ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Multiple Choice Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which one of the following is the most common congenital heart defect to cause an initial left-to-right shunt?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common congenital heart defect causing an initial left-to-right shunt due to higher left ventricular pressure.
Question 2 of 5
How many valves are Detecting heart?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The human heart has four valves: tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral, and aortic.
Question 3 of 5
The therapeutic range for digoxin is________ ng/mL.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Levels above this range increase the risk of toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
What should the nurse suspect if a patient receiving amiodarone reports new symptoms of dyspnea and fatigue?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amiodarone can cause pulmonary toxicity, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
What are the nurse's key assessments before administering diltiazem to a client with atrial fibrillation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diltiazem can cause bradycardia and hypotension, requiring these parameters to be assessed before administration.