Exam (elaborations) NURS 1102 Passpoint-cardiovascular /NURS 1102 Passpoint-cardiovascular

Passpoint-cardiovascular Question 1 See full question Which statement would lead the nurse to determine that a client lacks understanding of her acute cardiac illness and the ability to make changes in her lifestyle? You Selected:  "I talked with my husband yesterday about working on a new budget together." Correct response:  "I already have my airline ticket, so I will not miss my meeting tomorrow." Explanation: Question 2 See full question What is the expected outcome of thrombolytic drug therapy for stroke? You Selected:  dissolved emboli Correct response:  dissolved emboli Explanation: Remediation: Question 3 See full question The client with peripheral vascular disease has been prescribed diltiazem. The nurse should determine the effectiveness of this medication by assessing the client for: You Selected:  vasodilation. Correct response:  vasodilation. Explanation: Remediation: Question 4 See full question Alteplase recombinant, or tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA), a thrombolytic enzyme, is administered during the first 6 hours after onset of myocardial infarction (MI) to: You Selected:  reduce coronary artery vasospasm. Correct response:  revascularize the blocked coronary artery. Explanation: Remediation: Question 5 See full question A nurse is caring for a client with first-degree atrioventricular (AV) block. When instructing the spouse using a diagram, identify the area in the conduction cycle where this block occurs. You Selected:  Your selection and the correct area, market by the green box. Explanation: Question 6 See full question A postoperative client is receiving heparin after developing thrombophlebitis. The nurse monitors the client carefully for bleeding and other adverse effects of heparin. If the client starts to exhibit signs of excessive bleeding, the nurse should expect to administer an antidote that is specific to heparin. Which agent fits this description? You Selected:  Protamine sulfate Correct response:  Protamine sulfate Explanation: Remediation: Question 7 See full question Following a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, a client is monitored in the postprocedure unit. The client's heparin infusion was stopped 2 hours earlier. There is no evidence of bleeding or hematoma at the insertion site, and the pressure device is removed. The nurse should plan to safely remove the femoral sheath when the partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is: You Selected:  75 seconds or less. Correct response:  50 seconds or less. Explanation: Question 8 See full question Prior to administering tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA), the nurse should assess the client for which contradiction to administering the drug? You Selected:  history of heart failure Correct response:  history of cerebral hemorrhage Explanation: Remediation: Question 9 See full question The nurse is concerned about the risks of hypoxemia and metabolic acidosis in a client who is in shock. What finding should the analyze for evidence of hypoxemia and metabolic acidosis in a client with shock? You Selected:  Arterial blood gas (ABG) findings Correct response:  Arterial blood gas (ABG) findings Explanation: Remediation: Question 10 See full question Which assessment findings would the nurse expect to find in the postoperative client experiencing fat embolism syndrome? You Selected:  Column C Correct response:  Column B