ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which action should the nurse include in the plan of care when caring for a patient admitted with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) who is receiving nesiritide (Natrecor)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nesiritide is a potent arterial and venous dilator, and the major adverse effect is hypotension. Because the patient is likely to have orthostatic hypotension, the patient should not be encouraged to ambulate. Nesiritide does not require titration and is used for ADHF but not in a home setting.
Question 2 of 5
Which septum divides the common atrium?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The septum primum initially divides the common atrium, followed by the septum secundum in atrial septation.
Question 3 of 5
A 55-year-old man has been diagnosed with Stokes-Adams syndrome. Two minutes after the syndrome starts active blockade of the cardiac impulse, which of the following is the pacemaker of the heart?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In Stokes-Adams syndrome, after complete block, Purkinje fibers take over as the pacemaker at a slower rate.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements about cardiac muscle is most accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac muscle contraction strength depends on extracellular calcium entering via L-type channels.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with high pH levels and increased HCO3- in blood. He will most likely be presenting with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High pH and increased HCO3- indicate metabolic alkalosis, often from hypoventilation retaining CO2.