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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is evaluating a client who had a left-sided cardiac catheterization with an upper extremity insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Assessing pulses in the affected arm ensures proper blood flow and identifies potential complications like arterial occlusion following cardiac catheterization.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the serum laboratory findings for a client who has hypertension and is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Potassium 2.3 mEq/L is significantly below the normal range (3.5-5.0 mEq/L), indicating hypokalemia, which can lead to arrhythmias and requires prompt reporting.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is giving a presentation about preventing deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D

Rationale: Pregnancy, oral contraceptive use, trauma, and immobility are all risk factors for DVT due to increased venous stasis, hypercoagulability, or vessel injury.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A warm environment helps to prevent vasoconstriction. Cold temperatures can cause the arteries to constrict, reducing blood flow to the extremities. A consistent warm environment supports improved blood circulation.

Question 5 of 5

Examine the attached ECG image and identify the type of arrhythmia present. The ECG shows a series of wide QRS complexes occurring at a rapid rate.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Ventricular tachycardia is characterized by a rapid rate and wide QRS complexes. This rhythm originates in the ventricles and can lead to a decrease in cardiac output and possible deterioration into ventricular fibrillation.

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