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Med-Surg Cardiovascular Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Buerger's disease characteristics.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Characterized by inflammation and occlusion of small and medium-sized arteries.
Question 2 of 5
What is a significant finding in the health history of a patient during an assessment of the cardiovascular system?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metastatic cancer can directly affect cardiac function.
Question 3 of 5
To prevent rheumatic heart disease, the school nurse, the school teacher, the family health practitioner, and the parents must work together to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prompt treatment prevents rheumatic fever and its complications.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following may be the first abnormal sign detected in a client with cardiomyopathy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea is often the first symptom due to impaired heart function leading to fluid retention and pulmonary congestion.
Question 5 of 5
The earliest evidence of a complication of heparin infusion is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hematuria (blood in urine) is an early sign of heparin-induced bleeding.