Question 1

Which of the following arrhythmias is most common?

Accepted Answer

A) Atrial flutter 
B) Atrial fibrillation 
C) Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia 
D) Ventricular tachycardia

Question 2

The nurse is going to assist the interventionist during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. Which drugs should the nurse prepare to administer to the patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Heparin, Streptokinase 
B) Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Abciximab 
C) Heparin, Warfarin 
D) Heparin, warfarin, Aspirin

Question 3

A postoperative surgical patient develops pain, redness, and edema in the calf. These symptoms may potentially indicate which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) Arterial embolism 
B) Varicose veins 
C) Thrombophlebitis 
D) Lymphedema

Question 4

Which one of the listed statements correctly describes the flow of blood in an individual with an atrial septal defect who develops Eisenmenger's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) Aorta to pulmonary artery to lungs to left atrium to left ventricle to aorta 
B) Left atrium to right atrium to right ventricle to lungs to left atrium 
C) Left ventricle to right ventricle to lungs to left atrium to right ventricle 
D) Right atrium to left atrium to left ventricle to aorta to right atrium

Question 5

Among different methods of stress reduction, use of repetitive verbal phases and concentrating on sensation for deep relaxation is used in which method?

Accepted Answer

A) Meditation 
B) Imagery 
C) Autogenics 
D) Cognitive restructuring

Question 6

Which of the following statements is not true about ventricular fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

A) Ventricular fibrillation is a serious condition that may lead to sudden death 
B) Individuals with an acute ventricular fibrillation episode become unconscious suddenly 
C) Patients having acute ventricular fibrillation present with rapid and undetectable heart rate 
D) Post hospital stay survival rate of patient with ventricular fibrillation is very high

Question 7

The nurse records the ECG of a patient presenting with complaints of sudden onset palpitation with ventricular rate of about 200/ minute. ECG shows paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. Which of the following drugs the nurse should prepare if this patient is not responding to vagal maneuvers?

Accepted Answer

A) Digoxin 
B) Adenosine 
C) Beta blocker 
D) Verapamil

Question 8

Which of the following degree of heart block may be an incidental finding in asymptomatic individuals and is not associated with an increase in mortality and morbidity?

Accepted Answer

A) Third-degree heart block 
B) Mobitz type I second-degree heart block 
C) First-degree heart block 
D) Mobitz type II second-degree heart block

Question 9

Which of the phenomena is matched correctly with the relevant of general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) Alarm stage - initial response to a stressor 
B) Stage of exhaustion - point at which the stressor becomes dysfunctional 
C) Stage of resistance - individual continues the fight or flight response

Question 10

A child having aortic regurgitation has been advised for valve replacement surgery. The parents are concerned to know about the type of aortic valve prosthesis which is suitable for their child. What is the correct answer given by nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) Mechanical valve 
B) Bioprosthetic valve 
C) Pulmonary autograft 
D) Aortic homograft

Question 11

A 42-year old male patient is being discharged from hospital after a mitral valve replacement surgery with a metallic valve. He has been prescribed warfarin. Teaching about which of the following things should be given priority by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A) He should always take the medicine before meals 
B) He should shave with an electric razor and avoid using safety razor 
C) If he misses one dose, he should compensate by taking double dose next time 
D) It is the responsibility of the doctor to teach the patient about this medication

Question 12

The 3 domains of adult learning include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Cognitive learning, sensory learning, motor learning, 
B) Cognitive learning, psychomotor learning, affective learning 
C) Psychomotor learning, psychosocial learning, behavioral learning 
D) Cognitive learning, psychosocial learning, motor learning

Question 13

A 64-year old male patient was advised to undergo coronary artery bypass surgery after coronary angiogram. What is the correct statement used by the nurse while explaining the objective of coronary artery bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) Revascularization of selected area of myocardium 
B) Complete revascularization of the myocardium 
C) Correct the abnormalities of the coronary arteries 
D) Remove the diseased part of the coronary artery

Question 14

Choose the statement which is correct about intermittent claudication:

Accepted Answer

A) Intermittent claudication is defined as pain in muscles during physical activity which resolves once activity is stopped 
B) Intermittent claudication arises from occlusion of peripheral arteries 
C) It consists of muscle cramps during night which is severe enough to awake the patient 
D) It consists of joint pain which resolves when the patient starts walking

Exam 2: Cardiac