ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a correct statement about educating the patient with heart failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: All listed options (A-D) are correct, but since this must be a single-answer question, C is a key dietary recommendation. Patients should monitor weight (A), get vaccinated (B), and manage exacerbations (D).
Question 2 of 5
Which action should the nurse take when administering the initial dose of oral labetalol (Normodyne) to a patient with hypertension?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Labetalol decreases sympathetic nervous system activity by blocking both α- and b-adrenergic receptors, leading to vasodilation and a decrease in heart rate, which can cause severe orthostatic hypotension. Heart palpitations, dry mouth, dehydration, and headaches are possible side effects of other antihypertensives.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing blood pressure screenings at a local health fair. While obtaining subjective assessment data from a patient with hypertension, the nurse learns that the patient has a family history of hypertension and she herself has high cholesterol and lipid levels. The patient says she smokes one pack of cigarettes daily and drinks 'about a pack of beer' every day. The nurse notes what nonmodifiable risk factor for hypertension?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unlike cholesterol levels, alcohol intake and adherence to treatment, family history is not modifiable.
Question 4 of 5
During an adult patient's last two office visits, the nurse obtained BP readings of 122/84 mm Hg and 130/88 mm Hg, respectively. How would this patient's BP be categorized?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prehypertension is defined systolic BP of 120 to 139 mm Hg or diastolic BP of 80 to 89 mm Hg.
Question 5 of 5
Which is NOT a baroreceptor site?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulmonary circulation is not a primary site for baroreceptors; they are mainly located in the carotid sinus and aortic arch.