ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Of the following, what is the best definition of arteries?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arteries are defined by their function of carrying blood away from the heart, regardless of whether they carry oxygenated or deoxygenated blood.
Question 2 of 5
A 72-year-old retired shipyard worker received a chest x-ray as part of a routine medical work-up. The radiologist reported incidental findings suggestive of an occupational lung disease. Which of the following descriptions is most consistent with this patient's film?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asbestosis from shipyard work is associated with fibrocalcific pleural plaques, a hallmark of asbestos exposure, often incidental on X-ray.
Question 3 of 5
Which information would the nurse teach to a patient about the primary mechanism by which uncontrolled hypertension causes organ damage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypertension is a major risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis by mechanisms not yet fully known.
Question 4 of 5
What is the nurse's priority action if a client on digoxin therapy reports nausea and visual disturbances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea and visual disturbances may indicate digoxin toxicity, requiring immediate evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
What should the nurse do next if a patient taking amiodarone develops a persistent dry cough?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A dry cough may indicate pulmonary toxicity, a serious adverse effect of amiodarone that requires immediate attention.