A nurse is preparing a client for a stress test. Which instruction is appropriate?

• Avoid eating for 6–8 hours before the test.

• Take all heart medications before the test.

• You must be on bedrest for 24 hours prior.

• Refrain from wearing comfortable clothing.

Which client is at highest risk for cardiovascular disease?

• 30-year-old male with a family history of stroke

• 55-year-old female with high cholesterol and diabetes

• 45-year-old male who exercises daily and eats healthy

• 70-year-old female with no significant history

What diet selection is most appropriate for a client with heart disease?

• Cheeseburger, fries, soda

• Grilled salmon, brown rice, steamed broccoli

• Fried chicken, cornbread, sweet tea

• Bacon, eggs, white toast

The SA node is known as:

• The backup pacemaker

• The natural pacemaker of the heart

• The regulator of blood pressure

• The impulse carrier to the lungs

5. The nurse reviews the EKG and notes chaotic ventricular activity. Identify this rhythm.

• Ventricular fibrillation

• Atrial flutter

• Sinus tachycardia

• First-degree AV block

Which of the following is a treatment for cardiac dysrhythmias?

• Antibiotics

• Ablation therapy

• Blood transfusion

• Corticosteroids

The client asks about the role of a pacemaker. What’s the best explanation?

• It cures all heart disease.

• It prevents all heart attacks.

• It helps regulate slow or irregular heartbeats.

• It pumps blood more efficiently.

Which discharge teaching is essential for a client with a new pacemaker?

• It’s okay to lift heavy objects right away.

• Keep cell phones at least 6 inches away from the pacemaker.

• Avoid all physical activity.

• You don’t need follow-up appointments.

What is the nurse's priority after cardiac catheterization?

• Ambulate client immediately

• Encourage a full meal

• Monitor the insertion site for bleeding

• Apply heat to the site

Which lab value indicates possible myocardial infarction (MI)?

• Low WBC

• Elevated potassium

• High troponin

• decrease hemoglobin