Rasmussen College PN 3 Exam 3 Questions and Answers

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Nursing III Exam III Cardiac 1. A client is learning about cholesterol. The nurse explains that the good cholesterol transports plasma cholesterol away from plaques and to the liver for metabolism.... This type of cholesterol is called:  high-density lipoprotein 2. A client has a blood pressure of 124/78 mmHg and a triglyceride level of 160 mg/dL. Based on these results, the nurse knows that the client has:  a prehypertensive blood pressure and a borderline high triglyceride level 3. A client is complaining of chest pain that occurs during exercise. This pain is relieved when the client rests. The nurse realizes that this client is experiencing which type of angina?  Stable angina 4. A client diagnosed with stable angina is undergoing a 12-lead electrocardiogram. Which of the following results is not expected?  ST segment elevation 5. A client is scheduled for a cardiac angiogram. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client about this diagnostic test?  Contrast dye is injected 6. When planning the care of a client diagnosed with stable angina, which of the following would be considered a goal of treatment?  Decrease in ischemia and episodes of angina 7. A client is prescribed a beta-blocker for treatment of coronary artery disease. Which of the following is the client most likely going to be prescribed?  Atenolol 8. A client tells the nurse that using nitroglycerin tablets causes a tingling sensation and a headache. The nurse knows that this is:  Expected 9. A nurse is considering contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which of the following patients is an appropriate candidate for fibrinolytic therapy?  A patient with a history of a motor vehicle accident 1 year ago 10. A client is participating in cardiac rehabilitation and is currently engaging in supervised exercise, counseling, and education. The nurse realizes this client is in which phase of cardiac rehabilitation?  Phase III 11. A client tells the nurse that he ingests an NSAID when the angina pain gets really bad, and it eliminates the pain. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing:  Musculoskeletal pain [Show More]

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