Ch 31 quiz

Which statement by the patient about the need for antihypertensive medication indicates the need for further teaching?

• 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.”

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?

• A normal INR

• An increased hematocrit

• An increased platelet count

• a normal aPTT

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

• ABI

• CTA

• X-ray

• Arteriogram

Which statements by a patient with a AAA indicate that teaching has NOT been effective?

• “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 ”

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?

• A complaint of 7/10 pain

• Falling back to sleep after assessment

• An asymmetric smile

• Complaint of a sore throat

Which cardiac dysrhythmia is a risk factor for a CVA?

• Heart block Type 1

• Torsade de Pointes

• Atrial Fibrillation

• Heart block Type 2