front 1 A client is learning about cholesterol. The nurse explains that the good cholesterol transports plasma cholesterol away from plaques and to the liver for metabolism. This type of cholesterol is called: | back 1 high-density lipoprotein. |
front 2 A client has a blood pressure of 124/78 mmHg and a triglyceride level of 160 mg/dL. Based on these results, the nurse knows that the client has: | back 2 a prehypertensive blood pressure and a borderline high triglyceride level. |
front 3 The nurse measures a clients blood pressure to be 158/92 mmHg. The nurse recognizes that this blood pressure is classified as: | back 3 stage I hypertension. |
front 4 A client is complaining of chest pain that occurs during exercise. This pain is relieved when the client rests. The nurse realizes that this client is experiencing which type of angina? | back 4 Stable angina |
front 5 A client diagnosed with stable angina is undergoing a 12-lead electrocardiogram. Which of the following results is not expected? | back 5 ST segment elevation |
front 6 The nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with mild heart failure on dietary modifications. Which of the following client statements indicates that the instruction has been effective? | back 6 I will avoid soy sauce. |
front 7 A client is undergoing diagnostic testing for infective endocarditis. Which of the following laboratory tests would be most useful in diagnosis? | back 7 Blood cultures |
front 8 Which of the following would the nurse most likely assess in a client diagnosed with right- sided heart failure? | back 8 Distended neck veins |
front 9 Which of the following diagnostic tests is useful to diagnose mitral valve prolapse? | back 9 Transesophageal echocardiography |
front 10 A client diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse is experiencing palpitations. Which of the following should the nurse instruct this client? | back 10 Avoid tobacco |
front 11 Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client who has been diagnosed with an arrhythmia? | back 11 How to take his own pulse |
front 12 A client is diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia. The nurse should prepare to administer which of the following medications? | back 12 Adenosine |
front 13 A client is recovering from insertion of a pacemaker to pace the activity of the ventricles. At which point on the electrocardiogram tracing will the nurse assess pacer spikes? | back 13 Before the QRS complex |
front 14 A client with a heart rate of 40 who is experiencing shortness of breath and nausea is diagnosed with second-degree AV block type II. Which of the following will be included in this clients treatment? (Select all that apply.) | back 14 Administer atropine sulfate Insert external pacemaker |
front 15 A clients electrocardiogram rhythm strip is a straight line. Which of the following should the nurse do to help this client? (Select all that apply.) | back 15 Assess for loose leads. Assess for power to the monitor. Assess the strip for possible fine ventricular fibrillation. Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation once verified the client has no pulse. |