This is a type of lung disease that results from the inhalation of certain dusts, often in the workplace, leading to lung damage.
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The nurse is caring for a client on warfarin with an INR of 5.2. What is the most appropriate action?
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Question 3 of 75
Which term describes an abnormal heartbeat that can be either too fast or too slow?
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What is a condition characterized by the presence of air or gas in the pleural space, leading to the collapse of the lung?
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Question 5 of 75
The nurse is administering digoxin to a client. What is the most important parameter to check before administration?
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Question 6 of 75
Which artery supplies the right atrium, right ventricle, a portion of the septum, SA node, AV node, and inferior portion of the left ventricle?
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Question 7 of 75
The nurse is administering a beta blocker to a client with a heart rate of 50 bpm. What is the priority action?
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What is the term for a blood clot blocking an artery in the lungs, leading to symptoms like shortness of breath and chest pain?
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Question 9 of 75
The client on clopidogrel (Plavix) should be monitored for which adverse effect?
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Question 10 of 75
What is a chronic lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema?
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Question 11 of 75
ECG changes in myocardial infarction.
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Question 12 of 75
What type of therapy delivers high concentrations of oxygen to the lungs?
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Question 13 of 75
What accurately describes the pathophysiology of CAD?
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Question 14 of 75
During a clinic appointment, a patient states, 'I came in because my calcium score was positive on my CT scan last week.' In which section of the patient assessment does the cardiac-vascular nurse document this finding?
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Question 15 of 75
Which statement indicates the patient is experiencing anger as the psychologic response to his acute MI?
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Question 16 of 75
What are the pressure-sensitive structures located in the aortic and carotid bodies called?
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Question 17 of 75
What is the condition where the blood flow through the coronary arteries is reduced or blocked, leading to chest pain or heart attack?
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Question 18 of 75
Which of the following is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing?
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Question 19 of 75
Which surgical procedure involves opening or replacing a narrowed or blocked heart valve?
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Question 20 of 75
If Mr. Cook does not take his hydrochlorothiazide every day because it causes nocturia, it would be important to first
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Question 21 of 75
Which term refers to high blood pressure, a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high?
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Question 22 of 75
A client is undergoing a minimally invasive valve approach for surgery by the heart surgeon. What is the main advantage of this type of approach?
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Question 23 of 75
Two weeks ago, a 63-year-old patient with heart failure received a new prescription for carvedilol (Coreg) 3.125 mg orally. Upon evaluation in the outpatient clinic you find these symptoms. Which is of most concern?
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Question 24 of 75
What is a condition where the arteries supplying blood to the legs and feet become narrowed or blocked, causing pain and difficulty walking?
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Question 25 of 75
The client on spironolactone (Aldactone) has a potassium level of 5.6 mEq/L. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Question 26 of 75
What test measures the electrical activity of the heart to detect arrhythmias and other heart conditions?
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Question 27 of 75
Which medication is used to prevent blood clots by thinning the blood, reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack?
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Question 28 of 75
Which type of medication helps to reduce the workload on the heart by slowing down the heart rate?
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Question 29 of 75
Which condition is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid?
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Question 30 of 75
Which of the following is an indication of an alarm sound when a client with transvenous pacemaker is on a cardiac monitor?
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Question 31 of 75
What is a condition where the heart's valves do not function properly, leading to disrupted blood flow within the heart?
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Question 32 of 75
Which procedure is used to remove excess fluid or air from the pleural space, helping to relieve pressure on the lungs?
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Question 33 of 75
The client on furosemide (Lasix) is complaining of muscle cramps. What electrolyte imbalance should the nurse suspect?
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Question 34 of 75
The diagnostic test that is most useful in differentiating the dyspnea related to pulmonary effects of heart failure from the dyspnea of pulmonary disease is
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Question 35 of 75
What is a condition where the lung's alveoli are permanently enlarged and damaged, leading to shortness of breath?
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Question 36 of 75
The client on nitroglycerin complains of a headache. How does the nurse explain this?
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Question 37 of 75
What is a condition where the lung's air sacs (alveoli) are damaged and enlarged, leading to breathlessness?
