ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Questions and Answers PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
Patients with left-sided diastolic dysfunction heart failure usually have a normal ejection fraction. Is this statement true or false?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Left-sided diastolic dysfunction involves impaired ventricular filling with a preserved ejection fraction (typically normal, >50%), making 'True' (A) correct. The generated choices C and D are incorrect based on medical knowledge.
Question 2 of 5
The heart wall
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The myocardium is the thick middle layer of cardiac muscle responsible for the heart's pumping action.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with hypertension who has just started taking atenolol(Tenormin) returns to the health clinic after 2 weeks for a follow-up visit. The blood pressure(BP) is unchanged from the previous visit. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Because noncompliance with antihypertensive therapy is common, the nurse's initial action should be to determine whether the patient is taking the atenolol as prescribed. The other actions also may be implemented, but these would be done after assessing patient compliance with the prescribed therapy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a patient with a diagnosis of hypertension. The nurse should consequently assess the patient for signs and symptoms of which other health problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypertension is both a sign and a risk factor for atherosclerotic heart disease. It is not associated with structural cardiac defects, low platelet levels, or migraines.
Question 5 of 5
Regarding jugular pressure waves:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atrial premature beats can cause an exaggerated 'A' wave in the jugular pulse due to increased atrial contraction against a closed or partially closed tricuspid valve.