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ATI RN Custom MS2 Quiz 2 Fall 2023 HR MED SURG Cardiovascular

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Question 1:

A nurse is teaching a client with angina pectoris about starting therapy with nitroglycerin tablets. The nurse should include which of the following instructions regarding how to take the medication?

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Question 2:

The nurse notes a client in supraventricular tachycardia. The patient has a pulse and the cardiac monitor is at the bedside. The nurse understands electrical intervention is indicated. What button does the nurse push to ensure the electricity is delivered on the R wave? Refer to the picture.

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Question 3:

A nurse is caring for a client that is post cardiopulmonary arrest. The nurse anticipates to administer which of the following medications if theclient's restored rhythm is symptomatic bradycardia?

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Question 4:

A nurse is caring for a client who has a serum potassium level of 5.9 mEq/L. The provider prescribes polystyrene sulfonate. If this medication is effective, the nurse should expect which of the following changes on the client's ECG?

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Question 5:

A client with a complaint of dehydration has been admitted into the medical floor. Sodium chloride 1000ml IV to infuse over 12 hrs has been ordered by the admitting Physician. How many ml/hr should you administer? (Round to the nearest whole number) ml/hr

Answer and Explanation
Correct Answer: "83" mL

Explanation

Step 1 is to use the formula for calculating the IV infusion rate: Infusion Rate (mL/hour) = Volume to be Infused (mL) ÷ Time for Infusion (hours)5.

So, Infusion Rate = 1000 mL ÷ 12 hours = 83.33 mL/hr.

Rounding to the nearest whole number gives 83 mL/hr.

So, the correct answer is 83 mL/hr, after calculating.


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Question 6:

A client has with Angina has been ordered to take sublingual NTG tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

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Question 7:

A client has developed atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 148 beats per minute. Which assessment findings does the nurse expect to find in this client? Select all that apply

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Question 8:

A client on the cardiac telemetry unit goes into Ventricular fibrillation and is unresponsive. Following initiation of the emergency call system (code blue), what is the next priority for the nurse in caring for the client?

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Question 9:

Which of the following medications does the nurse anticipate being ordered for a client admitted with the following tachycardic rhythm and complaints of palpitations and dizziness?

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Question 10:

The charge nurse is making assignments for clients on a cardiac unit. Which client should the charge nurse assign to a new graduate nurse?

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