100 Questions on the Cardiovascular System PDF

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Question 1 of 88

A hemopoietic growth factor:

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Question 2 of 88

Which one of the following is a relative contraindication of thrombolytic agents?

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Question 3 of 88

Which of the following correctly lists the sequence of structures that a cardiac action potential follows in order to excite normal contraction of the heart?

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Question 4 of 88

A client asks the nurse what the higher number in a blood pressure reading means. The nurse responds that the systolic pressure measures the pressure in the:

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Question 5 of 88

The pulse in the wrist is felt over which artery?

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Question 6 of 88

Insoluble protein that forms fine threads in the blood needed to make a clot

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Question 7 of 88

The lower, pumping chambers of the heart

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Question 8 of 88

Regarding percentages of blood volume in the body:

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Question 9 of 88

Edema is not caused by:

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Question 10 of 88

Blood from the stomach and intestines is transported to the liver by the:

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Question 11 of 88

Agranulocytes involved in immunity; produce antibodies

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Question 12 of 88

Effects of electrolyte changes:

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Question 13 of 88

A heart murmur is due to

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Question 14 of 88

With age, the size of the heart typically and the resting heart rate

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Question 15 of 88

A measure of the arterial blood pressure over time is the

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Question 16 of 88

When teaching how lisinopril helps lower the patient's blood pressure, which mechanism of action would the nurse explain?

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Question 17 of 88

The layer of blood vessels consisting of an endothelial layer with a basement membrane is the tunica:

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Question 18 of 88

A client with a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation has just been placed on warfarin therapy. The registered nurse (RN) overhears a student nurse teaching the client about potential food-drug interactions. Which statement made by the student nurse requires an intervention by the RN?

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Question 19 of 88

The blood pressure when the ventricles are contracting

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Question 20 of 88

Miss Johnson is an asymptomatic 34 yo woman who presents for breast biopsy and EKG finds long QT interval >470 ms. Which describes the best treatment option?

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Question 21 of 88

What finding in a patient on amiodarone requires immediate intervention?

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Question 22 of 88

SA node acts as a pacemaker of the heart because of the fact that it:

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Question 23 of 88

Erythrocyte production:

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Question 24 of 88

Two of the more common pulse points are the:

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Question 25 of 88

Which of the following statements about coronary blood flow is most accurate?

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Question 26 of 88

The human heart beats faster when you exercise.

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Question 27 of 88

A 56-year-old male smoker has been coughing up thick yellow green material for about the last three years, on and off, but more frequently for at least half of the year. Physical examination reveals some ronchi, but no crackles. His fingernail beds are slightly blue, and a pulse oximeter reveals an oxygen saturation of 88%. He does not report having difficulty breathing. Of the following, what is the most likely diagnosis?

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Question 28 of 88

Identify the muscular ridges that are found on the anterior wall of the right atrium and extend into the auricles.

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Question 29 of 88

Which of the following diets would be most helpful to a patient with gout?

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Question 30 of 88

Without SA node input, what would the heart rate be?

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Question 31 of 88

When caring for a patient who has intermittent claudication, the cardiac-vascular nurse advises the patient to:

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Question 32 of 88

A 30-year-old woman has had coldness and numbness in her arms and decreased vision in the right eye for the past 5 months. On physical examination, radial pulses are not palpable, but femoral pulses are strong. She has decreased sensation and cyanosis in her arms, but no warmth or swelling. A chest radiograph shows a prominent border on the right side of the heart and prominence of the pulmonary arteries. Laboratory studies show negative ANA test result. Her condition remains stable for the next year. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Question 33 of 88

The registered nurse is preparing to delegate assignments for the day. Which of the following assignments would be appropriate to delegate to a licensed practical nurse?

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Question 34 of 88

Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention for a client who is receiving adenosine (Adenocard) for supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)?

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Question 35 of 88

The kidney is supplied by this artery.

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Question 36 of 88

The average adult heart rate is approximately:

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Question 37 of 88

Which of the following type of shock is due to decreased TPR?

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Question 38 of 88

The layer secretes chemicals that help to regulate ionic environments and strength of contraction and serve as powerful vasoconstrictors.

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Question 39 of 88

The nurse plans discharge teaching for a patient with chronic heart failure who has prescriptions for digoxin (Lanoxin) and hydrochlorothiazide. Appropriate instructions for the patient include

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Question 40 of 88

The normal pattern of impulse conduction through the heart is:

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Question 41 of 88

The muscular layer of the blood vessel wall is the

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Question 42 of 88

The structure of hemoglobin A is:

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Question 43 of 88

Explain the reason there is a delay in processing the electrical signal from the AV node to the AV bundle.

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Question 44 of 88

The 'lub' sound of the heart is caused by the:

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Question 45 of 88

Arteries are:

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Question 46 of 88

Which of the following organs or structures is not located within the mediastinum?

