To prevent hypercholesterolemia and a potential heart attack, the goal is to have low levels of ________ cholesterol and high levels of ________ cholesterol.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
LDL, HDL
Low levels of LDL cholesterol and high levels of HDL cholesterol help prevent hypercholesterolemia and a potential heart attack.
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A nursing student studying acute coronary syndromes learns that the pain of a myocardial infarction (MI) differs from stable angina in what ways? (Select all that apply.)
a. Accompanied by shortness of breath b. Feelings of fear or anxiety c. Lasts less than 15 minutes d. No relief from taking nitroglycerin e. Pain occurs without known cause
You are caring for a patient who has had and ICD implanted. The patient has developed VT. What should you note?
A) ECG to compare time of onset of VT and onset of device's shock B) ECG so physician can see what type of dysrhythmia the patient has C) Time of shock and result of shock D) Patient's activity at time of dysrhythmia
The female circulating nurse observes contamination of an item on the sterile field. Which does the nurse implement to demonstrate a sterile conscience?
1. Inform surgeon of problem. 2. Verify the observation first. 3. Remove item from the field. 4. Ask first assistant for advice.
A woman has just delivered a stillborn child at 26 weeks' gestation. Which nursing action is appropriate at this time?
1. Remind the mother that she will be able to have another baby in the future. 2. Dress the infant in a gown and swaddle it in a receiving blanket. 3. Ask the woman whether she would like the doctor to prescribe a sedative for her. 4. Remove the baby from the delivery room as soon as possible.