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Exam 1: Endocarditis, Pericarditis, & Cardiac Tamponade (NCLEX)A patient is recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI) and develops chest pain on day 3 that increases when taking a deep breath and is relieved by leaning forward. Which action should the nurse take next? a. Assess the feet for pedal edema. b. Palpate the radial pulses bilaterally. c. Auscultate for a pericardial friction rub. d. Check the heart monitor for dysrhythmias. - correct answer C True or False: Endocarditis onl...

TEST BANK - LITTLE AND FALACE'S DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF THE MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENT 9TH EDITION (VERSION 2023/2024) | COMPLETE GUIDE | ALL CHAPTERS 1-34. Chapter 01: Patient Evaluation and Risk Assessment Little: Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient, 9th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Elective dental care should be deferred for patients with severe, uncontrolled hypertension, meaning that the blood pressure is greater than or equal to mm Hg. a. 200/140 b. 180/140 c. 180...

Elective dental care should be deferred for patients with severe, uncontrolled hypertension, meaning that the blood pressure is greater than or equal to mm Hg. a. 200/140 b. 180/140 c. 180/110 d. 160/110 ANS: C Elective dental care should be deferred for patients with severe, uncontrolled hypertension, which is blood pressure greater than or equal to 180/110 mm Hg, until the condition can be brought under control. 2. The American Heart Association currently recommends antibiotic prophylax...

MICROBIOLOGY FOR COMLEX LEVEL 1 EXAM REVIEW UPDATE FALL 2023 Main virulence factor for Staph aureus - Protein A IVDU causes rapid onset bacterial endocarditis (what bacteria) - Staph aureus -Tricuspid valve most commonly affected -"Tricuspid valve endocarditis" Most common cause of Toxic Shock Syndrome - Staph aureus -Hx of nasal packing or tampon in for too long Treatment for Staph aureus (MSSA) - Nafcillin -"Naf for Staph" Pnemonic for Cornybacterium diptheria - "ABCD...

Exam 1 Endocarditis, Pericarditis, & Cardiac Tamponade (NCLEX) Question and answers already passed Exam 1: Endocarditis, Pericarditis, & Cardiac Tamponade (NCLEX) A patient is recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI) and develops chest pain on day 3 that increases when taking a deep breath and is relieved by leaning forward. Which action should the nurse take next? a. Assess the feet for pedal edema. b. Palpate the radial pulses bilaterally. c. Auscultate for a pericardial fricti...

Pharmacotherapy Principles and Practice 5th Edition Chisholm-Burns Test Bank ISBN10: 6 ISBN: 9445 Table of Contents : 1.Introduction 2. Geriatrics 3. Pediatrics 4. Palliative Care Part II Disorders of Organ Systems Section 1 Cardiovascular Disorders 5. Hypertension 6. Heart Failure 7. Stable Ischemic Heart Disease 8. Acute Coronary Syndromes 9. Arrhythmias 10. Venous Thromboembolism 11. Stroke 12. Dyslipidemias 13. Hypovolemic Shock Section 2 Respiratory Disorders 14. Asthma 15. Chronic Obstruc...

2024 ATI RN Nursing Care of Children Proctored Exam (7 Latest Versions, 2024) (Complete Guide for Exam Preparation, 100% Correct Answers) ATI Nursing Care of Children Version-1 5)A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for four children. Which of the following children should the nurse assess first? a.A toddler who has a concussion and an episode of forceful vomiting b.An adolescent who has infective endocarditis and reports having a headache c.An adolescent who was placed into h...

Healthstream 2023/ 2024 Test| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: A dose of 35 mg of a corticosteroid is ordered to be given IM to treat inflammation. The medication is available as 250 mg/10 mL. How many milliliters should be administered? Answer: 1.4 ml Q: A practitioner's order prescribes levothyroxine 0.075 mg PO daily. The available medication is levothyroxine 25-mcg tablets. What will the nurse administer? Answer: 3 tabs Q: The actions of ...

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Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care 4th Edition Hollier Test Bank Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care 4th Edition Hollier Test Bank Chapter 1 Cardiovascular Disorders MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.The nurse is aware that the muscle layer of the heart, which is responsible for the hearts contraction, is the: a. endocardium. b. pericardium. c. mediastinum. d. myocardium. ANS: D The myocardium is the specialized muscle layer that allows the heart to contract. 2.The nurse clarifies that the mast...