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Question 47 of 88

A 74 year old female presents to the ER with complaints of dyspnea, persistent cough, and unable to sleep at night due to difficulty breathing. On assessment, you note crackles throughout the lung fields, respiratory rate of 25, and an oxygen saturation of 90% on room air. Which of the following lab results confirms your suspicions of heart failure?

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Question 48 of 88

Which action will be included in the plan of care for a patient who is receiving nicardipine(Cardene) to treat a hypertensive emergency?

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Question 49 of 88

A 27 yo male patient presents with a female body habitus. Testicles are small. Absent secondary sex characteristics. Karyotype = 47 XXY. Which of the following is most likely to be seen with this clinical presentation?

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Question 50 of 88

Identify the thickest layer of the heart wall.

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Question 51 of 88

Q .= SV x HR. Explain the meaning of this equation and give typical resting values that you would expect in an endurance-based athlete.

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Question 52 of 88

Which of the following types of proteins is present at the lowest percentage of the blood component labeled I in the figure?

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Question 53 of 88

When recording lead III on an ECG, the negative electrode is the:

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Question 54 of 88

Which assessment finding for a patient who is receiving IV furosemide(Lasix) to treat stage 2 hypertension is most important to report to the health care provider?

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Question 55 of 88

Hypertension patient with renal disease was prescribed Clonidine, but he stopped it abruptly. Which of the following side effects will he experience?

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Question 56 of 88

A client has a diagnosis of bacterial endocarditis (affecting the endocardium). The nurse knows that the client's infection is located in the:

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Question 57 of 88

The saclike structure around the heart is the:

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Question 58 of 88

Identify the chamber of the heart with the thickest wall.

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Question 59 of 88

Vascular resistance is determined by:

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Question 60 of 88

Which of the following does not increase the risk of developing endometrial carcinoma?

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Question 61 of 88

During atrial systole, the atria are ___ the ventricles are ___ the AV valves are ___ and the SL valves are ___

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Question 62 of 88

Towards the end of erythropoiesis in the bone marrow, a red blood cell loses its nucleus and becomes a

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Question 63 of 88

What lab result requires immediate intervention in a patient with heart failure prescribed furosemide?

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Question 64 of 88

The hospital nurse cares for many patients who have hypertension. What nursing diagnosis is most common among patients who are being treated for this health problem?

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Question 65 of 88

Which of the following factors increases heart rate?

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Question 66 of 88

A patient with pure left-sided heart failure is likely to exhibit

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Question 67 of 88

26-year-old man is found to have IgA nephropathy on a renal biopsy performed for intermittent hematuria and persistent proteinuria(UPC 1.8). His serum creatinine is 1.2 mg/dl. UPC declines to 1.5 and the serum creatinine increases to 1.3 mg/dl after 3 months of lisinopril 10 mg/d. The urinary Na excretion is 180 mmol/d. Which ONE of the following should be done next?

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Question 68 of 88

A colleague's wife presents to your office, ill appearing, w/ severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Dietary hx is not helpful. What should NOT be offered?

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Question 69 of 88

The first heart sound is associated with

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Question 70 of 88

cTnT binds to:

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Question 71 of 88

In the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism,

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Question 72 of 88

Thrombocytes are used for:

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Question 73 of 88

The most important purpose of the valves in the heart is to

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Question 74 of 88

Hypertension can decrease cardiac output by directly causing an increase in___

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Question 75 of 88

Which of the following veins carry oxygenated blood?

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Question 76 of 88

Increased functional demand on the heart produces increased size of the myocardium by:

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Question 77 of 88

Which are the major lymphatic organs?

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Question 78 of 88

Blood volume per kilogram of body weight varies inversely with:

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Question 79 of 88

The cardiac-vascular nurse reviews risk factor reduction with a patient who is newly diagnosed with a myocardial infarction. The patient states, 'I donâ€™t know why youâ€™re making such a big deal about this stuff. I feel fine, and the doctor said that my heart attack was small.' The nurseâ€™s most effective action is to:

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Question 80 of 88

Duration of the absolute period, i.e., when the whole of heart is in diastole is

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Question 81 of 88

75-y male presents with a fifteen-pound weight loss over the last 3 months. He denies fever, chills, or night sweats. Travel history is negative. Prior occupation significant for many years of mining. Medical history otherwise unremarkable. VS stable. Physical exam is normal with the exception of decreased breath sounds bilaterally. CT chest one year ago showed upper lobe scarring and nodularity along with eggshell calcifications in the hilar region. Tuberculin skin testing performed 6 months ago was negative. What is the most appropriate next step?

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Question 82 of 88

Diaphragm is supplied by arteries:

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Question 83 of 88

Which of the following is not an example of hemostasis?

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Question 84 of 88

Which is not an end product of the breakdown of hemoglobin?

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Question 85 of 88

Stimulation of which nerve reduces heart rate?

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Question 86 of 88

In order to enhance a client's response to medication for chest pain from acute angina, the nurse should emphasize?

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Question 87 of 88

What happens to preload when there is venous constriction in the veins?

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Question 88 of 88

Which of the following would cause blood pressure to decrease?

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