PN 140 Test # 1 Questions with Correct Answers 100% Verified 2024 The healthcare provider is teaching a group of senior citizens about risk factors for heart failure.Which of these factors will the healthcare provider include in the teaching?
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A History of preeclampsia B Hypertension C Sleep apnea D Obesity E Increased high density lipoproteins (HDL) F High sodium intake - Correct Answer A,B,C,D,F A patient diagnosed with heart failure has been prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). Which of the following will the healthcare provider include when teaching the patient about this medication?
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A "Call our office if you experience nausea or lack of appetite." B "You should keep a record of your daily weights." C "Report any visual changes to our office immediately." 1 / 3
D "Increase dietary sodium to maintain your fluid balance." E "If your pulse is less than 60 beats per minute, do not take the medication." F "If you miss a dose, you should double the dose next time." - Correct Answer A,B,C,E The healthcare provider is administering an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor to a patient diagnosed with heart failure. Which of the following describe the ways in which the ACE inhibitor is therapeutic for the patient who has heart failure?
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A Decreases cardiac workload B Increases peripheral vascular resistance C Decreases myocardial remodeling D Decreases cardiac preload E Increases myocardial contractility F Decreases cardiac output - Correct Answer A,C,D 2 / 3
With peripheral arterial insufficiency, leg pain during rest can be reduced by:
A Elevating the limb above heart level B Lowering the limb so it is dependent C Massaging the limb after application of cold compresses D Placing the limb in a plane horizontal to the body - Correct Answer B Lowering the limb so its dependent
A significant cause of venous thrombosis is:
A Altered blood coagulation B Stasis of blood C Vessel wall injury D All of the above - Correct Answer D All of the above When caring for a patient who has started anticoagulant therapy with warfarin (Coumadin), the
nurse knows not to expect therapeutic benefits for:
A At least 12 hours B The first 24 hours C 2-3 days D
- week - Correct Answer C 2-3 days
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