The nurse obtains a health history from a 65-year-old patient ...

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The nurse obtains a health history from a 65-year-old patient with a prosthetic mitral valve who has symptoms of infective endocarditis (IE). Which question by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  a. Do you have a history of a heart attack?
  b. Is there a family history of endocarditis?
  c. Have you had any recent immunizations?
  d. Have you had dental work done recently?

Question 2

When preparing to defibrillate a patient. In which order will the nurse perform the following steps? (Put a comma and a space between each answer choice A, B, C, D, E.)
 
  a. Turn the defibrillator on.
  b. Deliver the electrical charge.
  c. Select the appropriate energy level.
  d. Place the paddles on the patient's chest.
  e. Check the location of other staff and call out all clear.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Dental procedures place the patient with a prosthetic mitral valve at risk for infective endocarditis (IE). Myocardial infarction (MI), immunizations, and a family history of endocarditis are not risk factors for IE.

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
A, C, D, E, B
This order will result in rapid defibrillation without endangering hospital staff.