ATI LPN
Questions for Cardiovascular Assessment Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse obtains the following information from a patient newly diagnosed with prehypertension. Which finding is most important to address with the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The recommendations for preventing hypertension include exercising aerobically for 30 minutes most days of the week. A weight that is 5 pounds over the ideal body weight is not a risk factor for hypertension. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension(DASH) diet is high in fiber, but increasing fiber alone will not prevent hypertension from developing. The patient's alcohol intake is within guidelines and will not increase the hypertension risk.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with primary hypertension comes to the clinic complaining of a gradual onset of blurry vision and decreased visual acuity over the past several weeks. The nurse is aware that these symptoms could be indicative of what?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blurred vision, spots in front of the eyes, and diminished visual acuity can mean retinal blood vessel damage indicative of damage elsewhere in the vascular system as a result of hypertension. Glaucoma and cranial nerve damage do not normally cause these symptoms. A hypertensive emergency would have a more rapid onset.