The nurse is assessing a patient who presents with a heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute. Which are possible causes for this assessment finding? Select all that apply.
1) Sinus bradycardia
2) Atrial fibrillation
3) Heart block
4) Myocardial infarction
5) Hyperkalemia
Question 2The nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students about jugular pulsations. Which statements will the educator include in the presentation? Select all that apply.
1) Jugular pulsations are easily obliterated.
2) Jugular pulsations are affected by position.
3) Jugular pulsations are affected by respirations.
4) Jugular pulsations are affected by weight.
5) Jugular pulsations are assessed with a stethoscope.
Question 3The nurse is preparing to assess the apical pulse, which is found in the ____________________th intercostal space
Fill in the blank with correct word
Question 4The nurse is preparing to conduct a cardiovascular assessment. Which positions are appropriate for the patient to assume during cardiac auscultation? Select all that apply.
1) Sitting
2) Trendelenburg
3) Supine
4) Sims'
5) Left lateral recumbent
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