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Question 1 of 5

The client is experiencing multifocal premature ventricular contractions. Which antidysrhythmic medication would the nurse expect the healthcare provider to order for this client?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Amiodarone (
A) treats ventricular dysrhythmias like PVCs. Atropine (
B) is for bradycardia, digoxin (
C) for heart failure/AF, and adenosine (
D) for SVT.

Question 2 of 5

The client is scheduled for a right femoral cardiac catheterization. Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement after the procedure?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Post-catheterization, assessing neurovascular status (
B) ensures no bleeding or vascular complications. ROM (
A) is inappropriate, high Fowler’s (
C) is not required, and gag reflex (
D) is irrelevant.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who suddenly complains of crushing substernal chest pain while ambulating in the hall. Which nursing action should the nurse implement first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Crushing chest pain suggests ischemia; sitting down (
D) reduces oxygen demand. Code Blue (
A), telemetry (
B), and pulse (
C) follow if pain persists.

Question 4 of 5

Which client problem has priority for the client with a cardiac dysrhythmia?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Dysrhythmias primarily reduce cardiac output (
B), impacting perfusion, making it the priority. Comfort (
A), gas exchange (
C), and activity (
D) are secondary.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is administering morning medications. Which medication should be administered first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Fasting glucose of 345 mg/dL (
B) requires immediate insulin to prevent complications, especially before eating. Digoxin (
A), furosemide (
C), and ARB (
D) are less urgent.

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