A patient comes in with complaints of leg pain during walking that goes away with rest. What condition should the nurse suspect?

The nurse is caring for a patient with right-sided heart failure. Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect?

A client taking digoxin reports seeing yellow halos and feeling nauseous. What should the nurse do first?
A. Administer the next dose as scheduled

Which lab test is most specific for myocardial injury?

A client with pulmonary edema is sitting upright and gasping for air. What is the priority nursing intervention?

The nurse is giving sublingual nitroglycerin to a client with chest pain. What should be the nurse’s next action?

Which finding would indicate the treatment for heart failure is effective?

A nurse reviews a medication order for lisinopril. What finding would cause concern before administration?

A patient has symptoms of decreased cardiac output. What would the nurse expect to find?

A nurse is caring for a patient on hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). Which lab value should the nurse monitor most closely?

A client with left-sided heart failure reports shortness of breath and is coughing up pink frothy sputum. What condition is this most likely?

. A patient with a history of atrial fibrillation undergoes ablation. What is the purpose of this procedure?

. A nurse is caring for a patient taking spironolactone. What electrolyte imbalance should the nurse monitor for?

Which medication should the nurse question giving to a patient with a potassium level of 5.8?

A nurse suspects cardiac tamponade. What assessment finding would support this?

A patient is diagnosed with coarctation of the aorta. What is the nurse most likely to assess?

Which action is most important when administering nitroglycerin to a client with chest pain?

A patient on metoprolol complains of dizziness and a pulse of 52 bpm. What is the best action by the nurse?

Which patient teaching is most important when starting lisinopril?

A nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure. Which of the following indicates the patient understands fluid restriction education?

A client with atrial fibrillation is at risk for stroke due to:

A client with chest pain is prescribed aspirin. What is the main purpose of this medication in this case?

A nurse is educating a patient about daily aspirin. Which of the following would require notifying the provider?

Which finding would the nurse report immediately in a patient with HF?

A patient’s BNP level is 850 pg/mL. How should the nurse interpret this

Which intervention is most appropriate for a patient on furosemide?

A patient has atrial fibrillation and is prescribed heparin. What is the purpose of this medication?

A nurse is reviewing a patient's echocardiogram. The ejection fraction is 35%. What does this indicate?

A client on digoxin has a potassium level of 2.9. What is the nurse’s priority?

A patient receiving amlodipine reports swelling in their ankles. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

A client with bradycardia is prescribed atropine. What is the intended effect of this medication?

A client with severe chest pain has a blood pressure of 82/50. Which medication should the nurse question?

A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a patient with left-sided heart failure. What statement indicates understanding?

A patient on lisinopril reports a persistent dry cough. What is the best action?

A nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure. Which diet order should the nurse question?

The nurse is evaluating a patient on valsartan. Which of the following findings requires further assessment?

A patient receiving diuretics for heart failure reports dizziness when standing up. What is the priority intervention?

A nurse is caring for a client with suspected atherosclerosis. What is the expected pathophysiology?

A patient with a history of MI is prescribed metoprolol. What is the purpose of this medication?

. A patient with chronic hypertension is being monitored for heart failure. Which compensatory mechanism should the nurse expect?

Which of the following is the correct anatomical location to auscultate the tricuspid valve?

A client’s EKG shows a heart rate of 52 bpm. They feel dizzy but alert. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?

Which of the following symptoms would most likely indicate left-sided heart failure?

A patient on heparin is bleeding excessively. What is the priority intervention?

The nurse is assessing a client with pericardial effusion. Which complication is the nurse most concerned about

Which patient is at greatest risk for developing heart failure?

. The nurse is teaching about digoxin. Which statement indicates the need for further teaching?

A patient has an ejection fraction of 70%. What does this indicate?

Which of the following nursing actions is most important before giving digoxin?