ATI LPN
NCLEX Cardiovascular Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Deoxygenated blood from the myocardium enters the right atrium through the___
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The coronary sinus collects deoxygenated blood from the myocardium and empties it into the right atrium.
Question 2 of 5
A 25-year-old female presents with fever, malaise, headaches, and muscle pain (myalgia). A chest x-ray reveals bilateral infiltrates. The patient's blood test for cold agglutinins came positive. This patient's illness is most likely due to infection with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mycoplasma pneumoniae causes atypical pneumonia with bilateral infiltrates, systemic symptoms, and positive cold agglutinins due to IgM autoantibodies.
Question 3 of 5
A patient on nifedipine(Procardia XL) continues to have blood pressures over 140/90 mm Hg. What action would the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient data the nurse has about this patient is very limited, so the nurse needs to begin by assessing adherence to therapy.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement by a client prescribed amiodarone indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grapefruit juice interacts with amiodarone and can increase its toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
Which symptom is most concerning in a patient receiving amiodarone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New dyspnea may indicate pulmonary toxicity, a serious adverse effect of amiodarone requiring immediate attention.