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Cardiovascular System Exam Questions PDF Questions
Question 1 of 5
While completing a nursing admission history, you obtain this information about the patient's cardiovascular risk factors: patient's mother and two siblings have had myocardial infarctions. Patient smokes and has a 20 pack/year history of cigarette use. Her work as a mail carrier involves a lot of walking. She takes metoprolol (Lopressor) for hypertension and her blood pressure has been in the range of 130/60 to 140/85. Which interventions will be most important to include in the discharge plan? (Choose all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
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Question 2 of 5
Which of the following veins is the largest and carries back deoxygenated blood from the tissues in the lower extremities and enters the heart proximally?
Correct Answer: B
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Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are the reasons a nurse discourages the consumption of alcohol for a client with mitral valve prolapse?
Correct Answer: D
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Question 4 of 5
A client with dysrhythmia has decreased cardiac output. Which of the following nursing interventions is essential to maintain adequate cardiac output?
Correct Answer: D
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Question 5 of 5
What is the pathophysiology of acute pulmonary edema?
Correct Answer: C
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