Med-Surg: Cardiovascular Exam Prep
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A patient presents to the emergency department with chest pain and shortness of breath. What is
the priority nursing action?
A. Administer nitroglycerin
B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG...
Med-Surg: Cardiovascular Exam Prep
Study Set- Questions and Answers
|100% Correct| 2024/2025 Latest
Version!!
A patient presents to the emergency department with chest pain and shortness of breath. What is
the priority nursing action?
A. Administer nitroglycerin
B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG
C. Start an IV line
D. Perform a physical assessment
B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG
What is a common complication of myocardial infarction that the nurse should monitor for?
A. Thromboembolism
B. Atrial fibrillation
C. Heart failure
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which dietary modification is most important for a patient with coronary artery disease?
A. Increase saturated fat intake
B. Decrease sodium intake
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,C. Increase carbohydrate intake
D. Decrease fiber intake
B. Decrease sodium intake
A patient with congestive heart failure (CHF) is being discharged with a prescription for a
diuretic. What should the nurse instruct the patient to monitor at home?
A. Weight gain
B. Blood pressure only
C. Fluid intake
D. Daily exercise routine
A. Weight gain
What is the best position for a patient experiencing an acute heart failure episode?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler's
D. Trendelenburg
C. High Fowler's
A nurse is assessing a patient with peripheral artery disease (PAD). What finding is typical in this
condition?
A. Warm, pink legs
B. Shiny skin and hair loss on the legs
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,C. Strong pedal pulses
D. Edema in the legs
B. Shiny skin and hair loss on the legs
What is a critical intervention for a patient who has undergone coronary artery bypass graft
(CABG) surgery?
A. Early ambulation
B. Strict bed rest for 48 hours
C. Increased fluid intake
D. Administer anticoagulants
A. Early ambulation
Which of the following assessments would indicate that a patient is experiencing a left-sided
heart failure?
A. Peripheral edema
B. Jugular vein distension
C. Crackles in lung bases
D. Ascites
C. Crackles in lung bases
What is the purpose of administering aspirin to patients with coronary artery disease?
A. To decrease blood pressure
B. To reduce cholesterol levels
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, C. To prevent platelet aggregation
D. To increase blood flow
C. To prevent platelet aggregation
A patient with atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin. What is the most important lab test to
monitor?
A. Hemoglobin
B. INR (International Normalized Ratio)
C. APTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time)
D. Platelet count
B. INR (International Normalized Ratio)
A nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of heart failure. Which symptom would be a
priority to report to the healthcare provider?
A. Fatigue
B. Weight loss
C. Increased shortness of breath
D. Slight ankle swelling
C. Increased shortness of breath
What is the primary goal of treatment for a patient with hypertension?
A. Reduce sodium intake
B. Control blood pressure
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