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Med-Surg Cardiovascular Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following may be the first abnormal sign detected in a client with cardiomyopathy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
What is the best rationale for acting quickly to restore an elderly client's heart rate from a new onset of atrial fibrillation to normal sinus rhythm?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
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: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A patient diagnosed with CHF will need positive inotropic medication to improve the contractility of the cardiac muscle. Which of the following medications taken by this patient has a positive inotropic effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 55-year-old patient who is diagnosed with an evolving myocardial infarction (MI) insists on going home. The cardiac-vascular nurse encourages the patient to be admitted because the greatest risk within the first 24 hours of sustaining an MI is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.