ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Disease Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
All of these structures can be identified in the ventricles EXCEPT___
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pectinate muscles are found in the atria, not the ventricles.
Question 2 of 5
A newborn child develops dyspnea, tachypnea, intercostal muscle retractions, and cyanosis 4 hours after birth. The mother developed gestational diabetes mellitus and was in poor glycemic control throughout the pregnancy. A chest x-ray reveals a "ground glass" appearance in both lungs. The primary mechanism for this patient's respiratory problem is...
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in newborns, linked to maternal diabetes, results from surfactant deficiency, causing a ground-glass X-ray pattern and respiratory distress.
Question 3 of 5
Which laboratory test result would indicate target organ damage in a patient with poorly controlled hypertension?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The normal serum creatinine level is 0.6 to 1.3 mg/dL. This elevated level indicates target organ damage to the kidneys.
Question 4 of 5
What is the nurse's priority action for a client with a history of COPD and atrial fibrillation prescribed propranolol?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Propranolol can exacerbate bronchoconstriction in clients with COPD, so respiratory function must be assessed.
Question 5 of 5
What finding indicates a therapeutic response to milrinone in a patient with heart failure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Milrinone improves cardiac contractility and reduces pulmonary congestion, leading to better oxygenation and reduced symptoms.