A MedSurg nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a pt who has been transferred from the ICU. The nurse notes that a cardiac troponin T level assay was performed while the client was in the ICU. The nurse determines that this test was performed to assist in diagnosing which condition?

Which laboratory test results may be associated with peaked or tall, tented T waves on a client's electrocardiogram (ECG)?

The nurse is caring for a client who has been hospitalized with a diagnosis of angina pectoris. The client is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 L/min. The client asks why the oxygen is necessary. The nurse should provide which information to the client?

A client with a first-degree heart block has an electrocardiogram (ECG) taken during an episode of chest pain. The nurse knows that which ECG finding would be an indication of first-degree heart block?

The nurse working in a long-term care facility is assessing a client who is experiencing chest pain. The nurse should interpret that the pain is most likely caused by myocardial infarction (MI) on the basis of what assessment finding?

A client with iron deficiency anemia complains of feeling fatigued almost all of the time. The nurse should respond with which statement?

Which location is the correct position for the V1 lead when performing a 12-lead

electrocardiogram?

The nurse is monitoring the cardiac telemetry of a patient with heart failure who is receiving IV furosemide (Lasix). The nurse notes that the patient's cardiac rhythm has changed to this pattern. The nurse know this is likely due to which problem?

Prior to administering digoxin (Lanoxin) to a 56 y/o pt, the nurse notes the pt's HR is 52 BPM. The nurse makes which interpretation about this information?