Data concerning coronary artery disease (CAD) and specific risk factors have demonstrated

Data concerning coronary artery disease (CAD) and specific risk factors have demonstrated
 
  a. a low correlation of modifiable risk factors to CAD.
  b. the onset of CAD in middle age.
  c. an association between development of specific risk factors and CAD.
  d. no decisive correlation between risk factors and CAD.

Question 2

Nursing management of the patient with angina is directed toward
 
  a. immediate administration of antiplatelet therapy.
  b. assessment of history of previous anginal episodes.
  c. assessment and documentation of chest pain episodes.
  d. administration of prophylactic lidocaine for ventricular ectopy.

Question 3

Recommendations for creating a supportive atmosphere during withdrawal discussions include
 
  a. telling the family when and where the procedure will occur.
  b. beginning the conversation by inquiring about the emotional state of the family.
  c. ending the conversation by inquiring about the emotional state of the family.
  d. recommendations that the family not be present when the procedure occurs.

Question 4

The two scales that are recommended for assessment of agitation and sedation in adult critically ill patients are the
 
  a. Ramsay Scale and Riker Sedation-Agitation Scale (SAS).
  b. Ramsay Scale and Motor Activity Assessment Scale (MAAS).
  c. Riker Sedation-Agitation Scale (SAS) and the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS).
  d. Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) and Motor Activity Assessment Scale (MAAS).

Question 5

A tracheostomy patient is experiencing regurgitation of tube feeding formul
 
  a. The nurse's first priority should be
 
  a. checking to make sure the tracheostomy cuff is inflated during tube feedings.
  b. placing the patient in the right lateral decubitus position to promote gastric emptying.
  c. discussing the use of metoclopramide to facilitate gastric motility with the physician.
  d. placing the patient in prone position to improve draining from mouth.

Question 6

A patient tells the nurse to call his family and tell them they need to come so they can say their goodbyes. The patient is sure he will not be here tomorrow because his grandparent is waiting for him. This is an example of
 
  a. signs and symptoms of anxiety.
  b. signs and symptoms of delirium.
  c. the need for hospice care.
  d. near-death awareness.

Question 7

Risk factors for delirium include
 
  a. hypertension, alcohol abuse, and benzodiazepine administration.
  b. coma, hypoxemia, and trauma.
  c. dementia, hypertension, and pneumonia.
  d. coma, alcohol abuse, hyperglycemia