MOSBY 401 QUESTIONS QUIZ 1
a nurse prepares a client for insertion for a pulmonary artery catheter, what info can be obtained from monitoring the pulmonary artery pressure
left ventricular functioning
what must the nurse do to determine a clients pulse pressure
subtract the diastolic from the systolic reading
a client has contrast medium injected into the brachial artery so that a cerebral angiogram can be performed , what nursing assessment is most essential immediately after procedure?
symmetry of the radial pulses
which client statement indicates an understanding of the nurse's instructions concerning a holter monitor?
the monitor will record any abnormal heart rhythms while i go about my usual activities
client undergoes cardiac cath via the femoral artery because of a history of bilateral masectomies , what is the most important nursing action after the procedure?
Assess the groin for bleeding
A client who had several episodes of chest pain is scheduled for an electrocardiogram with exercise, which explanation should the nurse include in teaching about procedure
This is a non invasive test to check your hearts response to physical activity.
A client with a dysrhythmia is admitted to tele for observation, in the morning the client asks for coffee, what is the nurses best response?
Coffee has caffiene that can affect your hear , it should be avoided
What is the most important nursing action when measuring a clients pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP)?
Deflate the balloon as as the PCWP is measured.
A client with a history of dysrhythmias is to wear a holter monitor for 24 hours on an outpatient basis, what should the nurse teach the patient to do?
keep a written account of activities
which nursing action is most important when caring for a client after a cardiac catherization?
check a pulse distal to the insertion site
two hours after a cardiac cath, using femoral route, an adult client complains of numbness and pain in right foot what action should the nurse take first?
check the clients pedal pulses