ATI LPN
Questions About the Cardiovascular System Questions
Question 1 of 5
During the 'window phase' of acute HIV infection, individuals:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: During the window phase, individuals are highly infectious despite often being asymptomatic.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is not an extra-articular manifestation of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tophi are characteristic of gout, not rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Sjogren's, Felty's, and subcutaneous nodules are well-recognized extra-articular RA manifestations, per rheumatology guidelines.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with heart failure who reports intermittent shortness of breath during the night is experiencing
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea that occurs at night is known as paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. Orthopnea is known as dyspnea when lying down. Intermittent shortness of breath at night is not known as paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. Sleep apnea is an absence of breathing during sleep.
Question 4 of 5
What type of heart failure does this statement describe? The ventricle is unable to properly fill with blood because it is too stiff. Therefore, blood backs up into the lungs causing the patient to experience shortness of breath.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The description matches left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (D), where a stiff ventricle impairs filling, causing pulmonary congestion and shortness of breath.
Question 5 of 5
An older patient has been diagnosed with possible white coat hypertension. Which planned action by the nurse addresses that suspected cause of the hypertension?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the phenomenon of 'white coat' hypertension, patients have elevated BP readings in a clinical setting and normal readings when BP is measured elsewhere. Having the patient self-monitor BPs at home will provide a reliable indication about whether the patient has hypertension. Regular BP checks in the clinic are likely to be high in a patient with white coat hypertension. There is no evidence that this patient has elevated stress levels or a poor diet, and those factors do not cause white coat hypertension.