ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Blood being pumped out of the left ventricle enters the__
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The aorta is the main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.
Question 2 of 5
While recovering in bed 1 week after hysterectomy, a 42-year-old female develops acute shortness of breath with hemoptysis. Physical examination finds the patient to be afebrile with moderate respiratory distress, calf tenderness, and a widely split S2. What is the correct diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pulmonary embolism post-surgery presents with acute dyspnea, hemoptysis, calf tenderness (DVT source), and a split S2 from right heart strain.
Question 3 of 5
The assistive personnel(AP) is taking orthostatic vital signs. In the supine position, the BP is 130/80 mm Hg, and HR is 80 beats/min. In the sitting position, the BP is 140/80, and HR is 90 beats/min. What should the nurse instruct the AP to do next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When assessing for orthostatic changes, the AP will take the BP and pulse in the supine position, then place the patient in a sitting position for 1 to 2 minutes and repeat the readings, and then reposition to the standing position for 1 to 2 minutes and repeat the readings.
Question 4 of 5
What should a client receiving spironolactone for heart failure avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, and excess potassium intake can lead to hyperkalemia.
Question 5 of 5
What is the expected outcome of furosemide therapy in a patient with heart failure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide reduces fluid overload, alleviating pulmonary congestion and improving respiratory status.