cardiovascular system exam

Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client on digoxin with a heart rate of 48 bpm. What is the nurse's priority action?

A. Hold the digoxin and notify the healthcare provider. B. Administer the digoxin as ordered. C. Administer atropine to increase the heart rate. D. Increase the dose of digoxin.

Question 2 of 5

The client on atorvastatin (Lipitor) should be advised to report which of the following symptoms?

A. Muscle pain B. Headache C. Nausea D. Dizziness

Question 3 of 5

When administering enoxaparin (Lovenox) to a client for DVT prophylaxis, what is the most important lab value to monitor?

A. Platelet count B. PT/INR C. aPTT D. Hemoglobin

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is a chronic lung disease that includes conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema, characterized by obstructed airflow from the lungs?

A. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) B. Pulmonary fibrosis C. Asthma D. Pneumonia

Question 5 of 5

What is the ability of cardiac cells to respond to an impulse by contracting?

A. Excitability B. Contractility C. Rhythmicity D. Conductivity

Cardiovascular System Exam

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN