E1- Cplex

What should a patient with mitral valve prolapse do before a dental procedure?

• Take ibuprofen 1 hour before the procedure

• Avoid dairy products the night before

• Inform the dentist of the previous mitral valve procedure

• Fast for 8 hours before the procedure

A patient frequently passes out while checking the mail. What is the next best plan?

• Encourage salt intake

• Schedule cardiac rehab

• Plan for valve replacement

• Perform a stress test

Refractory shock often leads to which condition?

• Liver failure

• Recovery with steroids

• Multiple organ failure; recovery unlikely

• Complete recovery in ICU

Which patient should the nurse assess first at shift change?

• 60-year-old with chest pain for 12 hours

• 45-year-old with dyspnea 1 hour ago

• 70-year-old post-angiogram

• 55-year-old with chronic edema

A patient has an arterial line in place. What should the nurse assess?

• Blood glucose

• Capillary refill and pulse on the same arm

• Lung sounds

• Heart tones

A patient with myocarditis should be monitored for:

• Bradycardia

• Hypertension

• Dysrhythmias

• Infection

Which finding suggests cardiac tamponade?

• BP 130/85

• BP 90/45

• BP 110/70

• BP 145/90

A 29-year-old athlete dies suddenly. His brother likely has:

• Coronary artery disease

• Dilated cardiomyopathy

• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

• Mitral stenosis

A patient with elevated creatinine and respiratory issues is likely developing:

• ARDS

• MODS

• DVT

• Pneumothorax

Which lab finding suggests sepsis in a non-diabetic patient?

• Hypoglycemia

• Hyperglycemia

• Leukopenia

• Hypocalcemia