Chapter 17 posttest
A normal ejection fraction is:
50% to 70%
The apical pulse should be counted for:
60 seconds
A practical nurse is caring for a patient complaining of severe chest pain. Sublingual nitroglycerin has been administered and the patient is still complaining of severe pain. What is the next medication that can be given?
Morphine sulfate
Which of the following is not a modifiable risk factor?
age
Which is not a nursing assessment or intervention for potential fluid volume overload?
application of heating pads to the legs
Before administering cardiac medications, the practical nurse should:
assess the patient's heart rate and blood pressure
The apical pulse is best heard at the point of maximal impulse (PMI). Where is the PMI located?
between the fifth and sixth rib on a line dividing the left clavicle in half
Which of the following is not a common warning sign of a heart attack?
left leg pain
When auscultating heart sounds, the nurse hears a "swooshing" sound. This would be documented as a:
murmur
The ____________ is/are considered the "pacemaker" of the heart.
sinoatrial (SA) node
