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What is the primary treatment for a patient with a confirmed occlusion of a blocked artery upon arrival at the facility?
What is the primary treatment for a patient with a confirmed occlusion of a blocked artery upon arrival at the facility?
When educating a patient prescribed spironolactone for chronic heart failure, what dietary changes should be emphasized?
When educating a patient prescribed spironolactone for chronic heart failure, what dietary changes should be emphasized?
What is the most common cause of death in heart transplant patients during the first year?
What is the most common cause of death in heart transplant patients during the first year?
Which assessment finding is most indicative of right-sided heart failure?
Which assessment finding is most indicative of right-sided heart failure?
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Which statement regarding cardiopulmonary bypass during coronary artery bypass grafting should be excluded from discussion?
Which statement regarding cardiopulmonary bypass during coronary artery bypass grafting should be excluded from discussion?
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Which symptoms would indicate a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if reported by a client?
Which symptoms would indicate a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if reported by a client?
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Which signs may be observed in a patient with right-sided heart failure?
Which signs may be observed in a patient with right-sided heart failure?
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How should the effects of Coumadin treatment in a patient with deep vein thrombosis be evaluated?
How should the effects of Coumadin treatment in a patient with deep vein thrombosis be evaluated?
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What is the best prevention technique for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in a client scheduled for outpatient bariatric surgery?
What is the best prevention technique for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in a client scheduled for outpatient bariatric surgery?
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Which finding is indicative of a client developing fluid overload?
Which finding is indicative of a client developing fluid overload?
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Which medication should be withheld for 24 hours before and 48 hours after cardiac catheterization?
Which medication should be withheld for 24 hours before and 48 hours after cardiac catheterization?
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In caring for a patient with heart failure who suddenly develops dyspnea and tachycardia, what is the priority intervention?
In caring for a patient with heart failure who suddenly develops dyspnea and tachycardia, what is the priority intervention?
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What should the nurse prioritize in the management of a patient admitted with acute myocardial infarction?
What should the nurse prioritize in the management of a patient admitted with acute myocardial infarction?
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Which ECG characteristic is indicative of myocardial ischemia?
Which ECG characteristic is indicative of myocardial ischemia?
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What should the nurse instruct a patient with varicose veins regarding the use of compression stockings?
What should the nurse instruct a patient with varicose veins regarding the use of compression stockings?
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What is the therapeutic range for aPTT in a patient receiving continuous IV Heparin?
What is the therapeutic range for aPTT in a patient receiving continuous IV Heparin?
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What should the nurse recognize when leads I, II, and III differ on the cardiac rhythm strip?
What should the nurse recognize when leads I, II, and III differ on the cardiac rhythm strip?
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Which medication has been shown to improve heart failure in African American patients with hypertension and angina?
Which medication has been shown to improve heart failure in African American patients with hypertension and angina?
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In which position should a nurse place a patient exhibiting signs of pulmonary edema?
In which position should a nurse place a patient exhibiting signs of pulmonary edema?
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What finding is most concerning during the assessment of a patient with severe anemia?
What finding is most concerning during the assessment of a patient with severe anemia?
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After a pericardiocentesis, which complication should the nurse monitor for?
After a pericardiocentesis, which complication should the nurse monitor for?
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Which statement indicates that a patient needs more teaching regarding medications for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which statement indicates that a patient needs more teaching regarding medications for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
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What first test should nurse Gian expect to be ordered for a patient with pain and edema in one leg?
What first test should nurse Gian expect to be ordered for a patient with pain and edema in one leg?
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What is nurse Timothy's best response to a patient asking if heparin will dissolve their leg clot?
What is nurse Timothy's best response to a patient asking if heparin will dissolve their leg clot?
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What pathologic change would be most evident in the ECG?
What pathologic change would be most evident in the ECG?
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What is the primary effect of β-adrenergic blockers like atenolol on blood pressure?
What is the primary effect of β-adrenergic blockers like atenolol on blood pressure?
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What assessment datum should be collected to suspect digoxin toxicity in a patient?
What assessment datum should be collected to suspect digoxin toxicity in a patient?
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When should early scar tissue in the myocardium lead to an unstable heart wall after an MI?
