Exam 8: Care of the Patient Experiencing Acute Coronary Syndrome

The nurse recognizes that which symptom predisposes a patient to develop hypovolemic shock?

Which assessment finding indicates that an infusion of intravenous epinephrine 4 mcg/min is effective in the treatment of a patient with anaphylactic shock?

A patient is prescribed vasopressin 0.03 units/minute as treatment for septic shock. What action should the nurse take when providing this medication?

A patient is being treated for pericarditis. The nurse should plan interventions to prevent the onset of which type of shock?

A patient is brought to the emergency department with hypotension, tachycardia, reduced capillary refill, and oliguria. During the assessment, the nurse determines the patient is experiencing cardiogenic shock because of which additional finding?

A patient with cardiomyopathy is demonstrating signs of cardiogenic shock. What should the nurse realize is the cause of this type of shock?

A patient is demonstrating signs of cardiogenic shock. Why should an intra-aortic balloon pump be considered for this patient? Select all that apply.

Which laboratory finding should cause the nurse to suspect that a patient is developing hypovolemic shock?

A patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to a medication. Why should the nurse be concerned that the patient is developing distributive shock?

Which life-threatening complication should the nurse anticipate developing in the patient being treated for hypovolemic shock? Select all that apply.

A patient is diagnosed with cardiac tamponade. When planning care, the nurse should include interventions to address which type of shock?

The nurse caring for a patient recovering from an acute myocardial infarction plans interventions to reduce the risk of which type of shock?

Which solution would be the most appropriate initial volume replacement for a patient with severe GI bleeding?

A patient is brought to the emergency department with manifestations of anaphylactic shock. What should the nurse assess as possible causes for this disorder? Select all that apply.

A patient is experiencing acute respiratory distress after eating an item of a known food allergy. Which intervention should the nurse implement when providing emergency care to this patient? Select all that apply.

What should the nurse identify as symptoms of hypovolemic shock in a patient? Select all that apply.

Which finding indicates that rehydration is complete and hypovolemic shock has been successfully treated in a patient?