The nurse is caring for a patient who has had three or more premature ventricular contractions occurring in a row on the electrocardiogram tracing. The nurse should document this as which of the following?

Ventricular tachycardia

Bigeminy

Ventricular fibrillation

Trigeminy

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Three or more consecutive premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) on an ECG tracing is indicative of ventricular tachycardia, a serious arrhythmia that requires prompt intervention.
B.   Bigeminy refers to a pattern of every other beat being a PVC, not necessarily three or more consecutive PVCs.
C.   Ventricular fibrillation is characterized by chaotic, disorganized ventricular activity on the ECG and is not defined by the presence of consecutive PVCs.
D.   Trigeminy refers to a pattern of every third beat being a PVC, not necessarily three or more consecutive PVCs.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. While bone involvement can occur in Hodgkin lymphoma, it is not typically associated with a high risk of spontaneous pathological fractures compared to multiple myeloma.
B. Multiple myeloma is characterized by the destruction of bone tissue, leading to an increased risk of spontaneous pathological fractures.
C. Leukemia primarily affects the bone marrow and may cause bone pain but does not typically lead to spontaneous pathological fractures.
D. Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder characterized by a deficiency in clotting factors and is not directly associated with an increased risk of spontaneous pathological fractures.

A. dysuria B. Ammonia-smelling urine C. frequency D. amber urine E. urgency

Correct Answer is ["A","C","E"]

Explanation

A. Dysuria, or painful urination, is a common symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI) due to irritation of the urinary tract lining by bacteria.
B. While strong-smelling urine can occur with a UTI, it's not specific to UTIs and can have other causes. Ammonia-smelling urine can be indicative of a UTI, especially if accompanied by other symptoms such as dysuria or frequency.
C. Increased frequency of urination can be a symptom of a UTI as the body attempts to flush out the bacteria causing the infection.
D. Amber urine color can result from concentrated urine due to dehydration but is not specific to a UTI.

E. Urinary urgency, or a sudden and compelling need to urinate, can be a symptom of a UTI due to irritation of the bladder lining by bacteria

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had three or more premature ventricular contractions occurring in a row on the electrocardiogram tracing. The nurse should document this as which of the following?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a patient on the oncology unit. Which patient is at highest risk for developing spontaneous pathological fractures?

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

The nurse is collecting data on a patient who has presented to the HCP's office with a fever. Which of these findings are indicators of a UTI to the nurse? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer is ["A","C","E"]

Explanation

The nursing diagnosis of Excess Fluid Volume is made for a patient with chronic kidney disease. Which of the following data is most important for the nurse to collect for this patient based on the nursing diagnosis?

The nurse is caring for a patient with kidney stones. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

Which of the following beverages should a patient with Hodgkin's disease be instructed to avoid?

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has cholelithiasis with bile duct obstruction. The nurse should expect which of the following findings when obtaining the client's urine specimen?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has cholelithiasis and is scheduled for an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

The nurse reinforces teaching for a patient after a cholecystectomy. The nurse knows that the patient understands the diet if which menu items are selected?

A patient with multiple myeloma develops hypercalcemia. Which intervention can help minimize complications related to hypercalcemia?