1. Nurse is evaluating a client who had a cardiac catheterization with a left antecubital insertion
site. Which of the following pulses should the nurse palpate?
a. Radial pulse in R arm
b. Brachial pulse in R arm
c.
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1. Nurse is evaluating a client who had a cardiac catheterization with a left antecubital insertion
site. Which of the following pulses should the nurse palpate?
a. Radial pulse in R arm
b. Brachial pulse in R arm
c. Radial pulse in L arm
d. Brachial pulse in L arm
2. Nurse caring for client who has atrial fibrillation and receives Digoxin daily. Before
administering this medication, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Weigh client
b. Offer client a light snack
c. Measure client’s apical pulse
d. Measure client’s blood pressure
3. Nurse caring for client 4 hours following cardiac catheterization. Which of the following
actions should nurse take?
a. Keep affecte leg slightly flexed
b. Have client lie flat in bed
c. Keep client NPO for 4 hours
d. Elevate head of bed 45 degrees
4. Nurse is caring for client who just had a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following
nursing interventions should nurse include in client’s plan of care? (SELECT ALL)
a. Keep client’s hip & leg extended
b. Check peripheral pulses in affected extremity
c. Measure client’s vital signs every 4 hours → should be frequent (every 15 minutes)
d. Place client in high-fowler’s position → should be flat in bed
e. Have client remain in bed up to 4 hours
5. Nurse is providing teaching for client who has new diagnosis of angina pectoris. The nurse
should give the client which of the following information about anginal pain?
a. Exertion & anxiety can trigger the pain
b. The pain persists with rest & organic nitrates
c. The pain often radiates to jaw or back
d. Pain usually lasts longer than 20 minutes
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