Cardiac Diseases Quiz Part I

14 Questions | By Tyraikaika | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 10432

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This is the first part of the quiz, please take the second one after this : )

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1.

Dyspnea, fatigue, increased pulmonary artery pressure, and decreased cardiac output are indicitive of...
- A.
  
  MI
- B.
  
  Right sided valve damage
- C.
  
  Left sided valve damage
- D.
  
  JVD
2.

Atrial fibrillation is a common symptom that only occurs with...
- A.
  
  Mitral stenosis
- B.
  
  Mitral regurgitation
- C.
  
  Aortic stenosis
- D.
  
  Aortic regurgitation
3.

A client with mitral stenosis is scheduled for mitral valve replacement. Which condition may arise as a complication of mitral stenosis?
- A.
  
  Pulmonary hypertension
- B.
  
  Left-sided heart failure
- C.
  
  MI
- D.
  
  Left ventricular hypertrophy
4.

One of the most common causes of valvular heart disease is...
- A.
  
  HTN
- B.
  
  Tobacco smoking
- C.
  
  Diabetes
- D.
  
  Alcoholism
5.

A client is admitted to the health care facility for treatment of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. When planning this client's care, the nurse formulates interventions with which goal in mind?
- A.
  
  Decreasing blood pressure and increasing mobility
- B.
  
  Increasing blood pressure and reducing mobility
- C.
  
  Stabilizing the heart rate and blood pressure and easing anxiety
- D.
  
  Increasing blood pressure and monitoring fluid intake and output
6.

The physician orders blood coagulation tests to evaluate a client's blood-clotting ability. The nurse knows that such tests are important in assessing clients at risk for thrombi, such as those with a history of atrial fibrillation, infective endocarditis, prosthetic heart valves, or myocardial infarction. Which test is used to determine a client's response to oral anticoagulant drugs?
- A.
  
  Bleeding time
- B.
  
  Platelet count
- C.
  
  Prothrombin time (PT)
- D.
  
  Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
7.

The nurse administers basic cardiac life support to a client in cardiac arrest. Which action does the nurse perform?
- A.
  
  Assessing the patency of the airway
- B.
  
  Administering I.V. medications
- C.
  
  Administering a countershock of 200 joules
- D.
  
  Breathing for the client after inserting an endotracheal (ET) tube
8.

All are key manifestations of endocarditis EXCEPT?
- A.
  
  Janeway's lesion
- B.
  
  Fever
- C.
  
  Dry, nonproductive cough
- D.
  
  Systemic embolization
9.

All are assessment findings of pericarditis EXCEPT?
- A.
  
  Ankle edema
- B.
  
  Substernal pain
- C.
  
  Firction rubs
- D.
  
  Elevated WBC count
10.

What is the best way to treat cardiac tamponade?
- A.
  
  Diuertics
- B.
  
  Chest tube
- C.
  
  Pericardiocentesis
- D.
  
  Paracentesis
11.

Which signs and symptoms are present with a diagnosis of pericarditis?
- A.
  
  Fever, chest discomfort, and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
- B.
  
  Low urine output secondary to left ventricular dysfunction
- C.
  
  Lethargy, anorexia, and heart failure
- D.
  
  Pitting edema, chest discomfort, and nonspecific ST-segment elevation
12.

The nurse is awaiting the arrival of a client from the emergency department. The client has a left ventricular myocardial infarction and is being admitted. In caring for this client, the nurse should be alert for which signs and symptoms of left-sided heart failure?
- A.
  
  Jugular vein distention
- B.
  
  Hepatomegaly
- C.
  
  Dyspnea
- D.
  
  Crackles
- E.
  
  Tachycardia
13.

Which of the following is least likely to increase the risk for MI
- A.
  
  Male gender
- B.
  
  Being the CEO of a company
- C.
  
  Being 30 y/o
- D.
  
  HTN
14.

The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI). The cardiologist refers him to cardiac rehabilitation. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of cardiac rehabilitation?
- A.
  
  "When I finish the rehabilitation program I'll never have to worry about heart trouble again."
- B.
  
  "I won't be able to jog again even with rehabilitation."
- C.
  
  "Rehabilitation will help me function as well as I physically can."
- D.
  
  "I'll get rest during these rehabilitation classes. All I have to do is sit and listen to the instructor."