CV questions

1. which of the following is a compenstory response to decreased CO?
a. decreased BP
b. ALOC
c. dec. BP & diuresis
d. inc. BP and fluid volume

2. which is used to describe the amount of stretch on the myocardium at the end of diastole?
a. afterload
b. cardiac index
c. CO
d. preload

3. one hour after administering IV lasix to a pt c HF, a short burst of Vtach appears on the monitor. which lyte imbalance should the nurse suspect?
a. hypoCa
b. HyperMg
c. hypoK
c. hyperNa

4. to reduce risk of coronary artery spasms, whicy type of med is the physicial most likely to prescribe?
a. Beta blocker
b. ACE inhibitor
c. inotropic vasodilator
d. Ca channel blocker

5. pt c HF is receivfing lasix 40mg IV. the MD orders 40 mEq KCl in 100mL D5W, to infuse over 4 hr. the pt's serum K level is 3.0. at which infusion rate should the nurse set the pump?
a. 25mL/hr
b. 10
c. 100
d. 50

6. a pt being tx'd 4 Vtach, why should teaching include eating foods such as bananas?
a. bananas high in carbs
b. high in K
c. low in Na
d. high in fiber

7. BP 126/80, MAP is

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