The contraction phase of the heart so blood can be pumped through the body’s system and lungs is known as? 

A client asks how the circulation system works and what it does.  Which explanation would the LPN give to the client? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 

A client is brought into the emergency department because he has severe upper abdominal pain that came on suddenly a few hours ago.  Nothing has relieved the pain.  The nurse observes that the client is curled in a fetal position and is rocking back and forth.  Which one of the following laboratory tests, if elevated, is the best indication that this client ‘s pain is caused by acute pancreatitis? 

What happens when catecholamines stimulate beta 1 receptors?  

The nurse is counseling a client regarding modifiable risk factors for hypertension.  Which risk factors should be included in their education? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.   

Which valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle? 

A nurse knows that a client with severe hypertension will experience increased workload of the heart due to:  

An appropriate lunch selection for a client with azotemia would include which of the following foods? 

The nurse is taking the client’s apical pulse.  You know the apex of the heart is located over the area of the:  

The physician prescribed 80 mg Lasix IM every 12 hours.  If the furosemide comes prepared in an ampule labeled 40mg/2mL, the nurse would be accurate in administering: