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What is one of the primary responsibilities of a cardiac nurse?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of a cardiac nurse?
- Administering vaccinations to patients
- Performing routine dental cleanings for patients
- Assisting in orthopedic surgeries
- Monitoring and assessing the cardiovascular status of patients (correct)
Which healthcare professionals do cardiac nurses closely work with?
Which healthcare professionals do cardiac nurses closely work with?
- Oncologists
- Veterinarians
- Podiatrists
- Cardiologists and cardiac surgeons (correct)
What type of medications are cardiac nurses often responsible for administering?
What type of medications are cardiac nurses often responsible for administering?
- Antipsychotics
- Antibiotics
- Antihistamines
- Anticoagulants, beta-blockers, and antiarrhythmics (correct)
In addition to auscultation of heart sounds, what is another task cardiac nurses perform to gather information about a patient's cardiac function?
In addition to auscultation of heart sounds, what is another task cardiac nurses perform to gather information about a patient's cardiac function?
What is a key aspect that cardiac nurses must understand about medications they administer?
What is a key aspect that cardiac nurses must understand about medications they administer?
What is one of the crucial aspects of cardiac nursing described in the passage?
What is one of the crucial aspects of cardiac nursing described in the passage?
How do cardiac nurses empower patients according to the passage?
How do cardiac nurses empower patients according to the passage?
What role do cardiac nurses play in helping patients cope with heart conditions?
What role do cardiac nurses play in helping patients cope with heart conditions?
What specialized skills are required in the field of cardiac nursing according to the passage?
What specialized skills are required in the field of cardiac nursing according to the passage?
Why are cardiac nurses described as instrumental in providing emotional support?
Why are cardiac nurses described as instrumental in providing emotional support?
