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Med Surge Ch. 31 Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions with complete solution Med Surge Ch. 31: Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions A patient with heart failure has an ejection fraction of 25%. What does this information indicate to the nurse about the patient's health status? 1. Ventricular function is severely impaired 2. Cardiac output is greater than normal, which overtaxes the heart 3. The amount of blood being ejected from the ventricles is within normal limits 4. Twenty-five percent...

NCLEX - Cardiovascular (UWorld) Question and answers correctly solved NCLEX - Cardiovascular (UWorld) Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) - correct answer Occurs when the valves in the veins of the lower extremities consistently fail to keep venous blood moving forward, which causes chronic increased venous pressure. The increased pressure pushes fluid out of the vascular space and into the surrounding tissues, where tissue enzymes break down red blood cells. The destruction of red blood...

NCLEX - PN Review - CARDIOVASCULAR Question and answers verified to passNCLEX - PN Review - CARDIOVASCULAR the nurse is assigned to assist with caring for a client after cardiac catheterization. the nurse should plan to maintain bed rest for this client in which position? a) high-Fowler's position b) lateral (side-lying) position c) head elevation of 45 degrees d) head elevation of no more than 30 degrees - correct answer d) head elevated of no more than 30 degrees rati...

NCLEX Cardiac Disorders Question and answers already passed NCLEX: Cardiac Disorders Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Tips - correct answer Stay with the client when the client is experiencing chest pain. The head of the bed is elevated for a client with a cardiac disorder. Vital signs are monitored and the apical heart rate counted for 1 full minute. Assist the client in identifying risk factors that can be modified and help the client set goals that will promote the necessary lifestyle changes...

NCLEX Cardiac Dysrhythmias Question and answers already passed NCLEX Cardiac Dysrhythmias Sinus rhythm Normal heart rhythm Between 60-100bpm Normal PQRST Sinus bradycardia A sinus rhythm with a rate of less than 60 bpm Normal PQRST Brainpower Read More Sinus bradycardia treatment Withhold causativ

NCLEX Cardiac Medications Question and answers correctly solved NCLEX Cardiac Medications ACE inhibitors - correct answer -pril: (May cause decreased taste sensation) - HTN, HF. -S/E: angioedema, cough, hypotension, hyperkalemia, hepatotoxicity, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, pancreatitis, SJS. Avoid foods high in K - Contra: pregnancy. - Nursing: empty stomach, monitor for infection, dry cough, use contraception (teratogenic), avoid sports drinks/salt substitutes (extra K) ...

NCLEX Cardiac Question and answers verified to pass NCLEX: Cardiac What are coumadin and heparin used for? - correct answer To inhibit thrombus and clot formation. What is the necessary lab value to evaluate while a patient is on heparin? What is the normal value? - correct answer PTT. Normal= 30 sec. If on anticoagulants it should be between 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 x the normal value. For PTT= 45-75 sec. What is the antidote for heparin? - correct answer Protamine Sulfate What should you d...

NCLEX Cardiac Question and answers correctly solved NCLEX Cardiac what is preload? - correct answer the amount of blood returning to the right side of the heart and the muscle stretch that the volume causes what is released when the heart muscle stretches because of preload? - correct answer ANP (atrial natriuretic peptide) what is afterload? - correct answer the pressure in the aorta and peripheral arteries that the left ventricle has to pump against to get the blood out what is s...

NCLEX Cardiovascular Drugs Question and answers already passed NCLEX: Cardiovascular Drugs What are side effects of Anticoagulant medications? - correct answer hemorrhage hematuria epistaxis ecchymosis bleeding gums thrombocytopenia hypotension what is Heparin Sodium and what is its therapeutic use? - correct answer prevents thrombin from converting fibrinogen to fibrin its purpose is not to dissolve clots, rather prevent new thrombus formation if client receivi...

NCLEX Inflammatory & Structural Heart Disorders Question and answers rated A+ NCLEX: Inflammatory & Structural Heart Disorders Assessment of an IV cocaine user with infective endocarditis should focus on which signs and symptoms (select all that apply) a. Retinal hemorrhages b. splinter hemorrhages c. presence of Osler's nodes d. Painless nodules over bony prominences e. painless erythematous macules on the palms and soles - correct answer a. Retinal hemorrhages b. splinter hemorrha...