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Med-Surg Cardiovascular Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following may be the first abnormal sign detected in a client with cardiomyopathy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea is often the first symptom due to impaired heart function leading to fluid retention and pulmonary congestion.
Question 2 of 5
To prevent rheumatic heart disease, the school nurse, the school teacher, the family health practitioner, and the parents must work together to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prompt treatment prevents rheumatic fever and its complications.
Question 3 of 5
A patient diagnosed with CHF will need positive inotropic medication to improve the contractility of the cardiac muscle. Which of the following medications taken by this patient has a positive inotropic effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin increases the force of contraction of the heart, improving cardiac output in CHF.
Question 4 of 5
During the initial post-operative assessment of a patient who has just transferred to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) after repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, you obtain all of these data. Which has the most immediate implications for the patient's care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension can increase the risk of bleeding or aneurysm re-rupture.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following classifications of heart failure is defined as marked limitation of physical activity with the client being comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, heart palpitation, or dyspnea?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Class III heart failure involves significant limitations in physical activity despite being comfortable at rest.