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NUR 257 EXAM 2 NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
A total artificial heart (TAH) is an electrically powered pump that circulates blood into the pulmonary artery and the aorta, thus replacing the functions of both the right and left ventricles. What makes it different from an LVAD?It is specifically designed for long-term use.It is designed for extremely active patients.An LVAD only supports a failing left ventricle.It never needs batteries. - ANSWER- An LVAD only supports a failing left ventricle.
A client comes into the emergency department reporting about chest pain that gets worse when taking deep breaths and lying down. After ruling out a myocardial infarction, a nurse would assess for which diagnosis?Cardiomyopathy Mitral valve stenosis Pericarditis Rheumatic fever - ANSWER- Pericarditis 1 / 4
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The school nurse is providing care to a child with a sore throat. With any sign of throat infection, the nurse stresses which of the following?Administering antiseptic lozenges Warm, salt water gargling Fluid increase to 2500cc Obtaining a throat culture - ANSWER- Obtaining a throat culture
A nurse is admitting a client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).What medication order will the nurse question?spironolactone metoprolol isosorbide dinitrate enalapril - ANSWER- isosorbide dinitrate
The instructor is talking with a nursing student who is caring for a client with pericarditis. The instructor asks the student to name the main characteristic of pericarditis. What should be the student's answer?Respiratory symptoms Dyspnea Fever Precordial pain - ANSWER- Precordial pain
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with pericarditis. What serious complication should this patient be monitored for? 2 / 4
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Hypertension Left ventricular hypertrophy Cardiac tamponade Decreased venous pressure - ANSWER- Cardiac tamponade
The nurse is preparing to administer warfarin to a client with a mechanical valve replacement. The client's international normalized ratio is 2.7. What action will the nurse take?Prepare to administer vitamin K.Administer the medication as ordered.Hold the medication and notify the HCP.Asses the client for abnormal bleeding. - ANSWER- Administer the medication as ordered.
A nurse is caring for a client with acute mitral regurgitation related to an acute myocardial infarction. The nurse knows to monitor the client carefully for symptoms of which initial complication or result?Cerebral vascular accident (CVA) Infarcted bowel Kidney failure Severe heart failure - ANSWER- Severe heart failure
A client who suffered blunt chest trauma in a motor vehicle accident reports chest pain during deep inspiration. On auscultation, the nurse detects a pericardial friction rub — a classic sign of acute pericarditis. 3 / 4
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To relieve this chest pain, which position should the nurse encourage the client to assume?Prone Supine Semi-Fowler's Leaning forward while sitting - ANSWER- Leaning forward while sitting
Which nursing intervention should a nurse perform to reduce cardiac workload in a client diagnosed with myocarditis?Administer supplemental oxygen.Administer a prescribed antipyretic.Elevate the client's head.Maintain the client on bed rest. - ANSWER- Maintain the client on bed rest.
Which type of graft is used when a heart valve replacement is made of tissue from an animal heart valve?Autograft Allograft Heterograft Homograft - ANSWER- Heterograft
A nurse is assessing a client with aortic stenosis. What type of murmur will the nurse expect to hear?
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