Chapter 31 Knowledge Check

Which statement by the patient about the need for anti-hypertensive medication indicates the need for further teaching? A. "I'm worried about a stroke if my BP is not controlled." B. "Can my kidneys fail if I don't control my BP?" C. "My BP is only slightly elevated so I am ok." D. "I guess I need to take this medication even if I feel OK."

C. "My BP is only slightly elevated so I am ok."

A patient has been admitted to the hospital for a PE. What is the priority nursing intervention? A. Insert an IV line B. Begin heparin drip as ordered C. Check oxygen saturation D. Determine patient allergies

C. Check oxygen saturation

Which statements by a patient with an AAA indicate that teaching has been effective? (Select all that apply.) A. "I need to quit smoking." B. "I need to go to the emergency department immediately if I have new severe abdominal pain." C. "The doctor may put me on blood thinners." D. "I need to stay on my blood pressure medication." E. "I should keep my legs elevated whenever possible."

A. "I need to quit smoking." B. "I need to go to the emergency department immediately if I have new severe abdominal pain." C. "The doctor may put me on blood thinners." D. "I need to stay on my blood pressure medication."

A nurse providing care for a patient whose BP readings are consistently 130/85 mm Hg should anticipate which medical plan of care? (Select all that apply.) A. Diagnostic testing for TOD B. Initiation of diuretics C. Modifications of diet and exercise D. Echocardiogram E. A stress test

A. Diagnostic testing for TOD C. Modifications of diet and exercise

The nurse is reviewing orders for a newly admitted patient with PAD in the right lower extremity. The nurse should follow up with the provider about which order? A. Begin Trental 400 mg PO twice daily with meals B. Keep affected extremity elevated C. Begin lisinopril 10 mg PO daily D. Encourage light exercise as tolerated

B. Keep affected extremity elevated