Quiz #6

Question 1

acute pericarditis

Answer 1

nurse will assist patient into a position of comfort, sitting upright and leaning slightly forward

Question 2

aortic stenosis

Answer 2

nurse will educate patient on transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) as a treatment option

Question 3

cardiac tamponade

Answer 3

nurse will administer IV solution to increase fluid volume while awaiting echocardiogram

Question 4

dilated cardiomyopathy

Answer 4

nurse will auscultate for s3 and s4 gallops

Question 5

infective endocarditis

Answer 5

nurse will assess patient’s hands and feet for the presence of osler nodes

Question 6

heart failure

Answer 6

nurse will admin ACE inhibitors and ARBs

Question 7

hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Answer 7

nurse will provide symptomatic treatment and beta blocker medication

Question 8

mitral regurgitation/prolapse

Answer 8

nurse will assess for decrease in s1 sound intensity

Question 9

pericardiocentesis

Answer 9

nurse will assess patient for s/s of cardiac tamponade

Question 10

restrictive cardiomyopathy

Answer 10

nurse will educate patient about being at risk for sudden death and to report any palpitations, dizziness, or fainting, which might indicate a dysrhythmia

Question 11

aneurysm

Answer 11

nurse will assess for a pulsating mass in the popliteal space to detect a popliteal aneurysm

Question 12

atherosclerosis

Answer 12

nurse will assess blood pressure in both arms of patient

Question 13

DVT

Answer 13

nurse will admin anticoagulants as ordered

Question 14

intermittent claudication

Answer 14

nurse will assess if patients pain is alleviated when limb is in dependent position

Question 15

varicose veins

Answer 15

nurse will educate patient on the importance of wearing compression stockings