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Med-Surg Cardiovascular Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which statements accurately describe heart failure ?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: LVH and CAD are major contributors to heart failure.
Question 2 of 9
Which statements accurately describe heart failure ?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: LVH and CAD are major contributors to heart failure.
Question 3 of 9
Which classification of drugs used to treat hypertension prevents the action of angiotensin II and promotes increased salt and water excretion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ARBs block angiotensin II receptors, reducing vasoconstriction and sodium retention.
Question 4 of 9
A second 12-lead ECG performed on a patient 4 hours after the onset of chest pain reveals ST segment elevation. What does the nurse recognize that this finding indicates?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ST elevation indicates full-thickness myocardial damage.
Question 5 of 9
To prevent postoperative pulmonary embolus, clients must be taught effective coughing. To stimulate the cough reflex, it is desirable for the patient to first take
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep breathing followed by a short breath enhances cough effectiveness.
Question 6 of 9
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: Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke due to potential clot formation in the heart.
Question 7 of 9
Which of the following may be the first abnormal sign detected in a client with cardiomyopathy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea is often the first symptom due to impaired heart function leading to fluid retention and pulmonary congestion.
Question 8 of 9
Before taking hemodynamic measurements, the monitoring equipment must be referenced by
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Referencing hemodynamic monitoring equipment means positioning the monitoring equipment so that the zero reference point is at the vertical level of the left atrium of the heart.
Question 9 of 9
An elderly patient on the coronary step-down unit tells you that he does not want to take the ordered docusate sodium (Colace) because he does not have any problems with constipation. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased activity post-cardiac event can lead to constipation, necessitating prophylactic measures.