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Question 1 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 2 of 5

The nurse identifies the concept of altered tissue perfusion related to a client admitted with atrial fibrillation. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,E,F

Rationale: Monitoring BP/apical rate (
A), anticoagulation status (E), and neurological status (F) address AF-related perfusion risks (clots, stroke). I/O (
B) is for fluid status, HOB elevation (
C) is for CHF, and Buerger Allen (
D) is for PAD.

Question 3 of 5

Which preprocedure information should be taught to the female client having an exercise stress test in the morning?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Fasting for 4 hours (
C) prevents nausea and ensures accurate stress test results. Open-toed shoes (
A) are unsafe, bras (
B) are allowed, and beta blockers (
D) may be held to avoid blunting heart rate response.

Question 4 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 5 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.

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