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Med-Surg Cardiovascular Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
What procedure is used cautiously or not at all in elderly clients who have aortic stenosis because stretching may fracture the aortic valve if it is calcified, as is often the case in older clients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Balloon valvuloplasty poses a risk of fracturing calcified aortic valves in elderly clients.
Question 2 of 9
Which of the following may be the first abnormal sign detected in a client with cardiomyopathy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea is often the first symptom due to impaired heart function leading to fluid retention and pulmonary congestion.
Question 3 of 9
You would expect to find first when auscultating Mrs. Payer's lung fields
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rales indicate fluid accumulation in lungs.
Question 4 of 9
Which of the following classifications of heart failure is defined as marked limitation of physical activity with the client being comfortable at rest, but less than ordinary activity causes fatigue, heart palpitation, or dyspnea?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Class III heart failure involves significant limitations in physical activity despite being comfortable at rest.
Question 5 of 9
What procedure is used cautiously or not at all in elderly clients who have aortic stenosis because stretching may fracture the aortic valve if it is calcified, as is often the case in older clients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Balloon valvuloplasty poses a risk of fracturing calcified aortic valves in elderly clients.
Question 6 of 9
To improve compliance with the medical regimen in hypertensive clients, the most important thing the nurse can do is to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Building trust enhances adherence to treatment plans.
Question 7 of 9
Which statements accurately describe heart failure ?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: LVH and CAD are major contributors to heart failure.
Question 8 of 9
Buerger's disease characteristics.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Characterized by inflammation and occlusion of small and medium-sized arteries.
Question 9 of 9
Which classification of drugs used to treat hypertension prevents the action of angiotensin II and promotes increased salt and water excretion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ARBs block angiotensin II receptors, reducing vasoconstriction and sodium retention.