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Medical-Surgical: Cardiovascular and
Hematology Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the most important nursing intervention after a patient has a cardiac catheterization via the femoral artery?✔✔ Check distal pulses and monitor for bleeding at the insertion site.
What symptom should a nurse prioritize in a patient suspected of having a myocardial infarction?✔✔ Chest pain unrelieved by rest or nitroglycerin.
Why is telemetry monitoring important in a patient with atrial fibrillation?✔✔ To observe for irregular heart rhythm and detect changes in rate or conduction.
What lab value should be monitored before administering a blood transfusion?✔✔ Hemoglobin level to determine the need for transfusion.
Why is it important to elevate the legs of a patient with venous insufficiency? 1 / 2
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✔✔ To promote venous return and reduce edema.
What should a nurse do first if a patient with a central venous catheter develops shortness of breath and chest pain?✔✔ Stop the infusion and assess for signs of air embolism.
What is a priority teaching point for a patient newly diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia?✔✔ Take iron supplements with vitamin C to enhance absorption.
What is the rationale for administering oxygen to a patient with heart failure?✔✔ To increase oxygen delivery to tissues due to poor cardiac output.
Why should a nurse check for calf pain in a patient postoperatively?✔✔ Calf pain may indicate deep vein thrombosis.
What is the main purpose of prescribing a low-sodium diet to a patient with hypertension?✔✔ To reduce fluid retention and lower blood pressure.
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