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Question 1 of 5

The use of the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) would be indicated for the patient with

A. An insufficient aortic valve

B. A dissecting aortic aneurysm

C. Accelerating or crescendo angina

D. Generalized peripheral vascular disease

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Accelerating or crescendo angina

Question 2 of 5

A client comes to the clinic with dyspnea on exertion and a MUGA scan is ordered. The client's ejection fraction should be within which of the following ranges?

A. 45%-55%

B. 55% and above

C. 35%-45%

D. Less than 35%

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 55% and above

Question 3 of 5

The client is taking a calcium channel blocker for arrhythmias. What class of anti-arrhythmic agent is this?

A. Class IA

B. Class II

C. Class III

D. Class IV

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Class IV

Question 4 of 5

The client is diabetic and is given a non-cardio-selective beta blocker. What might happen to the blood sugars?

A. The blood sugars will increase because of breakdown of glycogen.

B. The blood sugar drops due to impaired production of glucose from glycogen.

C. It does not affect the blood sugar.

D. The blood sugar drops due to increased cellular uptake of glucose.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The blood sugar drops due to impaired production of glucose from glycogen.

Question 5 of 5

To help Mr. Owens comply with his 5-g sodium diet, the nurse should

A. ask his wife to add no salt when cooking

B. tell him that salt substitutes are readily available

C. suggest he salt his food lightly

D. emphasize foods that are low in sodium

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: emphasize foods that are low in sodium

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