A telemetry nurse is caring for a patient admitted after an acute myocardial infarction.  The nurse monitors the patient closely because they have an increased risk for which condition up to two weeks after the event?

A patient is diagnosed with right-sided congestive heart failure. What signs and symptoms would the nurse expect to see? Select all that apply. 

A patient has returned to the cardiac care unit after having a permanent pacemaker implantation. For which potential complication should the nurse most closely assess in this patient?

Which of the following forms of hemodynamic monitoring allows for direct and continuous monitoring of systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressure, as well as providing easy access for arterial blood sampling?

A patient enters the emergency department complaining of chest pain that is radiating down the left arm. The emergent treatment plan for this patient should include which nursing actions? Select all that apply.

Select the answer that says “this is the correct answer!” Congratulations you finished exam 1! 

A 5-year-old presents with periorbital swelling and frothy urine. Labs show proteinuria >3.5 g/day, hypoalbuminemia, and hyperlipidemia.What is the primary underlying pathophysiologic mechanism?

A home care patient receiving long-term O2 therapy at 5 L/min complains that her non-disposable humidifier is not bubbling properly. Upon inspection of the humidifier, you notice hard white deposits in and around the diffusing element. Which of the following would you recommend to this patient?

Identify the following blood vessel right behind the knee (Be Specific).

Identify the following muscle in this upper chamber (Be Specific).