Telemetry Nurse Exam 2022

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Telemetry Nurse Exam 2022 1. Nurses should report an elevated PT/aPTT to a physician prior to an invasive procedure because: a. all abnormal lab results should be reported to the physician. b. the ... procedure must be cancelled. c. the risk for bleeding during and after the procedure is increased. d. the risk for post-procedure thrombus will increase. 2. Once a sheath is removed after an angiogram, the patient should: a. ambulate immediately to prevent cramping. b. be out of bed and sitting in a chair. c. maintain bedrest for 2 - 6 hours as specified by the provider orders. d. stay in a prone position. 3. Which of the following is an indication for thrombolytic therapy for acute MI? a. Ischemic stroke within 3 months b. Known malignant intracranial neoplasm c. STEMI when primary PCI cannot be performed within 90 minutes d. Suspected aortic dissection 4. EKG changes in leads II, III, and aVF are strongly suggestive of an acute myocardial infarction. What area of the myocardium is affected? a. Anterior b. Inferior c. Lateral d. Posterior 5. Which drug is given first to a patient with pulseless electrical activity (PEA)? [Show More]

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