Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing) Tenth Edition by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski
Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing) Tenth Edition by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski
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Chapter 81- Cardiovascular Disorders
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the CICU after experiencing a myocardial infarction. The cardiologist has ordered three troponin laboratory tests over a 12- to 16-hour time frame. How soon do troponin levels rise following the onset of pain? | |
| A) | 1 to 2 hours | |
| B) | 2 to 3 hours | |
| C) | 3 to 4 hours | |
| D) | 4 to 5 hours | |
| 2. | Tests are ordered for a client to measure the serum electrolytes potassium, sodium, and magnesium. What might an increase or decrease in the level of these electrolytes cause? | |
| A) | Cardiac tamponade | |
| B) | Cardiac dysrhythmia | |
| C) | Myocardial infarction | |
| D) | Angina | |
| 3. | A client is scheduled for a cerebral angiogram where radiopaque dye will be utilized. What nursing intervention is essential before the client goes for the test? | |
| A) | Ask the client if he or she is allergic to shellfish or iodine. | |
| B) | Ensure that the client has had breakfast before the procedure. | |
| C) | Ensure that the client does not void before the test. | |
| D) | Have the client on bed rest at least 2 hours before the test is performed. | |
| 4. | The femoral site was used to perform an angiocardiogram on a client with atherosclerosis. Which of the following is a recommended nursing consideration following the surgery? | |
| A) | Wake the client and ambulate 1 hour following the procedure. | |
| B) | Instruct the client to flex the legs every 20 minutes to prevent clots. | |
| C) | Check peripheral pulses distal to the site and the color and warmth of the extremity. | |
| D) | Have the client sit up in bed for up to 8 hours following surgery | |
| 5. | The cardiologist orders a test for a client to diagnose congestive heart failure and determine the heart’s ejection fraction (amount of blood each ventricle ejects with every heartbeat). Which of the following tests would be the test of choice for diagnosing these conditions? | |
| A) | Electrocardiogram | |
| B) | Stress test | |
| C) | Electrophysiology study | |
| D) | Echocardiogram | |
Answer Key
| 1. | C |
| 2. | B |
| 3. | A |
| 4. | C |
| 5. | D |
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