
pump failure (heart failure)
Most carbohydrates in the diet should be complex such
as whole grains. Name 2 foods that would be considered
complex carbs - whole grain breads/pasta, legumes,
potatoes
What would a high CVP reading indicate (normal readings
are 3-12mmhg)(dehydrated means 2-3mmhg)(20-
22mmhg hypervolemia) - hypervolemia
what would you see on an EKG with a pt with
Hyperkalemia? - peaked T waves
,3|Page
A PATIENT WITH HIGH LDL SHOULD BE ADVISED TO
REPLACE FOODS HIGH IN SATURATED FAT WITH FOODS
HIGHER IN UNSATURATED FAT. NAME THREE (3) FOODS
THE PATIENT SHOULD AVOID THAT ARE HIGH IN
SATURATED FAT. - BUTTER, CHEESE, MILK, CREAM, ICE
CREAM, COCONUT OIL AND FATTY MEATS
ASIDE FROM PACER SPIKES WITH SUBSEQUENT P WAVES
OR QRS COMPLEXES, HOW WOULD A NURSE ASSESS THE
INTENDED OUTCOMES OF A PACEMAKER? (THERE ARE
SEVERAL, NAME AT LEAST ONE CORRECTLY) - HEART RATE
>60, NORMOTENSIVE, SKIN COLOR APPROPRIATE
WHICH CLASS OF ANTIHYPERTENSIVE MEDICATIONS HAS
A COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF COUGH, HYPERKALEMIA
(TOO HIGH) AND HYPOTENSION? - ANGIOTENSION
CONVERTING ENZYME (ACE) INHIBITORS
THIS ANTICHOLINERGIC MEDICATION IS ADMINISTERED
0.5 MG TO 1 MG IV PUSH FOR SYMPTOMATIC
BRADYCARDIA - ATROPINE
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CHEST PAIN RELIEVED BY REST IS REFERRED TO AS -
STABLE ANGINA
NAME THREE (3) MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS FOR CAD -
HYPERLIPIDEMIA
CIGARETTE SMOKING/TOBACCO USE
HTN
DM
OBESITY
ATHEROGENIC DIET
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES (HRT)
PHYSICAL INACTIVITY
METABOLIC SYNDROME
ULTIMATELY THE RECOMMENDED GOAL FOR PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY FOR CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE IS: - 30
minutes per day most days (5-6 days a week)
