Question 1

Which of the following is true about atherosclerotic plaque formation?

Accepted Answer

A) Plaque formation is caused by an acute inflammatory response and endothelial dysfunction where lipids, cholesterol, and calcium build up in the arteries 
B) Plaque formation is caused by a chronic inflammatory response and epithelial injury where lipids, cholesterol, and calcium build up in the arteries 
C) Plaque formation is caused by a chronic inflammatory response and endothelial dysfunction where lipids, cholesterol, and calcium build up in the arteries 
D) Plaque formation is caused by an acute inflammatory response and epithelial injury where lipids, cholesterol, and calcium build up in the arteries

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of syndrome X?

Accepted Answer

A) Severely abnormal angiogram and symptoms of angina 
B) Normal ECG exercise testing but abnormal findings on echocardiogram 
C) Prognosis is worst in these patients 
D) Patient presenting with typical symptoms of angina but normal angiogram

Question 3

A 65-year hypertensive non-smoker male patient has an abnormal lipid profile. What lifestyle modification should the nurse advise to this patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Restriction of physical activity, dietary supplementation 
B) Physical exercise, healthy diet, control of blood pressure 
C) Physical exercise, healthy diet, dietary supplementation, 
D) Restriction of physical activity, diet rich in saturated fat

Exam 3: AACN Cardiac Vascular Nursing

Which of the following is true about atherosclerotic plaque formation?

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of syndrome X?

A 65-year hypertensive non-smoker male patient has an abnormal lipid profile. What lifestyle modification should the nurse advise to this patient?