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Question 1 of 5

The nurse informs the client that the correct way to administer nitroglycerin is to place one tablet where?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin is placed under the tongue for rapid absorption into the bloodstream to relieve angina.

Question 2 of 5

An adult who is receiving heparin asks the nurse why it cannot be given by mouth. The nurse responds that heparin is given parenterally because:

Correct Answer: AUG

Rationale: Heparin is a protein and is destroyed by gastric secretions, requiring parenteral administration (intravenously or subcutaneously). It does not irritate the gastric or intestinal lining, and while parenteral administration allows faster therapeutic levels, the primary reason is its destruction in the stomach.

Question 3 of 5

Which nursing response is most appropriate at this time?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Allowing the client to vent feelings addresses emotional distress and supports coping.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse counts an adult's apical heart beat at 110 beats per minute. The nurse describes this as:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Tachycardia in an adult is defined as a heart rate above 100 beats per minute. Asystole is cardiac arrest with no heartbeat. Bigeminy refers to heartbeats occurring in pairs. Bradycardia is a heart rate of 60 beats or less per minute.

Question 5 of 5

The client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction is on bedrest. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is encouraging the client to move the legs. Which action should the nurse implement?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Leg movements (
C) prevent DVT in MI patients on bedrest, so praising the UAP is appropriate. Stopping (
A), reporting (
B), or ignoring (
D) are incorrect.

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