Cardiovascular Disorders And Nursing Interventions Practice Test Practice Tests

Question 1

Which of the following is a common symptom of left-sided heart failure?

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A. Dyspnea

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B. Jugular vein distention

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C. Ascites

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D. Hepatomegaly

Question 2

A patient with heart failure should be encouraged to increase their sodium intake to maintain fluid balance.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 3

Which of the following assessments are important to monitor in a patient with heart failure?

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A. Daily weight

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B. Lung sounds

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C. Urine output

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D. Serum potassium

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E. Hair color

Question 4

What is the normal range for ejection fraction in a healthy individual?

Accepted Answer

50% to 70%

Question 5

Which heart sound is associated with the closure of the atrioventricular (AV) valves?

Accepted Answer

A. S1

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B. S2

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C. S3

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D. S4

Question 6

Which of the following are potential assessment findings in a patient with aortic stenosis?

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A. Systolic murmur

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B. Chest pain

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C. Syncope

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D. Jugular vein distention

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E. Bradycardia

Question 7

Which type of valve replacement typically requires lifelong anticoagulation therapy?

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A. Mechanical valve

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B. Tissue valve

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C. Bioprosthetic valve

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D. Homograft valve

Question 8

A patient with infective endocarditis develops sudden right lower leg pain, coolness, and pallor. What is the most likely complication?

Accepted Answer

Systemic embolization

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Heart failure

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Myocardial infarction

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Pulmonary embolism

Question 9

Long-term IV antibiotic therapy for endocarditis typically lasts 1-2 weeks.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 10

Which of the following are common symptoms of cardiomyopathy?

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Dyspnea

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Fatigue

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Palpitations

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Hypertension

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Weight gain

Question 11

What is the formula for calculating Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)?

Accepted Answer

diastolic blood pressure + (systolic blood pressure - diastolic blood pressure) / 3

Question 12

Which type of cardiomyopathy involves thickened heart muscle, creating a stiff heart?

Accepted Answer

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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Dilated cardiomyopathy

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Restrictive cardiomyopathy

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Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy

Question 13

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

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Smoking

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Age

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Race

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Genetics

Question 14

A patient with pericarditis reports chest pain. Which position should the nurse encourage the patient to assume to relieve pain?

Accepted Answer

Sitting up and leaning forward

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Lying flat

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Supine with knees flexed

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Trendelenburg position

Question 15

A patient is receiving furosemide (Lasix). Which of the following should the nurse monitor?

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Potassium level

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Urine output

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Blood pressure

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Blood glucose

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Platelet count

Question 16

It is always safe to administer a beta blocker if the patient's heart rate is 65 beats per minute.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 17

What is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors that the nurse should monitor for?

Accepted Answer

Hypotension

Question 18

Which valve does blood pass through when moving from the left atrium to the left ventricle?

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Mitral valve

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Tricuspid valve

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Pulmonic valve

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Aortic valve

Question 19

Which of the following is a key sign of pulmonary edema that requires immediate intervention?

Accepted Answer

Pink, frothy sputum

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Nonproductive cough

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Clear sputum

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Green sputum

Question 20

When assessing a patient to improve MAP, which of the following assessments are priority?

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Mental status

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Skin color

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Urine output

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Hair color

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Nail length

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