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Question 38 of 75
The most important action in Mr. Johnson's care with possible acute myocarditis would be
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Question 39 of 75
The client is prescribed warfarin. What should the client be taught about this medication?
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Question 40 of 75
The client is on a calcium channel blocker. What is the expected effect on the heart?
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Question 41 of 75
What test measures the electrical activity of the heart and can detect heart rhythm problems?
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Question 42 of 75
Which factor is most closely associated with successful smoking cessation?
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Question 43 of 75
The client on digoxin has a potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Question 44 of 75
What condition is characterized by the inflammation of the heart's outer lining, often causing chest pain and other symptoms?
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Question 45 of 75
How might the blood pressure be affected in a client whose body mass index (BMI) is 31 (obese)?
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Question 46 of 75
What is a chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to fluid buildup in the lungs and other parts of the body?
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Question 47 of 75
Which neurotransmitter released by the parasympathetic nervous system can decrease heart rate?
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Question 48 of 75
What is a severe and often sudden allergic reaction that can lead to breathing difficulties and anaphylactic shock?
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Question 49 of 75
What procedure involves inserting a flexible tube with a light and camera into the airways to examine the lungs and collect samples?
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Question 50 of 75
What is the approximate stroke volume of the heart?
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Question 51 of 75
What is the term for the ability of cardiac cells to respond to a stimulus by initiating a cardiac impulse?
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Question 52 of 75
Which of the following is a type of heart valve disease where the aortic valve becomes narrowed, restricting blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body?
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Question 53 of 75
What is the condition where a blood clot blocks an artery in the lungs, causing shortness of breath, chest pain, and other symptoms?
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Question 54 of 75
What test uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart, allowing doctors to see how well the heart is functioning?
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Question 55 of 75
A patient uses a mixed β-adrenergic blocking drug for treatment of migraine headaches. What effect might this drug have on BP and why?
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Question 56 of 75
Which valve prevents backflow of blood into the right ventricle from the pulmonary artery?
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Question 57 of 75
What test evaluates the heart's response to physical stress, often involving exercise on a treadmill while monitoring the heart?
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Question 58 of 75
Two months after Mr. Edwards' myocardial infarction, which goal assumes highest priority?
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Question 59 of 75
For which of the following should Mr. Murphy contact his physician following bypass surgery?
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Question 60 of 75
What is the condition where the walls of the heart's ventricles become thickened, reducing the heart's ability to pump blood effectively?
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Question 61 of 75
State the Indications and Modes of Mechanical Ventilation.
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Question 62 of 75
A client on a beta blocker has a heart rate of 52 bpm. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Question 63 of 75
A client on an ACE inhibitor reports a persistent cough. What is the nurse's best response?
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Question 64 of 75
Which of the following is a type of heart attack that occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart muscle is severely reduced or stopped?
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Question 65 of 75
What structures hold up the AV valves and are anchored to the ventricular wall by the papillary muscles?
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Question 66 of 75
A patient admitted to the hospital for evaluation of chest pain has no abnormal serum cardiac markers 4 hours after the onset of pain. What noninvasive diagnostic test can be used to differentiate angina from other types of chest pain?
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Question 67 of 75
Which serum enzyme would elevate first after an infarction?
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Question 68 of 75
Which of the following symptoms is the first sign of aortic regurgitation?
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Question 69 of 75
The nurse is administering digoxin to a client with a heart rate of 45 bpm. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Question 70 of 75
The nurse is administering a beta blocker to a client with a heart rate of 58 bpm. What is the nurse's priority action?
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Question 71 of 75
Which condition is characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways resulting in excess mucus production, leading to frequent coughing and breathing difficulties?
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Question 72 of 75
The client is on digoxin and has severe digoxin toxicity. What is the nursing priority action?
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Question 73 of 75
Which type of lung cancer begins in the cells lining the bronchi and bronchioles?
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Question 74 of 75
You make a home visit to evaluate a hypertensive patient who has been taking enalapril (Vasotec) for 3 weeks. Which information indicates that you need to contact the physician about a change in the drug therapy?
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Question 75 of 75
Which of the following heart chambers has the highest pressure in order to pump oxygenated blood to the tissues?
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