HESI RN Medical Surgical Proctored Exam (Cardiac)

After receiving midazolam and fentanyl prior to a bronchoscopy, an older adult's respiratory rate drops to 8 breaths/minute with periods of apnea. The client's arterial blood gas levels are obtained a

Following cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and multiple defibrillations, the client's blood is drawn for STAT analysis. The client's heart rate is 130 beats/minute with ST elevation. Which of the c

Exhibits The nurse is reviewing the client's information. Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurs

Based on this strip, which is the correct interpretation of this rhythm?

A client with stable angina secondary to ischemic heart disease receives a prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin prior to discharge from the hospital. During discharge teaching, the client assures

A client is admitted with a confirmed pulmonary embolism (PE). Six hours after heparin IV infusion is initiated, the client's partial thromboplastin time (PTT) is 152 seconds, so the infusion is disco

A client has developed atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 150 beats/minute observed via telemetry. The client's blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg. Which finding is most important for the nurse

The nurse is reviewing laboratory values of a client who was discharged two weeks ago after experiencing a myocardial infarction. Which finding most requires follow-up with the client? Reference Range

The nurse is assessing a client who is admitted with left-sided heart failure. Which finding indicates that the client is progressing into pulmonary edema?

Which nursing problem should be selected for a client who is receiving thrombolytic infusions for treatment of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI)?

An adult male is admitted with dyspnea on exertion, persistent cough, and palpitations. His telemetry reveals atrial fibrillation. Which additional assessment finding warrants the most immediate inter

Exhibits The client's electrocardiogram (ECG) strip reveals sinus tachycardia. Select the 4 characteristics that the nurse is likely to see in the ECG.

A client is admitted with chest pain and is rubbing the left arm. The nurse initiates oxygen at 4 L/minute, and administers a dose of aspirin PO, nitroglycerin sublingually, and morphine sulfate IV. W

A client who is experiencing chest pain and an ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF is receiving an infusion of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). Which assessment finding warrants immediate interv

Based on this strip, which is the interpretation of this rhythm?

A client with pneumonia is dyspneic, and the nurse positions the client in a high Fowler's position. The oxygen flow rate is 3 L/minute, and the client's pulse oximeter reading is 96%. An hour later t

Based on this rhythm strip, which interpretation should the nurse make?

The healthcare provider (HCP) prescribes naloxone HCI 10 mcg IV bolus stat. Naloxone HCL is supplied as "0.02 mg/mL." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is

The nurse is assessing a hospitalized client with pulmonary edema who is reporting two pillow orthopnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. The nurse observes rapid shallow respirations and use of acces

A client was admitted to the cardiac observation unit 2 hours ago reporting chest pain. On admission, the client's electrocardiogram (ECG) displays sinus bradycardia (SB) with ST segment depression, b

The nurse administers a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet to a client with unstable angina. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider (HCP)?

An adult client with pericarditis is exhibiting muffled heart sounds. The client is diagnosed with cardiac tamponade, and a pericardiocentesis is scheduled. Prior to the procedure, it is most importan

At midnight, an older male client with heart failure who is receiving 02 at 4 L/minute suddenly awakens with dyspnea. The nurse determines that he has audible rhonchi, tachycardia, and is cold and cla

A patient who is admitted with shortness of breath has a tracing with atrial fibrillation at 140 beats/minute of unknown duration. The nurse begins oxygen per nasal cannula and establishes a saline lo

A client with chronic stable angina reports a new onset of shortness of breath at rest. The nurse obtains vital signs and records a heart rate of 168 beats/minute, respiratory rate 26 breaths/minute,