ATI LPN
Cardiovascular MCQ Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What lab values would require the nurse to notify the provider if a client with heart failure is prescribed a combination of lisinopril and spironolactone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Both lisinopril and spironolactone can cause hyperkalemia. A potassium level of 6.2 mEq/L is critical.
Question 2 of 5
Which is the correct order of importance in reducing myocardial oxygen consumption?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Myocardial oxygen consumption is primarily influenced by heart rate, followed by blood pressure and left ventricular (LV) volume, as these factors directly affect the workload and oxygen demand of the heart.
Question 3 of 5
A 75-year-old female presents with syncope and a slow heart rate. Her ECG shows complete heart block. What is the most appropriate management?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Complete heart block requires permanent pacemaker placement to ensure adequate heart rate and prevent complications such as syncope or sudden cardiac death.
Question 4 of 5
The biology of tumor growth most commonly follows which of the following mechanisms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tumor growth typically follows Gompertzian kinetics where growth rate slows as the tumor size increases.
Question 5 of 5
A pleasant 58 y.o male, diabetic for at least the last 10 years, is brought to the emergency room by his wife because of her concern over foul smelling drainage and discoloration from a long standing callus on his foot. He is noted to have a low grade fever, with a WBC of 13,000. You decide to order antibiotics. Which empiric option would make the most sense?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Piperacillin/tazobactam [Zosyn ®] provides broad coverage including Pseudomonas, which is important in diabetic foot infections.