Pregunta 1
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Which of the following is most likely the cause of a systolic murmur auscultated at the R sternal border, 2nd ICS?
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Mitral stenosis
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Aortic stenosis
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Mitral insufficiency
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Aortic insufficiency
Pregunta 2
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A murmur associated with mitral stenosis is best auscultated
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at the left mid-clavicular line, during diastole
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at the left mid-clavicular line, during systole
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at the right sternal border, during diastole
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at the right sternal border, during systole
Pregunta 3
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pt presents in heart failure with acute SOB. When auscultating lung sounds you observe crackles through all lung fields. You also expect to hear which heart tone?
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S4
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Split S1
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Pericardial friction rub
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S3
Pregunta 4
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pt with mitral insufficiency is prone to which of the following dysrhythmias?
Pregunta 5
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pt with aortic stenosis, you can expect which of the following upon exam
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narrowed pulse pressure
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diastolic murmur
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systolic murmur
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widened pulse pressure
Pregunta 6
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Which of the following is used to treat coronary vasospasm caused by variant (prinzmetal's) angina?
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alpha-adrenergic blocking agent
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beta-adrenergic blocking agent
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calcium channel blocking agent
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cholinergic agent
Pregunta 7
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pt presents with chest pain and ST segment elevation in leads II, III and aVF. You know the patient is experiencing an infarction in which wall of the heart?
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Anterior wall
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Inferior wall
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Posterior wall
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Lateral wall
Pregunta 8
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56 yo F presents with sub-sternal chest pain. 12 lead ECG reveals ST segment elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. You would expect reciprocal changes in which leads?
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v1, v2
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I, aVL
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aVR, aVL, v1
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v3, v4
Pregunta 9
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pt with an inferior wall MI and right ventricular infarction develops tachycardia and hypotension. What would be the best initial treatment for hypotension?
Pregunta 10
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Which of the following complications would the nurse assess for after an arteriogram?
Pregunta 11
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Which type of heart block would you monitor for if your patient has an anterior wall MI?
Pregunta 12
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pt with mid sternal chest pain that is bettwe when sitting up and leaning forward. NSAIDs are the only medication relieving the pain. the pt is likely experiencing
Pregunta 13
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58 year old with anterior wall MI 2 days ago has CP and dizziness, upon auscultation you note a new loud systolic murmur. what do you suspect may be the issue
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acute tricuspid regurgitation
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acute aortic stenosis
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L ventricular outflow obstruction
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acute papillary muscle dysfunction
Pregunta 14
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Clinical signs of cardiogenic shock secondary to acute left ventricular failure include:
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hypotension, S4 heart sound, pericardial friction rub
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S3 heart sound, hypotension, systolic murmur
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diastolic murmur, s4 heart sound, hypertension
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crackles, s3 heart sound, hypotension
Pregunta 15
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HF pt develops hypotension, tachycardia, decreasing LOC, cool clammy skin, decreasing UOP and tachypnea. Which would be included in plan of care?
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positive inotropic agents, diuretics & vasodilators ensuring BP & perfusion are adequate
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ACE inhibitors, adenosine, beta blockers
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beta blockers, diuretics, CCBs
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negative inotropic medications, digoxin, anti-dysrhythmics
Pregunta 16
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HF pt develops hypotension, tachycardia, decreasing LOC, cool clammy skin, decreasing UOP & tachypnea. Which would be included in plan of care?
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positive inotropic agents, diuretics, vasodilators ensuring BP & perfusion are adequate
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ACE inhibitors, adenosine, beta blockers
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beta blockers, diuretics, CCBs
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negative inotropic medications, digoxin, antidysrhythmics
Pregunta 17
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the primary effect & rationale for using dobutamine in cardiogenic shock is to
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decrease myocardial ischemia
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improve urine output
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improve myocardial contractility
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increase oxygen consumption
Pregunta 18
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signs of cardiac tamponade include
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increased CVP, narrow pulse pressure & hypertension
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wide mediastinum on chest xray, narrow pulse pressure & hypotension
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widening pulse pressure, hypotension & elevated CVP
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a fall in SBP > 10mmHg during inspiration, decreased CVP & hypotension
Pregunta 19
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A 54 yo patient with mild HF goes into SVT at a rate of 176, BP is 96/58. vagal maneuvers were unsuccessful. The nurse should anticipate which of the following?
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administration of amiodarone 150mg followed by an infusion
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synchronized cardioversion
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administration of adenosine
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precordial thump to the mid-sternum
Pregunta 20
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52 yo male just underwent CABG x3. He has been in NSR and suddenly converts into Afib at a rate of 160. His BP drops to 72/46 & is feeling SOB. You anticipate which of the following?
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Adenosine 6mg rapid IVP
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Defibrillation with 100 joules
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synchronized cardioversion with 100 joules
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Diltiazem bolus followed by an infusion
Pregunta 21
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Ibutilide (corvert) 1mg IV over 10 min is started for a pt in rapid Afib, you know you must discontinue ibutilide for which of the following reasons?
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prolonged PR interval
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development of PJCs
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Narrowing QRS
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prolonged QT interval
Pregunta 22
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Long term medical management for heart failure include which of the following?
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beta blockers, ACE inhibitors & aldosterone antagonists
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ACE inhibitors, ARBs and vasopressors
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ARBs, beta blockers & CCBs
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Beta blockers, ACE inhibitors & CCBs
Pregunta 23
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A medication regimen for a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy would include
Pregunta 24
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pt is POD for cardiac transplant. develops symptomatic bradycardia, your best action would be
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administer atropine 1mg IV and apply 100% O2
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connect epicardial pacing wires to a generator and pace the patient
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give atropine and start an Isuprel infusion
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start a dopamine infusion