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Ati med surg proctored exam (ICU)
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Showing 10 questions, Sign in for moreThe patient has undergone open chest surgery for coronary artery bypass grafting. One of the nurse's responsibilities is to monitor the patient for which common postoperative dysrhythmia?"
A patient is admitted with the diagnosis of unstable angina. The nurse knows that the physiological mechanism present is most likely which of the following?
A 45-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a complaint of chest pain that started an hour ago. He describes the pain as a pressure-like sensation that radiates to his left arm. His past medical history is significant for hypertension and hyperlipidemia. On examination, his vital signs are: blood pressure 140/90 mmHg, heart rate 78 beats per minute, respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation 98% on room air. An electrocardiogram (ECG) shows normal sinus rhythm without any ST-segment changes. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient? (Select All that Apply.)
The nurse is caring for a recently admitted patient and notes the following priority intervention?
Treating pain should be a priority over providing sedation. True or False
Mr. Jones, 65-year-old male patient with a history of COPD is admitted to the hospital for exacerbation. He is using accessory muscles to breathe and exhibits a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute. His oxygen saturation is 88% on room air.
Which of the following assessments is most important to monitor in a patient with COPD experiencing an exacerbation?
Family presence is encouraged during resuscitation and invasive procedures. Which findings about this practice have been reported in the literature? (Select all that apply.)
The patient's heart rate is 165 beats per minute and his cardiac monitor shows a rapid rate with narrow QRS complexes; the waves cannot be seen, but the rhythm is regular. The patient is symptomatic, so the nurse prepares the patient for:
What are the categories for delirium?
Of the following responses, what would you expect to see in left sided heart failure? (Select all that apply)
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