Ch 31 flashcard

Front

Which statement by the patient about the need for antihypertensive medication indicates the need for further teaching? Options: “I’m worried about a stroke if my BP is not controlled.”, “Can my kidneys fail if I don’t control my BP?”, “My BP is only slightly elevated, so I am ok.”, “I guess I need to take this medication even if I feel OK.”

Back

“My BP is only slightly elevated, so I am ok.”

Front

The nurse is caring for a patient on a heparin drip who was admitted for DVT 2 days ago. Which laboratory value is most important to report to the provider immediately? Options: A normal INR, An increased hematocrit, An increased platelet count, a normal aPTT

Back

a normal aPTT

Front

A patient with a history of end-stage renal disease needs to be worked up for PAD. Which diagnostic test would be most appropriate?

Back

ABI

Front

Which statements by a patient with a AAA indicate that teaching has NOT been effective? Options: “I need to quit smoking.”, “I need to go to the emergency department immediately if I have new severe abdominal pain.”, “The doctor may put me on blood thinners.”, “I need to stay on my blood pressure medications ”

Back

“The doctor may put me on blood thinners.”

Front

A nurse is performing the immediate postoperative assessment of a patient who has just undergone CEA. What is the most important assessment to be reported immediately?

Back

An asymmetric smile

Front

Which cardiac dysrhythmia is a risk factor for a CVA? Options: Heart block Type 1, Torsade de Pointes, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart block Type 2

Back

Atrial Fibrillation