A Patient Who Has Had a New Onset of AF

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient who has had a new onset of AF the day prior will undergo cardioversion that day.The primary care NP will expect the cardiologist to:

• A) give clopidogrel after administering cardioversion.
• B) administer cardioversion without using anticoagulants.
• C) give warfarin and aspirin before attempting cardioversion.
• D) give low-dose aspirin before administering cardioversion.

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

A process ensuring that a participant is fully aware of all aspects of a procedure, including potential risks and benefits, before agreeing to participate.

Confidentiality

The practice of maintaining the privacy of information shared by or about an individual, typically in a professional setting.

Deception

The act of misleading or deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

Informed Consent

A legal and ethical principle requiring individuals to be fully informed about and consent to procedures or activities affecting them.