ATI LPN
Cardiovascular NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 70 year old man with diminished pulses and a history of angina and syncope with exercise has an ejection type murmur radiating into the carotid arteries. Likely cause is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aortic stenosis causes an ejection murmur radiating to the carotids, with symptoms like angina, syncope, and diminished pulses due to outflow obstruction.
Question 2 of 5
When is used to make artificial valves, the valves last long a long time, but blood clotting can result.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metal or plastic artificial valves are durable but can cause blood clotting, unlike animal tissue which is less prone to clotting but less durable.
Question 3 of 5
What is the best action if a client with a history of heart failure prescribed spironolactone and lisinopril has a potassium level of 5.8 mEq/L?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone and lisinopril both increase potassium levels, and a level of 5.8 mEq/L indicates hyperkalemia.
Question 4 of 5
What is the nurse's best response if a patient on furosemide reports dizziness when standing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension is a common side effect of diuretics; standing slowly minimizes symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
The blood leaves the heart to the body through which chamber:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta, which distributes it to the body.