ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Assessment Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which one of the following is a risk factor of heart failure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Uncontrolled hypertension is a major risk factor for heart failure.
Question 2 of 5
The amount of blood pumped out of each ventricle in 1 minute is called__
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac output is the volume of blood ejected by each ventricle per minute and is calculated as stroke volume multiplied by heart rate.
Question 3 of 5
The most suitable diagnostic marker of Wegener's Granulomatosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: c-ANCA (anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies) is highly specific for Wegener's granulomatosis (granulomatosis with polyangiitis), aiding in diagnosis of this vasculitis.
Question 4 of 5
A 45-year old woman 24 hours post-cholecystectomy develops fever and dyspnea. Physical exam reveals decreased percussion, increased tactile fremitus, and decreased breath sounds in the right lower lobe. The diaphragm is elevated and there is inspiratory lag on the right side. The patient MOST LIKELY has:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bronchopneumonia post-surgery presents with fever, dyspnea, and consolidation signs (decreased percussion, increased fremitus) in the right lower lobe.
Question 5 of 5
For a patient scheduled to receive metoprolol tartrate, which data collected just before administration indicates that the nurse should consult the prescribing provider before administering the dose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Because metoprolol is a β1-adrenergic blocking agent, it can cause hypotension and bradycardia as adverse effects.