Cardiovascular System | Myocardial Infarction And Heart Failure NCLEX Quiz 15

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1.

Which of the following types of angina is most closely related with an impending MI?
- A.
  
  Angina decubitus
- B.
  
  Chronic stable angina
- C.
  
  Nocturnal angina
- D.
  
  Unstable angina
2.

Which of the following conditions is the predominant cause of angina?
- A.
  
  Increased preload
- B.
  
  Decreased afterload
- C.
  
  Coronary artery spasm
- D.
  
  Inadequate oxygen supply to the myocardium
3.

Which of the following tests is used most often to diagnose angina?
- A.
  
  Chest x-ray
- B.
  
  Echocardiogram
- C.
  
  Cardiac catheterization
- D.
  
  12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
4.

Which of the following results is the primary treatment goal for angina?
- A.
  
  Reversal of ischemia
- B.
  
  Reversal of infarction
- C.
  
  Reduction of stress and anxiety
- D.
  
  Reduction of associated risk factors
5.

Which of the following interventions should be the first priority when treating a client experiencing chest pain while walking?
- A.
  
  Sit the client down
- B.
  
  Get the client back to bed
- C.
  
  Obtain an ECG
- D.
  
  Administer sublingual nitroglycerin
6.

Myocardial oxygen consumption increases as which of the following parameters increase?
- A.
  
  Preload. afterload. and cerebral blood flow
- B.
  
  Preload. afterload. and renal blood flow
- C.
  
  Preload. afterload. contractility. and heart rate.
- D.
  
  Preload. afterload. cerebral blood flow. and heart rate.
7.

Which of the following positions would best aid breathing for a client with acute pulmonary edema?
- A.
  
  Lying flat in bed
- B.
  
  Left side-lying
- C.
  
  In high Fowler’s position
- D.
  
  In semi-Fowler’s position
8.

Which of the following blood gas abnormalities is initially most suggestive of pulmonary edema?
- A.
  
  Anoxia
- B.
  
  Hypercapnia
- C.
  
  Hyperoxygenation
- D.
  
  Hypocapnia
9.

Which of the following is a compensatory response to decreased cardiac output?
- A.
  
  Decreased BP
- B.
  
  Alteration in LOC
- C.
  
  Decreased BP and diuresis
- D.
  
  Increased BP and fluid retention
10.

Which of the following actions is the appropriate initial response to a client coughing up pink. frothy sputum?
- A.
  
  Call for help
- B.
  
  Call the physician
- C.
  
  Start an I.V. line
- D.
  
  Suction the client