NRSG 4472 Chapter 14 Exam Questions and Answers| New Update with 100%
Correct Answers
Which statement about coronary artery disease (CAD) is accurate?
a.
There is a low correlation between modifiable risk factors and CAD.
b.
The onset of CAD occurs in middle age women sooner than men of the same age.
c.
There is an association between development of specific risk factors and CAD.
d.
The lower the C-reactive protein level the higher the risk for a coronary event. c
Which value, when elevated, places the patient at lowest risk for coronary artery disease
(CAD)?
a.
Very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDLs)
b.
Triglycerides
c.
Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)
d.
High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) d
The nurse is caring for a patient with these vital signs: blood pressure 220/110, pulse 108,
respiratory rate 24, temperature 103° F, and oxygen saturation of 94% on oxygen 2L nasal
cannula. The patient is responsive and denies chest pain. The physician has ordered a work-up
for coronary artery disease (CAD). These findings are suggestive of which diagnosis?
a.
, Silent ischemia
b.
Prehypertension
c.
Stage 1 hypertension
d.
Stage 2 hypertension d
Which statement regarding the difference between stable and unstable angina is accurate?
a.
Stable angina responds predictably well to nitrates.
b.
Stable angina is not precipitated by activity.
c.
Stable angina has a low correlation to coronary artery disease (CAD).
d.
Stable angina is a result of coronary artery spasm. a
The nursing management plan for a patient with angina would include which intervention?
a.
Immediate administration of antiplatelet therapy
b.
Teaching the patient how to perform the Valsalva maneuver
c.
Assessment and documentation of chest pain episodes
d.
Administration of prophylactic lidocaine for ventricular ectopy c
Correct Answers
Which statement about coronary artery disease (CAD) is accurate?
a.
There is a low correlation between modifiable risk factors and CAD.
b.
The onset of CAD occurs in middle age women sooner than men of the same age.
c.
There is an association between development of specific risk factors and CAD.
d.
The lower the C-reactive protein level the higher the risk for a coronary event. c
Which value, when elevated, places the patient at lowest risk for coronary artery disease
(CAD)?
a.
Very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDLs)
b.
Triglycerides
c.
Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)
d.
High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) d
The nurse is caring for a patient with these vital signs: blood pressure 220/110, pulse 108,
respiratory rate 24, temperature 103° F, and oxygen saturation of 94% on oxygen 2L nasal
cannula. The patient is responsive and denies chest pain. The physician has ordered a work-up
for coronary artery disease (CAD). These findings are suggestive of which diagnosis?
a.
, Silent ischemia
b.
Prehypertension
c.
Stage 1 hypertension
d.
Stage 2 hypertension d
Which statement regarding the difference between stable and unstable angina is accurate?
a.
Stable angina responds predictably well to nitrates.
b.
Stable angina is not precipitated by activity.
c.
Stable angina has a low correlation to coronary artery disease (CAD).
d.
Stable angina is a result of coronary artery spasm. a
The nursing management plan for a patient with angina would include which intervention?
a.
Immediate administration of antiplatelet therapy
b.
Teaching the patient how to perform the Valsalva maneuver
c.
Assessment and documentation of chest pain episodes
d.
Administration of prophylactic lidocaine for ventricular ectopy c
