ATI RN Perfusion: Cardiac Cath with Stent 3.0 Case Study Test

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who had a cardiac catherization using the radial artery. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? A. "Avoid lifting anything over 5 pounds for the next 48 hours." B. "You can take tub baths as desired." C. "If bleeding occurs, apply light pressure to the puncture site for 5 minutes." D. "You might develop new bruising at the puncture site for up to 48 hours after the procedure."

A. "Avoid lifting anything over 5 pounds for the next 48 hours."

A nurse is caring for a client who just had a cardiac catherization with stent placement. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately? A. Blood pressure 109.54 mm Hg B. A hard lump under the insertion site C. +1 bilateral pedal pulses D. Oxygen saturation 95% on 2 L nasal cannula

B. A hard lump under the insertion site

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is being prepared for a cardiac catherization. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. A creatine level of 0.4 mg/dL B. An allergy to contrast medium C. Documentation of S1 heart sounds auscultated over the pulmonic area D. A hemoglobin level of 14 g/dL

B. An allergy to contrast medium

A nurse is caring for a client who had a cardiac catherization with stent placement. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. Capillary refill less than 2 seconds in the affected extremity B. 2+ pedal pulses in the affected extremity C. Pallor in the affected extremity D. Warmth in the affected extremity

C. Pallor in the affected extremity

A nurse is preparing to receive a client who just had a cardiac catherization and stent placement. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. Place the client in the semi-Fowler's position. B. Assess the client's vital signs every 30 min. C. Decrease the rate of IV fluids. D. Maintain the client's extremity in the extended position.

D. Maintain the client's extremity in the extended position.