Question 1

Temporary inadequate blood and oxygen supply to the myocardial tissues is called:

Accepted Answer

A) angina pectoris 
B) cardiac tamponade 
C) myocardial ischemia 
D) myocarditis 
A) angina pectoris 
B) cardiac tamponade 
C) myocardial ischemia 
D) myocarditis

Question 2

Primary Raynaud's disease is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) a localized dilation of a weakened section of the medial layer of an artery 
B) association with a connective tissue or collagen vascular disease 
C) incompetent valves and veins that have lost their elasticity 
D) intermittent spasm of the digital arteries and arterioles,which results in decreased circulation to fingers and toes 
A) a localized dilation of a weakened section of the medial layer of an artery 
B) association with a connective tissue or collagen vascular disease 
C) incompetent valves and veins that have lost their elasticity 
D) intermittent spasm of the digital arteries and arterioles,which results in decreased circulation to fingers and toes

Question 3

The double-walled sac that surrounds the heart is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) endocardium 
B) epicardium 
C) myocardium 
D) pericardium 
A) endocardium 
B) epicardium 
C) myocardium 
D) pericardium

Question 4

Nursing interventions for the client with hypertension (HTN)would include all of the following.Which would increase client satisfaction and compliance with the prescribed treatment regimen?

Accepted Answer

A) discussing possible sexual dysfunction in an open and candid manner 
B) encouraging the client to actively participate in the treatment 
C) reviewing records of the client's blood pressure readings and weight 
D) making referrals to a dietitian,a smoking cessation clinic,stress-management seminars,and fitness centers 
A) discussing possible sexual dysfunction in an open and candid manner 
B) encouraging the client to actively participate in the treatment 
C) reviewing records of the client's blood pressure readings and weight 
D) making referrals to a dietitian,a smoking cessation clinic,stress-management seminars,and fitness centers

Question 5

Which of the following medications would be administered to a client in the initial treatment of myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

A) morphine sulfate and thrombolytic therapy 
B) Coumadin and corticosteroids 
C) digoxin and lidocaine 
D) antihypertensives and antiemetics 
A) morphine sulfate and thrombolytic therapy 
B) Coumadin and corticosteroids 
C) digoxin and lidocaine 
D) antihypertensives and antiemetics

Question 6

Which of the following may cause an aneurysm to develop?

Accepted Answer

A) hypothyroidism 
B) atherosclerosis 
C) myocardial infarction 
D) heart failure 
A) hypothyroidism 
B) atherosclerosis 
C) myocardial infarction 
D) heart failure

Question 7

The endothelium lining of the heart chambers and valves is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) endocardium 
B) epicardium 
C) myocardium 
D) pericardium 
A) endocardium 
B) epicardium 
C) myocardium 
D) pericardium

Question 8

Prior to elective surgery to repair an aneurysm,which of the following studies may be done?

Accepted Answer

A) cardiac catheterization or stress test 
B) carotid arteries and peripheral vessels checked with Doppler ultrasound 
C) angiogram,ultrasound,or computerized tomography (CT)scan 
D) full-body X-ray studies 
A) cardiac catheterization or stress test 
B) carotid arteries and peripheral vessels checked with Doppler ultrasound 
C) angiogram,ultrasound,or computerized tomography (CT)scan 
D) full-body X-ray studies

Question 9

Client education for a client who has hypertension (HTN)would include avoiding which of the following foods?

Accepted Answer

A) cold cuts 
B) bananas 
C) yogurt and milk 
D) oatmeal 
A) cold cuts 
B) bananas 
C) yogurt and milk 
D) oatmeal

Question 10

All of the following are risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease.Which of these would be considered an alterable risk factor?

Accepted Answer

A) menopause 
B) physical inactivity 
C) high blood pressure 
D) history of chest pain 
A) menopause 
B) physical inactivity 
C) high blood pressure 
D) history of chest pain

Question 11

Which of the following statements about Buerger's disease is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It affects women between 20 and 40 years old of Asian descent. 
B) It can be cured by large doses of corticosteroids given early in the disease process. 
C) It is an inflammatory disease of small and medium blood vessels,leading to vascular obstruction. 
D) It is closely associated with thrombophlebitis. 
A) It affects women between 20 and 40 years old of Asian descent. 
B) It can be cured by large doses of corticosteroids given early in the disease process. 
C) It is an inflammatory disease of small and medium blood vessels,leading to vascular obstruction. 
D) It is closely associated with thrombophlebitis.

Question 12

Which area of the heart is MOST commonly affected by myocardial infarction (MI)?

