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UWorld NCLEX-PN Rationale-based Flashcards Question and answer 100% correct 2023 B/P Medication side effects? - correct answer - fatigue - erectile dysfunction - dizziness Angina pectoris risk factors? - correct answer - Smoking - Extreme temperatures - Physical exertion (including sex) - Intense emotion - Coronary artery narrowing - Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines) Define angina pectoris - correct answer Chest pain due to myocardial ischemia (decreased blood flow to hear...

Define Acute Coronary Syndrome. - Answer An Acute expression of Ischemic Heart Disease, implying a lack of Oxygen to the Myocardium and associated with some general symptoms. What disorders fall under the Category of Acute Coronary Syndrome? - Answer Unstable Angina, MI. What Disorders fall under the Category of more Chronic Ischemic Syndromes? (versus Acute) - Answer Chronic Stable Angina, Variant Angina, Silent Ischemia. What is the single most frequent symptom of Intermittent M...

veins - correct answer Which blood vessels carry blood to the heart? arteries - correct answer Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart? fight infection - correct answer What is the function of white blood cells? carry iron in the form of hemoglobin - correct answer What is the function of red blood cells? helps prevent hemorrhage - correct answer What is the function of platelets? ...

UWorld NCLEX-PN Rationale-based Questions and Answers 100% Correct B/P Medication side effects? - fatigue - erectile dysfunction - dizziness Angina pectoris risk factors? - Smoking - Extreme temperatures - Physical exertion (including sex) - Intense emotion - Coronary artery narrowing - Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines) Define angina pectoris Chest pain due to myocardial ischemia (decreased blood flow to heart). Purpose of an ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator)? - sense and defibril...

CNA WRITTEN EXAM (PROMETRIC PRACTICE TEST) LATEST EXAM WITH 300+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Which of the following best helps reduce pressure on the bony prominences? A. Several pillows B. Sheepskin C. Flotation mattress D. Repositioning every shift - ANSWER- Flotation mattress The most comfortable position for a resident with a respiratory problem is: A. Prone B. Supine C. Lateral D. Fowler's - ANSWER- Fowlers prone - ANSWER- is a position of the body lying ...

the diagnosis with the nursing staff. B. The client has a decreased energy level. C. The client makes funeral arrangements. D. The client requests a second opinion. B. The client has a decreased energy level. A nurse is preparing to collect data on a preschooler. Which of the following behaviors by the child indicates that he is ready to cooperate? (Select all that apply.) A. Allows the nurse to touch him on the arm B. Plays with toys in the examining room C. Answers questions asked by the nurse...

UWorld NCLEX-PN Rationale-based Practice Questions 2023.B/P Medication side effects? - ANSWER - fatigue - erectile dysfunction - dizziness Angina pectoris risk factors? - ANSWER - Smoking - Extreme temperatures - Physical exertion (including sex) - Intense emotion - Coronary artery narrowing - Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamines) Define angina pectoris - ANSWER Chest pain due to myocardial ischemia (decreased blood flow to heart). Purpose of an ICD (implantable cardioverter defibri...

Week 3 Case Discussion: Cardiovascular Patient Information: Lorene, 60-year-old African American female, insurance unknown. SOAP S: Lorene’s chief complaint is shoulder discomfort and shortness of breath following exercise that started three days ago. She felt "a discomfort" radiating back and up between her shoulder blades. She also experienced feelings of nausea as well as sweat. However, these symptoms were resolved 3 minutes after exercises and have not recurred. The patient reports curr...

Cardiac Exam 88 Questions with Verified Answers Discuss the clinical risks associated with atrial fibrillation: - CORRECT ANSWER 5-fold increased risk of stroke 3-fold increased risk of HF 2-fold increased risk of dementia For patients at high risk of HF, what medication should be used for prevention? - CORRECT ANSWER ACEi & Beta-blockers (ACEi are recommended in patients at high risk. Beta blockers are recommended in all patient with prior MI) Explain blood pressure goals in ...

Module 3 3.1: Introduction to Cardiology Taking a Blood Pressure Blood pressure is the pressure exerted against the walls of blood vessels as blood circulates through the body. Blood pressure is measured using an instrument called a sphygmomanometer, perhaps more commonly known as the blood pressure cuff. The pressures associated are measured in units of millimeters of mercury (mm/Hg). The health care provider inflates a blood pressure cuff in order to cut off the blood flow from the br...