The nurse is caring for a client currently in supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The nurse knows that all the following are potential medications that can be used to treat SVT except:
A client with a myocardial infarction is going into cardioge…
A client with a myocardial infarction is going into cardiogenic shock. Because of myocardial ischemia, a nurse would carefully assess the client for:
The physician orders Morphine sulfate 6 mg IVP for a client…
The physician orders Morphine sulfate 6 mg IVP for a client with complaints of chest pain. The label reads 1 mL = 10mg. How many milliliters will be administered to the client? mL
A critically ill postoperative open-heart client has just ar…
A critically ill postoperative open-heart client has just arrived from the OR. After the anesthesiologist gives the nurse report, the nurse should do which of the following next?
The nurse is evaluating a 12-lead ECG of a client admitted w…
The nurse is evaluating a 12-lead ECG of a client admitted with an acute STEMI. The nurse anticipates which ECG change related to the acute STEMI?
A client with no history of cardiovascular disease presents…
A client with no history of cardiovascular disease presents to the ER with flu-like symptoms. The client suddenly complains of chest pain. Which of the following questions would best help the nurse to identify pain caused by a non-cardiac problem?
The primary purpose of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) i…
The primary purpose of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is to:
A community health nurse is evaluating a new screening test…
A community health nurse is evaluating a new screening test for cardiovascular disease. The test has high specificity but low sensitivity. What potential issue might arise from using this test in a community screening program?
A community health nurse prepares to educate 14-year-old stu…
A community health nurse prepares to educate 14-year-old students about puberty and adolescent health. Which teaching method would be most effective for this age group?
Healthy People 2030 is a national health initiative that set…
Healthy People 2030 is a national health initiative that sets goals for improving public health. What is the primary purpose of the Healthy People 2030 objectives?