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Retention Assessment in Nursing Care

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Which statement about cardiac markers is correct?

CK-MB peaks within 12 hours after an MI.

All cardiac markers peak at the same time after an MI.

Myoglobin peaks within 24 hours after an MI.

Troponin remains elevated for up to 2 weeks after an MI. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?

Diminished or absent pulses

Claudication (pain while walking)

Dry, shiny, and hairless skin

Swollen ankles and feet (correct)

What is the recommended treatment guideline for a patient with a suspected myocardial infarction (MI)?

Utilize cardiac biomarkers for diagnosis and administer thrombolytics within 10 minutes if indicated.

Perform a 12-lead ECG within 30 minutes of arrival and administer thrombolytics within 10 minutes if indicated.

Utilize cardiac biomarkers for diagnosis and administer thrombolytics within 30 minutes if indicated.

Perform a 12-lead ECG within 10 minutes of arrival and administer thrombolytics within 30 minutes if indicated. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a modifiable risk factor for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?

Age Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended management strategy for Raynaud's syndrome?

Avoid triggers such as cold temperatures, smoking, and stress. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an appropriate method for assessing urinary retention in a patient with an indwelling catheter?

Clamping the catheter for 4 hours, allowing the patient to void, and measuring the residual urine on two separate occasions Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is commonly used to treat bladder cancer, and what is a potential side effect that should be monitored?

Methotrexate; monitor for decreased white blood cell count Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding the appearance and care of a stoma is correct?

A healthy stoma should have a pink or red, moist appearance, and the area should be kept clean and dry Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication that should be monitored after a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery?

Hematomas (bruising) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding cholesterol levels and their management is correct?

Triglyceride levels should be less than 150 mg/dL, and statin medications may cause side effects like muscle pain and impaired memory Signup and view all the answers