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Critical Care: Cardiac Practice

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What is the priority intervention for a patient in cardiac arrest?✔✔A. Start CPR and initiate defibrillation if indicated

• Administer IV fluids to increase blood pressure
• Provide oxygen via nasal cannula
• Administer antiplatelet medication

Which of the following is a common sign of left-sided heart failure?

• Jugular vein distension

✔✔B. Pulmonary edema and shortness of breath

• Peripheral edema and weight gain
• Abdominal bloating

What is the primary nursing intervention for a patient with a myocardial infarction (MI)?

• Administer anticoagulants immediately

✔✔B. Monitor vital signs and administer oxygen 1 / 4

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• Increase the patient's fluid intake
• Provide a sedative for pain relief

What is a key sign of acute decompensated heart failure?✔✔A. Rapid weight gain and shortness of breath

• Low blood pressure and bradycardia
• Profuse sweating and fainting
• Hyperglycemia

Which of the following is a common complication after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery?

• Acute renal failure

✔✔B. Cardiac arrhythmias

• Hypokalemia
• Sepsis

What medication is commonly used to treat a patient with congestive heart failure?✔✔A. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors 2 / 4

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• Diuretics only
• Beta-blockers alone
• Anticoagulants

What is the primary purpose of administering nitroglycerin to a patient with chest pain?✔✔A. To relieve pain by dilating coronary arteries

• To decrease blood pressure and prevent stroke
• To prevent clot formation in coronary arteries
• To increase oxygen demand and improve circulation

What assessment finding would indicate that a patient is experiencing right-sided heart failure?✔✔A. Swelling in the legs and abdomen

• Shortness of breath with exertion
• Elevated respiratory rate
• Increased heart rate at rest

Which of the following is the most common cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?

• Heart valve disease 3 / 4

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✔✔B. Atherosclerosis and plaque rupture

• Electrolyte imbalance
• Cardiac tamponade

What is a critical nursing action for a patient with a suspected myocardial infarction (MI)?✔✔A. Administer aspirin and prepare for emergency cardiac intervention

• Give a narcotic for pain and monitor vitals
• Position the patient in a Trendelenburg position
• Restrict fluids to prevent heart failure

What is the function of the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) in patients with arrhythmias?✔✔A. To monitor heart rhythms and deliver shocks to correct life-threatening arrhythmias

• To regulate blood pressure during episodes of hypertension
• To increase the heart rate in cases of bradycardia
• To administer medications intravenously during cardiac events

Which lab result is most indicative of a myocardial infarction?

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