A nurse responds to a telemetry alarm and determines that the client is in which rhythm, where the rate is greater than 150, diastole is shortened, and the heart does not have sufficient time to fill?

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A nurse responds to a telemetry alarm and determines that the client is in which rhythm, where the rate is greater than 150, diastole is shortened, and the heart does not have sufficient time to fill?

A. Sinus bradycardia B. Sinus tachycardia C. Supraventricular Tachycardia D. Atrial flutter

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The patient is experiencing chest pain and pain radiating to his arms, jaw, and back. The provider diagnosed his condition as a myocardial infarction. The patient asks what happened to him. The best response is:

A. You cannot tell him what has happened; he needs to wait for the provider to return and explain what is going on currently. B. His aortic valve was malformed at birth causing a disruption in blood flow. C. All patients who are overweight like him will have a heart attack. D. One or more arteries that supply blood to his heart are blocked, thereby preventing an adequate amount of blood from getting to his cardiac muscles.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

What is the primary consideration when preparing to administer thrombolytic therapy to a patient who is experiencing an acute myocardial infarction (MI)?

A. History of heart disease. B. Sensitivity to aspirin. C. Size and location of the MI. D. Time since onset of symptoms.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a patient with chronic venous insufficiency?

A. Activity Intolerance. B. Body Image, disturbed. C. Fluid Volume, deficient. D. Skin Integrity, impaired.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

What is the primary BP effect of Î²-adrenergic blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin)?

A. Vasodilation of arterioles by blocking movement of calcium into cells B. Decrease Na+ and water reabsorption by blocking the effect of aldosterone C. Decrease CO by decreasing rate and strength of the heart and renin secretion by the kidneys D. Vasodilation caused by inhibiting sympathetic outflow from the central nervous system (CNS)

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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