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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:
• hig...
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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
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