ATI LPN
100 Questions on the Cardiovascular System Questions
Question 1 of 5
In which of the following clinical scenarios involving patients with lung disease would you expect pulmonary function studies to exhibit decreased compliance, increased elasticity, and an increased FEV1/FVC ratio?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sarcoidosis, an interstitial lung disease, reduces compliance (stiff lungs), increases elasticity, and preserves or increases FEV1/FVC due to restrictive physiology.
Question 2 of 5
What is the priority action when a client is prescribed verapamil for atrial fibrillation and has a BP of 88/56 mmHg and HR of 55 bpm?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verapamil can cause bradycardia and hypotension, so it should be held and the provider notified.
Question 3 of 5
What lab result is most likely if a patient on spironolactone develops muscle weakness and palpitations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is a known adverse effect of potassium-sparing diuretics like spironolactone.
Question 4 of 5
What nursing interventions are essential for a client with ventricular tachycardia prescribed lidocaine IV?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lidocaine can cause CNS toxicity, and it is incompatible with many IV drugs, so compatibility must be ensured.
Question 5 of 5
The blood leaves the heart to the body through the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The aorta carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.