ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In which of the following scenarios are ACE inhibitors contraindicated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ACE inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy due to teratogenic risks.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A 48-year-old man with diabetes presents with a history of progressive pain in both legs for several years. The pain is severe after walking two blocks or climbing one flight of stairs. Blood pressure is 145/90 mm Hg. Laboratory studies show a serum cholesterol of 320 mg/dl. He neither smokes nor drinks. Bruits are evident upon auscultation of both femoral arteries. The pathogenesis of intermittent claudication in this patient is most closely associated with which of the following risk factors?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperlipidemia (elevated cholesterol) is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis, causing peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication, as evidenced by femoral bruits and exertional leg pain.
Question 4 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 5 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.