ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Disease Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The bundle of His is located here
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The bundle of His is a part of the heart's conduction system and runs along the interventricular septum.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following describes a pneumonia due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae rather than Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mycoplasma pneumoniae causes atypical pneumonia with an insidious onset, unlike the acute, high-fever, productive cough, and consolidation (increased fremitus) of Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Question 3 of 5
What information would the nurse include when teaching a women's group about ways to prevent hypertension?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Primary prevention of hypertension is to make lifestyle modifications that prevent or delay the increase in BP.
Question 4 of 5
What side effect should the nurse monitor for in a client prescribed spironolactone for heart failure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, which can lead to hyperkalemia.
Question 5 of 5
Which side effect should be immediately reported in a patient taking amiodarone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pulmonary toxicity is a severe adverse effect of amiodarone, indicated by a dry cough and dyspnea.