NURA 308 AH 1 – CARDIOVASCULAR
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a prescription for a
low-sodium diet to manage hypertension. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. I can snack on fresh fruit
B. I can continue to eat lunchment sandwiches
C. I can have cottage cheese with my meals
D. Canned soup is a good lunch option - ANSWER A. I can snack on
fresh fruit
The other options have too much sodium
A nurse is caring for an adult male client who is undergoing screening
tests for atherosclerosis. Which of the following lab findings should the
nurse identify as a risk factor for this disorder?
A. Cholesterol level 195 mg/dL
B. Elevated HDL level
C. Elevated LDL level
D. Triglyceride level 135 mg - ANSWER C. Elevated LDL level
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has HF. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. A BNP of 200 pg/mL
B. Bradycardia
C. Fluid restriction of 3 L per day
D. 4g sodium diet - ANSWER A. A BNP of 200 pg/mL
, A patient who has been taking furosemide, which can cause the loss of
potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium. Which are four symptoms
of hypokalemia?
A nurse is caring for an older adult patient who had an acute MI. When
assessing this client, the nurse should identify that older adults are
prone to complications of MI from poor tissue perfusion because of
which of the following age-related factors?
A. Peripheral vascular resistance increases
B. The sensitivity of blood pressure-adjusting baroreceptors increases
C. Blood is hypercoaguable and clots more quickly
D. Cardiac medications are less effective - ANSWER A. Peripheral
vascular resistance increases
You're completing an assessment on a client. Which of the following
findings should you identify as a risk factor for coronary artery disease?
SATA
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Hypertension
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Hyperlipidemia
E. Tobacco smoking - ANSWER B. Hypertension
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Hyperlipidemia
E. Tobacco smoking
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