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Question 1 of 5

The pathophysiologic mechanism that results in the pulmonary edema of left sided heart failure is

A. Increased right ventricular preload B. Increased pulmonary hydrostatic pressure C. Impaired alveolar oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange D. Increased lymphatic flow of pulmonary extravascular fluid

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

You are observing the cardiac rhythms for patients in the coronary care unit. Which of these patients will need immediate intervention?

A. A patient admitted with heart failure who has atrial fibrillation with a rate of 88 while at rest. B. A patient with a newly implanted demand ventricular pacemaker, who has occasional periods of sinus rhythm, rate 90 to 100. C. A patient who has just arrived on the unit with an acute MI and has sinus rhythm, rate 76, with frequent premature ventricular contractions. D. A patient who recently started taking atenolol (Tenormin) and has a first-degree heart block, rate 58.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

What is a classic sign of ischemia?

A. B. C. D.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following adverse symptoms should a nurse observe when administering quinidine to a client with valvular disorder of the heart?

A. Ringing of the ears B. Stiff neck C. Bradycardia D. Bluish discoloration of the palms

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is the gold standard laboratory test in identifying heart damage from an acute myocardial infarction?

A. Myoglobin B. Troponin C. Creatine kinase (CK) D. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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