ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 72-year-old retired shipyard worker received a chest x-ray as part of a routine medical work-up. The radiologist reported incidental findings suggestive of an occupational lung disease. Which of the following descriptions is most consistent with this patient's film?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asbestosis from shipyard work is associated with fibrocalcific pleural plaques, a hallmark of asbestos exposure, often incidental on X-ray.
Question 2 of 5
What is the nurse's priority action if a client on digoxin therapy reports nausea and visual disturbances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea and visual disturbances may indicate digoxin toxicity, requiring immediate evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
What should the nurse do next if a patient taking amiodarone develops a persistent dry cough?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A dry cough may indicate pulmonary toxicity, a serious adverse effect of amiodarone that requires immediate attention.
Question 4 of 5
Which condition would contraindicate the use of a beta-blocker like metoprolol?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Beta-blockers can cause bronchoconstriction and exacerbate asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Question 5 of 5
The blood comes back to the heart from the body through two big veins called the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The vena cavas (superior and inferior) return deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium.