NURS 3320 Exam 4 Questions with Complete Solutions
What are 4 things patients can do to reduce their risk of coronary artery disease? Correct Answer-exercise, smoking cessation, limit sodium intake, limit alcohol intake
What are 3 effects plaque from coronary artery disease has on the body? Correct Answer-narrows arteries, decreases elasticity of arteries, begins building up early in life
When a nurse is administering heparin to a patient, what is the priority assessment? Correct Answer-assess for bleeding
What is the normal range for INR? If a patient's INR is 3.4, would the nurse hold or administer the dose of coumadin? Correct Answer-Normal
range is 2-3
Hold the dose
How is Lovenox administered? Correct Answer-sub q in the abdomen
Which lab value is important to monitor for a patient taking heparin? Correct Answer-aptt A patient is prescribed an anticoagulant. What is something the nurse would give the patient while teaching about the newly prescribed drug? Correct Answer-the patient should wear a medical alert bracelet
What are some foods a patient taking coumadin should avoid? Correct Answer-spinach, broccoli
Lovenox prevents... Correct Answer-the formation of a clot
What are some signs of internal bleeding? Correct Answer-low BP, low RBC count
What is one food that interacts with coumadin? Correct Answer-garlic
Why is TPA administered? What is important to know regarding the administration of TPA? Correct Answer-TPA is given for strokes
must be administered within 4 hours of the stroke
Anticoagulation therapy prevents... Correct Answer-blood clots
What is important teaching to provide for patients on anticoagulant therapy? Correct Answer-avoid alcohol, avoid contact sports, avoid sitting for long periods of time, avoid using a hard toothbrush
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