ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Disease Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 10 yrs old girl develops sub cutaneous nodules over skin of her arms and torso 3 weeks after acute pharyngitis. She manifests choreiform movements and complains of pain in hip and knee joints. On auscultation, a friction rub is detected. Which of the following tests will be helpful in diagnosis of disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer supports a diagnosis of rheumatic fever, indicated by post-streptococcal pharyngitis, nodules, chorea, arthritis, and pericarditis (friction rub).
Question 2 of 5
What information would the nurse include when teaching a women's group about ways to prevent hypertension?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Primary prevention of hypertension is to make lifestyle modifications that prevent or delay the increase in BP.
Question 3 of 5
What side effect should the nurse monitor for in a client prescribed spironolactone for heart failure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, which can lead to hyperkalemia.
Question 4 of 5
Which side effect should be immediately reported in a patient taking amiodarone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pulmonary toxicity is a severe adverse effect of amiodarone, indicated by a dry cough and dyspnea.
Question 5 of 5
What is the nurse's priority action if a client receiving IV quinidine reports ringing in their ears and visual disturbances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ringing in the ears and visual disturbances may indicate quinidine toxicity.