W126 N241 Med Surg Proctored Exam Swedish Insistute

Which statements accurately describe characteristics of normal sinus rhythm (NSR)? (Select all that apply)

A client is admitted for treatment of acute pericarditis. The nurse knows that which of the following possibly caused this diagnosis?

Which factors are potential causative agents for arrhythmias? (Select all that apply)

Which intervention would be MOST appropriate for a client with mitral valve regurgitation reporting fatigue, jugular vein distention, crackles, and dyspnea?

While caring for a patient with an indwelling catheter, which intervention are important for the nurse to include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply)

A client is ordered to receive 2 liters of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) infused daily over 23 hours at 87 mL per hour. After shift change, the nurse discovers that the volume remaining on the bag

The high dextrose and fat content of parenteral nutrition solutions makes them an ideal culture medium for bacterial and fungal growth, and central lines provide a port of entry. Which intervention is

A prescriber has ordered propranolol for a client with recurrent ventricular tachycardia. The nurse preparing to administer this drug will be concerned about what in the client's history?

The nurse caring for a patient who is taking amiodarone. What side effect could this patient experience?

The nurse identifies which client histories below as at risk for infective endocarditis? (Select three that apply)

A client with infective endocarditis is being started on intravenous antibiotics. What should the nurse include when teaching about this medication?

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client with suspected endocarditis. Which finding would confirm the diagnosis?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client about measures to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?

In assessing patients receiving tube feedings, the nurse must be alert for the following assessment findings? (Select all that apply)

Which nursing intervention is most appropriate in providing care for an adult patient with newly diagnosed adult onset polycystic kidney disease (PKD)?

Several techniques should be used to confirm proper placement of a feeding tube to prevent harm and to keep the client safe. Which of the following is recommended?

After an assessment the nurse concludes that a client is experiencing infective endocarditis. What finding is consistent with this diagnosis?

Several mechanisms maintain the sterility of the bladder. Abnormalities or dysfunctions of these mechanisms are contributing risk factors for lower UTIs. Which are risk factors for UTIs? (Select all t

The nurse is concerned that a client is at risk for developing infective endocarditis. What information in the client’s recent history is a possible cause infective endocarditis?

A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about antidysrhythmic medications. Which statement by a student indicates understanding of the teaching?

Signs and symptoms of cardiac tamponade may begin with the client reporting shortness of breath, chest tightness, or dizziness. Which of the symptoms below indicate severe tamponade and requires immed

The nurse is caring for two clients who recently had open heart valve replacement surgery. One received a tissue (or biologic) valve replacement and the other a mechanical valve replacement. Which inf

The nurse is analyzing a patient's telemetry strip and observes this regular pattern appearance below. How should the nurse document this finding?

A nurse is administering an enteral tube feeding to a client. Which action should the nurse take to prevent aspiration?

What should the nurse educate the client about regarding anticoagulation therapy after a mechanical valve replacement?