Accepted Answer

A) left atrium 
B) left ventricle 
C) right atrium 
D) right ventricle 
A) left atrium 
B) left ventricle 
C) right atrium 
D) right ventricle

Question 13

Client teaching in Raynaud's disease should include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid temperature extremes. 
B) Decrease use of repetitive hand movements. 
C) Get 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night. 
D) Wear light-colored clothing during the summer. 
A) Avoid temperature extremes. 
B) Decrease use of repetitive hand movements. 
C) Get 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night. 
D) Wear light-colored clothing during the summer.

Question 14

Which of these normal heart sounds can BEST be heard on the left,fifth intercostal space close to the clavicle and occurs as the mitral and tricuspid valves close simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

A) S1 
B) S2 
C) S3 
D) S4 
A) S1 
B) S2 
C) S3 
D) S4

Question 15

Which part of the electrocardiogram (EKG)represents the electrical impulse as it travels through the AV node?

Accepted Answer

A) P wave 
B) QRS complex 
C) ST segment 
D) T wave 
A) P wave 
B) QRS complex 
C) ST segment 
D) T wave

Question 16

Which of the following factors will influence a client's stroke volume and cardiac output? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) the amount of pressure within the ventricles 
B) the strength of cardiac contraction 
C) resistance of blood ejection from the ventricles 
D) the amount of pressure within the atria 
E) the number of beats per minute 
A) the amount of pressure within the ventricles 
B) the strength of cardiac contraction 
C) resistance of blood ejection from the ventricles 
D) the amount of pressure within the atria 
E) the number of beats per minute

Question 17

A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension (HTN)the stepped-care approach to keeping blood pressure within normal limits.Which of the following is part of the first step in this regimen?

Accepted Answer

A) frequent rest periods during the day 
B) use of antihypertensive medications 
C) weight loss and dietary modifications 
D) having family members checked for HTN 
A) frequent rest periods during the day 
B) use of antihypertensive medications 
C) weight loss and dietary modifications 
D) having family members checked for HTN

Question 18

When conducting a nursing assessment of the vascular system,the nurse is alert for the presence of Virchow's triad,which includes pooling of blood,a coagulation problem,and:

Accepted Answer

A) edema 
B) shortness of breath 
C) hypertension 
D) vessel trauma 
A) edema 
B) shortness of breath 
C) hypertension 
D) vessel trauma

Question 19

A client is admitted with suspected myocardial infarction,with symptoms beginning approximately 3 hours ago.Results of which of these cardiac enzyme studies would confirm the diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) decreased CK levels 
B) decreased LDH levels 
C) increased troponin levels 
D) increased LDH levels 
A) decreased CK levels 
B) decreased LDH levels 
C) increased troponin levels 
D) increased LDH levels

Question 20

Which of these terms refers to the volume of blood pumped by the ventricle with each contraction?

Accepted Answer

A) cardiac output 
B) polar output 
C) pulmonary volume 
D) stroke volume 
A) cardiac output 
B) polar output 
C) pulmonary volume 
D) stroke volume

Exam 36: Cardiovascular System

Temporary inadequate blood and oxygen supply to the myocardial tissues is called:

Primary Raynaud's disease is characterized by:

The double-walled sac that surrounds the heart is called the:

Nursing interventions for the client with hypertension (HTN)would include all of the following.Which would increase client satisfaction and compliance with the prescribed treatment regimen?

Which of the following medications would be administered to a client in the initial treatment of myocardial infarction?

Which of the following may cause an aneurysm to develop?

The endothelium lining of the heart chambers and valves is called the:

Prior to elective surgery to repair an aneurysm,which of the following studies may be done?

Client education for a client who has hypertension (HTN)would include avoiding which of the following foods?

All of the following are risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease.Which of these would be considered an alterable risk factor?

Which of the following statements about Buerger's disease is TRUE?

Which area of the heart is MOST commonly affected by myocardial infarction (MI)?

Client teaching in Raynaud's disease should include which of the following?

Which of these normal heart sounds can BEST be heard on the left,fifth intercostal space close to the clavicle and occurs as the mitral and tricuspid valves close simultaneously?

Which part of the electrocardiogram (EKG)represents the electrical impulse as it travels through the AV node?

Which of the following factors will influence a client's stroke volume and cardiac output? (Select all that apply. )

A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension (HTN)the stepped-care approach to keeping blood pressure within normal limits.Which of the following is part of the first step in this regimen?

When conducting a nursing assessment of the vascular system,the nurse is alert for the presence of Virchow's triad,which includes pooling of blood,a coagulation problem,and:

A client is admitted with suspected myocardial infarction,with symptoms beginning approximately 3 hours ago.Results of which of these cardiac enzyme studies would confirm the diagnosis?

Which of these terms refers to the volume of blood pumped by the ventricle with each contraction?

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