Cardiovascular Disease Questions

ATI LPN · Cardiovascular Disease Questions

Question 1 of 44

A 60-year-old male with a history of coronary artery disease presents with recurrent angina. Coronary angiography shows a 90% stenosis in the left anterior descending artery. What is the most appropriate next step?

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Question 2 of 44

50 yo female with a 25-year history of migraine headaches with visual auras presents for her clinic visit and has been having them more frequently(once a week). What would you suggest next?

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Question 3 of 44

Which serologic test is the main method for diagnosis of acute infection by hantaviruses?

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Question 4 of 44

In thrombosis and hemostasis, all the following are true except:

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Question 5 of 44

What finding indicates a therapeutic response to milrinone in a patient with heart failure?

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Question 6 of 44

What potential complication should the nurse monitor for in a client receiving digoxin who is also taking furosemide?

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Question 7 of 44

Which of the following does NOT open into the right atrium?

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Question 8 of 44

What is the clinical term for angina caused by coronary artery spasm?

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Question 9 of 44

During your morning assessment of a patient with heart failure, the patient complains of sudden vision changes that include seeing yellowish-green halos around the lights. Which of the following medications do you suspect is causing this issue?

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Question 10 of 44

Identify the vessels that branch off the ascending aorta.

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Question 11 of 44

A 46-year-old male heavy smoker presented to the ER with lower limb edema and difficulty breathing. Which of the following is the drug of choice in this case?

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Question 12 of 44

Which of the following is associated with the 3rd heart sound?

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Question 13 of 44

Regarding blood flow:

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Question 14 of 44

Which laboratory test result would indicate target organ damage in a patient with poorly controlled hypertension?

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Question 15 of 44

Chordae tendineae are associated with which structure(s)?

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Question 16 of 44

A diabetic patient came to the ER complaining of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. He also shows shortness of breath. What is his underlying condition?

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Question 17 of 44

Right-sided heart failure is usually a consequence of

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Question 18 of 44

A community health nurse is planning an educational campaign addressing hypertension. The nurse should anticipate that the incidence and prevalence of hypertension are likely to be highest among members of what ethnic group?

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Question 19 of 44

Atrial systole:

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Question 20 of 44

A newborn child develops dyspnea, tachypnea, intercostal muscle retractions, and cyanosis 4 hours after birth. The mother developed gestational diabetes mellitus and was in poor glycemic control throughout the pregnancy. A chest x-ray reveals a "ground glass"Â appearance in both lungs. The primary mechanism for this patient's respiratory problem is...

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Question 21 of 44

All of these structures can be identified in the ventricles EXCEPT___

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Question 22 of 44

The therapy that most directly improves cardiac contractility in a patient with systolic heart failure is

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Question 23 of 44

The nurse is providing care for a patient with a new diagnosis of hypertension. How can the nurse best promote the patient's adherence to the prescribed therapeutic regimen?

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Question 24 of 44

The internal elastic lamina found in elastic arteries is:

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Question 25 of 44

Which type of pericarditis is commonly found in pericarditis caused by T.B?

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Question 26 of 44

A 65 year old male presents with recurrent calcium kidney stones. He is found to have a calcium level of 11.8 mg/dl. PTH level is mildly elevated. Serum creatinine is 1.4 mg/dl. 24 hour urine calcium excretion is elevated. Parathyroid Sestamibi scan is performed but does not reveal any abnormality. The most likely cause of the primary hyperparathyroidism is:

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Question 27 of 44

The left atrioventricular valve is also called:

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Question 28 of 44

The first heart sound heard, or the 'lub' sound, is caused by the:

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Question 29 of 44

Which wave in an electrocardiogram represents repolarization of the ventricles?

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Question 30 of 44

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

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Question 31 of 44

Inflammation of veins, called________, is a serious condition because a thromboembolism may occur.

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Question 32 of 44

A patient in the intensive care unit with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) complains of severe dyspnea and is anxious, tachypneic, and tachycardic. Several drugs have been ordered for the patient. The nurse's priority action will be to

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Question 33 of 44

What causes the semilunar valves to open?

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Question 34 of 44

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 35 of 44

Which of the following terms describes the volume of blood ejected by the heart in one minute?

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Question 36 of 44

Which part of the heart conduction system is referred to as the pacemaker?

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Question 37 of 44

A 54 y/o mal with long history of GERD symptoms underwent an EGD to exclude Barrett's Esophagus. A 7 cm salmon colored tongue extending from the esophagogastric junction was noted. Multiple biopsies revealed intestinal metaplasia with low-grade dysplasia. What should be the next step in this patient's management?

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Question 38 of 44

Which action should the nurse take first to assist a patient with newly diagnosed stage 1 hypertension in making needed dietary changes?

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Question 39 of 44

What is the nurse's priority action for a client with a history of COPD and atrial fibrillation prescribed propranolol?

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Question 40 of 44

Major Risk factor for Aortic dissection is:

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Question 41 of 44

A 70-year-old woman hospitalized one week ago for acute on chronic kidney injury. Since her hospitalization, she has been receiving hemodialysis through a temporary femoral catheter. Last night she developed a fever 101.7Ã‚Â°F. On examination, she is confused; blood pressure 76/40 mmHg the heart rate of 108 b/min. Weight is 60 kg(132 pounds). She is adequate peripheral venous access and is given a 1-liter bolus of normal intravenous saline over 30 minutes. After receiving fluids, her blood pressure is 78/44 mmHg. Oxygen saturation 96% breathing ambient air. Cardiac examination is a regular tachycardia rhythm. There is no jugular venous distention. There is erythema without purulent drainage noted at the femoral catheter site. The extremities are warm with bounding pulses without edema. Data: Hemoglobin 9 g/dL; leukocytosis 16,000; Creatinine 2.6; Potassium 5.6 mEq/L. Blood cultures are growing gram-positive cocci. A chest radiograph is normal. EKG shows sinus tachycardia without ischemia. In addition to replacing the hemodialysis catheter which of the following is the most appropriate next step in treatment?

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Question 42 of 44

A 55-year-old hypertensive male develops a sudden onset of excruciating pain beginning in the anterior chest and then radiating to the back. Over the next 2 hours, the pain moves downward toward the abdomen. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Question 43 of 44

Identify the valve that prevents blood from flowing back into the right ventricle.

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Question 44 of 44

A 70-year-old male had a following ECG during his annual physical examination. What is the expected duration of Q-T interval?

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