ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Disease Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
An unknown patient presented to the ER unconsciously, blood analysis was done and the result shows that the patient has hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, while the ECG suggests heart failing. Which of the following drugs is contraindicated in this case?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin is contraindicated in hypokalemia as it increases toxicity risk.
Question 2 of 5
The bundle of His is located here
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The bundle of His is a part of the heart's conduction system and runs along the interventricular septum.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which of the following describes a pneumonia due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae rather than Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mycoplasma pneumoniae causes atypical pneumonia with an insidious onset, unlike the acute, high-fever, productive cough, and consolidation (increased fremitus) of Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Question 5 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.