Sp26 504w Advanced Med Surg Proctored Exam (Massachusetts College)

A client is ordered to receive amiodarone 0.5 mg/min. The supply on hand is 1 g/500 mL of NS. Calculate the flow rate of the intravenous medication _________mL/hr. Round answer to the nearest whole nu

A client is receiving an infusion of alteplase for treatment of an anterior-septal myocardial infarction. The nurse assesses the client and finds them to be disoriented to person, place, and time. Wha

A client with acute coronary syndrome is receiving a continuous heparin infusion. The client is to receive 18 units/kg/hour. The client weighs 181.4 pounds. Based on the heparin concentration on the l

A nurse is caring for a client with cardiomyopathy and is receiving a dobutamine drip. Which assessment finding indicates that the medication is effectively working?

A nurse assesses a client with mitral valve stenosis. What clinical sign or symptom would alert the nurse to the possibility that the client's stenosis has progressed?

A client who is scheduled for a coronary arteriogram is admitted to the hospital on the day of the procedure. Which information is most important for the nurse to communicate to the provider before th

A nurse prepares a client for an emergent aortic aneurysm open repair. The client states, "I am afraid I might die." What is the nurse's best response?

The nurse is assessing a client who received a heart transplant 6 months ago for cardiomyopathy. What assessment finding would lead the nurse to suspect the transplant is being rejected?

The nurse is caring for a client with pericarditis. What heart sounds does the nurse expect to hear during the physical assessment?

A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). What order does the nurse anticipate providing?

The client is exhibiting sinus bradycardia, is complaining of syncope and weakness, and has the following vital signs. Which treatment would the nurse anticipate being implemented?

A nurse is caring for a client following a cardiac catheterization that was inserted through the femoral artery. While turning the client, the nurse discovers ecchymosis underneath the clients lower b

A client has intra-arterial blood pressure monitoring after a myocardial infarction. The nurse notes that the client's heart rate has increased from 88 to 110 beats/min, and the blood pressure dropped

A nurse in an urgent care center is assessing a client who reports a sudden onset of irregular palpitations, fatigue, and dizziness. The nurse assesses a rapid and irregular heart rate with a signific

A client presents to the emergency department with an acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) at 1500. The facility has 24-hour catheterization laboratory abilities. To improve client outcome

A client is admitted with infective endocarditis. Which findings during the nursing assessment support this diagnosis? Select all that apply.

Which client has the least risk for developing endocarditis?

A nurse is caring for a client who returned from the catheterization laboratory (cath lab) to recover on the cardiac intermediate care unit status post radial approach transcatheter aortic valve repla

A client's abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) has ruptured. Which intervention is the highest priority for the nurse?

A client is suspected to have a thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA). What does the nurse assess for?

The nurse is caring for clients on a cardiac unit. Which client would the nurse assess first?

A client reports having crushing chest pain that radiates to the jaw. The nurse obtains a 12-lead EKG. Which finding confirms the client had myocardial infarction?

Which explanation would the nurse give to the spouse of a client who had coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery when asked why there is a dressing on the client's left leg?

A nurse is caring for a client with the six second telemetry strip below. The nurse anticipates the emergency response team will administer which medication?

Indicate the best location where the nurse would auscultate a murmur in a client who presents with orthopnea, peripheral cyanosis, and a narrow pulse pressure. Select your answer by clicking the desir