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Cardiac and Vascular Disorders - NCLEXStyle Questions well answered
What nursing intervention is performed by the nurse caring for a client with CAD that helps in dilating
the coronary arteries?
a. administer Nitroglycerin as ordered
b. administer calcium channel blockers as ordered
c. administer statin drugs as ordered
d. administer aspirin as ordered - correct answer ✔✔a. Administering Nitroglycerine as ordered.
Rationale:
nitro is admin to dilate coronary arteries, improve blood flow to the heart, and relieve pain.
Which cardiac disorder is most likely to occur during pregnancy?
a. CAD
b. pericarditis
c. valvular disease
d. infective endocarditis (IE) - correct answer ✔✔c. Valvular disease
Rationale:
VD seen in pregnant women d/t increased workload on the heart.
In which stage of heart failure development does a client have risk factors, but no left ventricular
impairment? - correct answer ✔✔Stage A
In which stage of heart failure development is a client asymptomatic with left ventricle hypertrophy
and/or impaired left ventricle function? - correct answer ✔✔Stage B
, In which stage of heart failure development does a client have current or past symptoms of heart
failure? - correct answer ✔✔Stage C
In which stage of heart failure development does a client have refractory heart failure, and is eligible for
a heart transplant, along with inotropic and/or mechanical support? - correct answer ✔✔Stage D
A RN is teaching nursing students about valvular diseases. Which example of a valvular disease given by
a nursing student indicates a need for further teaching?
a. prolapse
b. regurgitation
c. pericarditis
d. stenosis - correct answer ✔✔c. pericarditis
Which is true regarding percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PCTA)?
a. It evaluates inflammation, lipid profiles, and coagulation studies.
b. It determines which parts of the heart are affected by the decreased blood flow.
c. It relieves symptoms caused by atherosclerotic changes in the coronary vessels.
d. It identifies the location of the plaque in the coronary circulation. - correct answer ✔✔c. It relieves sx
caused by atherosclerotic changes in coronary vessels.
Rationale:
a. Blood tests are used to assess this.
b. Exercise/stress test used.
d. Coronary angiogram is used.
Which is true regarding Stable Angina? Select all that apply.
a. It is associated with symptoms that are often alleviated with rest and/or medication.
b. It is prolonged and may not be relieved with medication.
c. It is chest pain or discomfort that is associated with physical activity.
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