When should early scar tissue in the myocardium lead to an unstable heart wall after an MI?
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Who should be taught the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes diet to reduce CAD risk?
Who should be taught the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes diet to reduce CAD risk?
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Why is it crucial to rapidly treat unstable angina in patients reporting chest pain?
Why is it crucial to rapidly treat unstable angina in patients reporting chest pain?
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What is the primary intervention for managing venous leg ulcers effectively?
What is the primary intervention for managing venous leg ulcers effectively?
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What should be monitored to prevent digitalis toxicity in a patient on hydrochlorothiazide, digoxin, and lisinopril?
What should be monitored to prevent digitalis toxicity in a patient on hydrochlorothiazide, digoxin, and lisinopril?
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What should be included in discharge teaching for a patient with a permanent pacemaker?
What should be included in discharge teaching for a patient with a permanent pacemaker?
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In a patient with sickle cell disease, what action is crucial when experiencing upper respiratory infections?
In a patient with sickle cell disease, what action is crucial when experiencing upper respiratory infections?
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What preventive measure should a patient with endocarditis take regarding medical procedures?
What preventive measure should a patient with endocarditis take regarding medical procedures?
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What initial treatment is anticipated for a patient with ITP and a platelet count of 50,000/µl?
What initial treatment is anticipated for a patient with ITP and a platelet count of 50,000/µl?
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What complication should a nurse monitor for after pacemaker implantation?
What complication should a nurse monitor for after pacemaker implantation?
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What statement by a client with variant angina indicates the need for further teaching?
What statement by a client with variant angina indicates the need for further teaching?
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What does decreased central venous pressure (CVP) indicate in an acutely ill patient?
What does decreased central venous pressure (CVP) indicate in an acutely ill patient?
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What goal should be prioritized during the acute postoperative period following AAA repair?
What goal should be prioritized during the acute postoperative period following AAA repair?
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What complication should the nurse prevent when there is an increased quantity of fluid in the pericardial sac?
What complication should the nurse prevent when there is an increased quantity of fluid in the pericardial sac?
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What is an additional function of pulmonary artery pressure monitoring systems besides assessing left ventricular function?
What is an additional function of pulmonary artery pressure monitoring systems besides assessing left ventricular function?
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Which characteristic is NOT associated with vasospastic disease (Raynaud's phenomenon)?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with vasospastic disease (Raynaud's phenomenon)?
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Which aneurysm is characterized as a circumferential dilation of the artery?
Which aneurysm is characterized as a circumferential dilation of the artery?
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What observation might indicate graft thrombosis after AAA repair?
What observation might indicate graft thrombosis after AAA repair?
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Study Notes
Evaluation Examination Study Notes
- Content: This document appears to be an evaluation examination, specifically on oxygenation, for a nursing program (NCM 112). The questions cover various aspects of patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.
Exam Questions (Page 1 - 16)
- Content: Multiple-choice questions addressing patient care in different scenarios, cardiovascular health, and other relevant topics. Multiple-answer format questions are also present.
- Questions: Covered topics include cardiac catheterizations, dysrhythmias, heart failure, cardiac monitoring, diagnostic tests, and various other clinical scenarios. Questions also relate to patient education and understanding of disease processes. Additional questions include topics such as hypertension, angina, and other cardiovascular conditions and their management. Some questions describe specific patient case studies and assessment tools, like ECG results, to assess the patient's health.
- Format: Each question is presented with a series of possible answers, requiring selection of the correct one or ones.
Exam Questions (Page 9 - 16)
- Content: Continuation of the exam material, focusing on patient care, medical diagnoses, and physiological concepts. Covers a wide range of topics in patient care and physiological concepts. Questions deal with a variety of illnesses and medical conditions and examine a student's knowledge across several physiological and diagnostic areas.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, and some possible multiple-answer format questions.
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Test your knowledge and skills on oxygenation and patient care in the nursing program NCM 112. This evaluation includes multiple-choice and multiple-answer questions covering topics such as cardiac health, diagnostic tests, and patient management scenarios. Prepare effectively for your nursing exams with this comprehensive assessment.
