The nurse is caring for a patient with sinus bradycardia and a heart rate of 24 bpm. Upon assessment, the patient’s blood pressure is 82/46, and they present with confusion, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Which intervention would the nurse anticipate implementing first?

A patient with a history of coronary artery disease is being monitored with continuous ECG telemetry. The nurse notices ST-segment elevation on the ECG. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A patient is being discharged from the hospital following a STEMI with a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). They are prescribed the following medications at discharge: • Atorvastatin 40 mg PO daily• Aspirin 81 mg PO daily• Clopidogrel 75 mg PO daily• Metoprolol 25 mg PO BID• Lisinopril 40 mg PO daily Which statement by the patient demonstrates understanding of the purpose of these medications and the side effects that could occur?

A nurse is caring for a patient with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Which of the following interventions is the highest priority to reduce the patient’s risk of stroke?

The new graduate nurse has completed a class on heart failure. Which of the following statements by the nurse demonstrates a correct understanding of the causes of right-sided heart failure?

A nurse is reviewing a cardiac rhythm telemetry strip. The nurse identifies all elements of the heart rhythm including the PQRST waveforms. The nurse understands that the T wave represents:

The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected infective endocarditis (IE). The physician has ordered an echocardiogram to confirm the diagnosis. What additional diagnostic studies should the nurse anticipate?

The nurse is providing education on a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Which of the following statements by the patient demonstrates understanding of this education? 

The nurse is assessing a client with infective endocarditis (IE). Which of the following assessment findings are associated with this disease process? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with cardiac tamponade. Which vital signs are expected?