Questions Answers
What chamber of the heart receives blood from Right Atrium
the brain?
Which of the following actions is the first priority Administer sublingual nitroglycerinas ordered
care for a client exhibiting signs and symptoms of
angina pectoris?
The classic ECG changes that occur with an MI An absent P wave
include all of the following except?
Which of the following refers to the outer layer of Epicardium
the cardiac tissues?
It is referred to as the hardening of the arteries? Arteriosclerosis
Where is the best location for pericardial friction left sternal border
rub assessment?
Classic clinical picture of Raynauds Phenomenon Color changes of the hands and feet
A nurse is assessing a client with an abdominal Pulsatile abdominal mass
aortic aneurysm. Which of the following
assessment findings is the most important
diagnostic finding?
A nonmodifiable risk factor for the development (+) Family History
of atherosclerosis is?
Which of the following indicates heart failure Ejection Fraction - 20-30%
The patient came in the ED at 4 AM. He was Patient can receive thrombolytic.
having chest pain since 2 AM. Which is TRUE?
The single most significant cause in the Cigarette Smoking
development of Buerger’s disease is?
It is considered as the gold standard imaging test Coronary Angiography
to check for atherosclerosis in the coronary
artery?
The primary pacemaker of the heart is Sinoatrial Node
The closure of the valves is maintained by chordae tendineae
papillary muscles and
Which of the following part of the ECG Ventricular Systole
corresponds to the QRS complex
A diagnostic test that would display the electrical Electrocardiography
activity of the heart?
Which of the following carries deoxygenated Pulmonary Artery
blood?
What is the purpose of thrombolytics in acute To dissolve clot.
coronary syndrome?
What is the primary reason for administering To decrease oxygen demand on the client’s heart
morphine to a client with myocardial infarction?
The first heart sound is generated by what valves Closure of the atrioventricular valves
of the heart?
This refers to the ability of the heart to initiate Automaticity
electrical impulses
The nurse is assessing the ECG. The p wave Atrial Contraction
corresponds to
What is the purpose of Morphine sulfate in acute To reduce pain.
coronary syndrome?
What is the main function of the heart? Perfusion
When listening to heart sounds, you can best Apex of the heart
hear S1 at the?
The single most significant cause in the Cigarette Smoking
development of Buerger’s disease is?
The primary pacemaker of the heart is Sinoatrial Node
Which of the following corresponds to the Diastole
relaxation phase?
A client came in the ER with the chief complaints Myocardial Ischemia
of chest pain. The pain of angina pectoris is
produced primarily by?
