A nurse is teaching a client who is postoperative following the insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)

Do not have a microwave oven in the home.

Request to be scanned with a handheld metal detector when in the airport.

Count your pulse for 1 min each morning.

Do not wear tight clothing over the insertion area.

Resume activities that can cause jolting, such as horseback riding, after 4 weeks.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,C,D

A. Modern pacemakers are designed to withstand interference from microwave ovens, so it is not necessary to avoid having them in the home.
B. Handheld metal detectors can interfere with pacemaker function, so it is safer to request a manual search at security checkpoints.
C. Monitoring the pulse daily helps to ensure the pacemaker is functioning properly and to detect any irregularities early.
D. Wearing tight clothing over the insertion area can cause discomfort and may interfere with the function of the pacemaker.
E. Activities that involve jolting or the risk of impact to the pacemaker should be avoided until cleared by a healthcare provider, and this period may extend beyond 4 weeks.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. The footplate keeps the client from sliding down in bed is not the primary function of the footplate in Buck’s traction.

B. The footplate helps to prevent foot drop by maintaining proper alignment of the foot and leg in Buck’s traction.

C. The footplate works to anchor the traction is incorrect; traction is anchored by weights and pulleys, not the footplate.

D. The footplate prevents pressure sores on the heel is not the primary purpose of the footplate in Buck's traction.

A. Provider consult B. Client's initial report of manifestations C. Treadmill stress test D. Result of nitroglycerin therapy E. 12 Lead EKG report

Correct Answer is {"A":{"answers":"B"},"B":{"answers":"A,B"},"C":{"answers":"A"},"D":{"answers":"A"},"E":{"answers":"A,B"}}

Explanation

1. Provider Consult

Angina: Not typically associated with immediate provider consultation.

MI: Requires immediate consultation for treatment decisions, such as medication or interventions.

2. Client's Initial Report of Manifestations

Angina: Can present with discomfort or pressure that is transient and relieved by rest or nitroglycerin.

MI: Can present similarly but is often more severe and sustained; discomfort may be a precursor to a myocardial infarction.

3. Treadmill Stress Test

Angina: Often used to provoke symptoms under controlled conditions for diagnosis.

MI: Not used during an acute phase; rather, diagnostics are performed through EKG and cardiac enzyme tests.

4. Result of Nitroglycerin Therapy

Angina: Relief from nitroglycerin indicates angina.

MI: Nitroglycerin might not provide relief; other treatments and diagnostics are needed.

5. 12 Lead EKG Report

Angina: ST depression and T-wave inversion can occur with angina.

MI: These EKG changes can indicate ischemia, which could be part of an acute MI if accompanied by other severe symptoms or in the presence of persistent symptoms.

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A nurse is teaching a client who is postoperative following the insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)

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A nurse is teaching an assistive personnel (AP) about the purpose of a footplate on the bed of a client whose leg is in Buck's traction. Which of the following statements indicates the AP understands the teaching?

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A nurse in the emergency department is admitting a client. Exhibits For each of the following findings in the client's medical record, click to specify if they are consistent with angina or a myocardial infarction (MI). Each finding may support more than one disease process.

Correct Answer is {"A":{"answers":"B"},"B":{"answers":"A,B"},"C":{"answers":"A"},"D":{"answers":"A"},"E":{"answers":"A,B"}}

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