A nurse is caring for an adult client who just returned from a walk around the unit. Which of the following is an expected change in the client’s vital signs as a result of walking?

The nurse on the medical-surgical unit is providing direct care for five patients.  Based on this information, which nursing care delivery model is the nurse following? 

A 56-year-old male presents in cardiac arrest. ACLS (resuscitation) is initiated. Which of the following is NOT one of the reversible causes of cardiac arrest (H’s and T’s)?

Choose the correct statement concerning diagnostic testing in congestive heart failure:

Mr. Hitchens is a 45-year-old male in the ICU being treated for septic shock. He was hypotensive for 90 minutes before being stabilized. The RN noticed changes on his monitor and performed a 12L EKG. This revealed ST wave changes and T wave inversion in the lateral leads. Troponin was 1.95 (normal < 0.04). You determine he has suffered from:

The most common cause of left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) is:

According to the ACC (American College of Cardiology) and the AHA (American Heart Association), which of the following, regarding heart failure, is correct?

A 62-year-old male presents to your clinic complaining of shortness of breath. He has a known history of hypertension but is non-compliant with his medications. An ECG is obtained – based on the ECG what disease are you concerned for? question27exam2.jpg

Upon evaluating patients for end-organ damage from a hypertensive emergency, which of the following finding(s) would expect to suggest end-organ damage?

Ms. Blythe is a 72-year-old female who has no past medical history and no family history of heart disease. She was in your clinic last year for a routine physical and had a blood pressure of 150/72. You educated her regarding diet and exercise. She has been keeping track of her blood pressures since her last visit and they average high 140s systolic over low 70s diastolic. What is her blood pressure classification?