Competency-Based Assessments

A nurse is caring for a patient awaiting cardiac catheterization who had 9/10 chest pain, reduced to 4/10 on a nitroglycerin IV drip. Which patient assessment findings should the nurse consider to determine whether to increase the rate of nitroglycerin? Select all that apply.

1. temperature
2. BP
3. HR
4. pain scale
5. respiratory rate

The new graduate nurse prepares to place leads for continuous three-lead cardiac telemetry monitoring: in addition to the ground, at which locations should leads be placed?

1. right arm and both legs
2. both arms and left leg
3. left and right second intercostal space
4. xiphoid process and left arm