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Using the following information to determine the stroke volume (SV).HR = 70 bpmBP = 115/75 mmHgEDV = 110 mLESV = 50 mL - SV = EDV - ESV = 110 - 50 = 60 mL Which hemodynamic parameter best reflects the effectiveness of drugs that the nurse gives to reduce a patient's left ventricular afterload?a. Mean arterial pressure (MAP)b. Systemic vascular resistance (SVR)c. Pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR)d. Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) - ANS: BSVR reflects the resistance to ventricul...

nurse is considering the risk factors for a client's development of primary hypertension. Which of the following would be considered nonmodifiable risk factors for the client? (Select all that apply.) 1. - Age 3. Gender 4. Ethnicity Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Most of these are located between the renal arteries and the aortic bifurcation -are asymptomatic, and frequently rupture(life threatening)

which cardiac marker is preferred for diagnosis of ACS? a. CKMB B. Myoglobin C. Troponin D. ALT - C Which of the following is indicative of a myocardial infarction? (select all that apply) a. ST segment elevation B. ST segment depression C. Dysrhythmias D. Increased Troponin levels - A, C, D

Normal range for HGB in men and women - 14-18 men; 12-16 women Normal HCT in men and women - 40-54 men; 37-47 women Which anemias are microcytic and hypochromic - IDA and thalassemia 3 causes of IDA - blood loss, inadequate iron intake and impaired absorption of iron

What are ACE inhibitors used for? - - Hypertension - Post MI (improve LV function) - Heart failure What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors? - - dry hacky cough - orthostatic hypotension

The RN has delegated nursing actions to experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working in a long-term care facility. Which actions require direct supervision by the RN? Select all that apply. A) Assisting a 70-year-old client who has new-onset leg pain when ambulating B) Feeding an 82-year-old client who has severe joint disease in both hands C) Helping a 66-year-old client complete her personal hygiene D) Repositioning a 69-year-old client who has recently become unconscious E...

knowing the most common causes of household fires, which prevention strategy would the nurse focus on when teaching about fire safety? a. set hot water temperature at 140 degrees F b. use only hardwired smoke detectors c. encourage regular home fire exit drills d.. never permit older adults to cook unattended - c the injury that is least likely to result in a full-thickness burn is: a. sunburn b. scald injury c. chemical burn d. electrical injury - a

What nursing interventions can be done to relieve pain associated with a lower UTI? - analgesics & antispasmodics, heat to perineum, increase fluid intake, avoid caffeinated drinks, spicy food, and alcohol frequent voiding What complications can arise from a lower UTI? - Renal failure urosepsis strictures obstructions

At the least, how much UNINTERUPTED sleep should you provide a patient? a. 1 hour b. 6 hours c. 2 hours d. 8 hours - C. 2 hours What are possible side effects from lack of sleep? (select all that apply): a. Hypoglycemia b.Irritability c. Increased Intracranial Pressure d. Hyperlipidemia e. Hypertension f. Hypercapnea g. Infection - b, c, e, g Irritability, increased ICP, HTN & Infection

The nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of Addison's disease. What s/s is most closely associated with this health problem - Truncal obesity The nurse is teaching a patient that the body needs iodine for the thyroid to function. What food would be the best source of iodine for the body? - Table salt A patient is prescribed corticosteroid therapy. What would be priority information for nurse to give the patient who is prescribed long-term corticosteroid therapy? - The patient ...