(Exam Questions And Answerscomplete Solutions) Cram Nclex-Pn Practice Questions

Lidocaine is a medication frequently ordered for the client experiencing: A. Atrial tachycardia B. Ventricular tachycardia C. Heart block D. Ventricular brachycardia {Ans: B. Ventricular tachycardia why? Lidocaine is used to treat ventricular tachycardia. This medication slowly exerts an antiarrhythmic effect by increasing the electric stimulation threshold of the ventricle without depressing the force of ventricular contractions.}The client with a myocardial farction comes to the nurse's station stating that he is ready to go come because there is nothing wrong with him. Which defense mechanism is the client using? A. Rationalization B. Denial C. Projection D. Conversion reaction {Ans: B. Denial why? The client who says he has nothing wrong is in denial about his myocardial infarction.}Which lab test would be the least effective in making the diagnosis of myocardial infarction? A. AST B. Troponin C. CK-MB D. Myoglobin {Ans: A. AST why? AST is not specific for a myocardial infarction}Which assignment should not be performed by the licensed practical nurse? A. Inserting a Foley catheter B. Discounting a nasogastric tube C. Obtaining a sputum specimen D. Initiating a blood transfusion {Ans: D. Initiating a blood transfusion why? A LPN should not assigned to initiate a