ATI LPN
Questions for Cardiovascular Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
When is treatment for HIV contraindicated?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Treatment is contraindicated in patients who are unwilling or non-compliant as adherence is crucial for efficacy and resistance prevention.
Question 2 of 5
Which bacteria is indicated by 'Staph aureus'?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staph aureus is a common abbreviation for Staphylococcus aureus, a gram-positive bacterium known for causing various infections.
Question 3 of 5
Patients with structural evidence of heart failure who exhibit no signs or symptoms are classified into which New York Heart Association heart failure class?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Patients who have structural heart disease but no signs or symptoms of heart failure are placed in Class I of the NYHA Classes. Class II patients have current or previous symptoms of heart failure. Class III patients have current or previous symptoms of heart failure, such as dyspnea or fatigue. Class IV patients have advanced structural heart disease and marked symptoms at rest.
Question 4 of 5
You're providing diet discharge teaching to a patient with a history of heart failure. Which of the following statements made by the patient represents they understood the diet teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting frozen meals (D) aligns with reducing sodium intake (recommended 2-3 g/day), unlike A (too high), B, and C (high-sodium foods).
Question 5 of 5
Which information is most important for the nurse to include when teaching a patient newly diagnosed with hypertension?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypertension is usually asymptomatic until target organ damage has occurred. Lifestyle changes(e.g., physical activity, dietary changes) are used to help manage BP, but drugs are needed for most patients. Home BP monitoring should be taught to the patient and findings checked by the health care provider frequently when starting treatment for hypertension and then every 3 months when stable.