practice test 2

Which of the following best describes heart failure compared to a myocardial infarction (heart attack

Heart failure is a gradual worsening of cardiac function, while a myocardial infarction is a sudden blockage in coronary blood flow

A hallmark symptom of heart failure is

Shortness of breath, particularly during exertion or while lying down

What is a hallmark symptom of angina pectoris?

Chest pain that occurs during physical activity and relieves with rest

Select all the signs and symptoms that are indicative of a myocardial infarction (MI)

Severe chest pain
Diaphoresis (sweating)
Nausea
Sudden dizziness

clenched fist held over the chest

During the inÙammatory response, chemotaxis is responsible for

Migration of leukocytes towards the inÙammation site

In the context of myocardial infarction, which enzyme is typically elevated

Troponin

A child presenting with bruising and bleeding gums post-viral infection may have

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

A client most at risk for DVT likely:

Has been on extended bed rest

Which intervention can help reduce the risk of infective endocarditis?

Regular dental cleaning

What disorder is associated with right-sided heart failure due to lung disease

Cor pulmonale

The bacteria most commonly causing community-acquired pneumonia is

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Which of the following is a symptom associated with left pneumothorax?

Absent breath sounds on the left side

What is the common treatment for iron deØciency anemia?

Oral iron
Oral ferrous sulfate
Vitamin C Supplement
IV iron supplement

According to Virchow's Triad, a primary risk factor for DVT is

Venous stasis (Immobility

Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is characterized by

A rapid, erratic electrical rhythm that results in cessation of heartbeat

CABG surgery includes which of the following

Grafting of a blood vessel to bypass blocked coronary arteries

Can be used to treat angina pectoris
Can be used to treat MI

Which of the following are important treatments for clients affected with cystic Øbrosis?

Chest physiotherapy

Fluticasone (corticosteroid inhalers)
Albuterol (inhaler bronchodilator

A client who has been on prolonged bed rest shows signs of muscle weakness and wasting. Which nursing intervention is most effective in
preventing further atrophy

implementing a schedule of active range of motion exercises

This microorganism produces a toxin that increases muscle contraction and muscle tone

Clostridium tetan

This microorganism produces a toxin that prevents muscle contraction

Clostridium botulinum

Selective IgA deØciency often leads to recurrent respiratory infections in young children

true