Cardiovascular Function Assessment Study Questions and Answers Chapter 28 2026.doc

Cardiovascular
Function Assessment
Study Questions and
Answers Chapter 28
2026

, While auscultating a patient's heart sounds, the nurse hears turbulent flow type sounds. Which is the most
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likely cause of this sound?
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Closure of the atrioventricular (AV) valves
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Closure of the semilunar valves
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Mitral valve stenosis
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Murmur - correct answerMurmur k k k




The nurse is educating a group of teens about the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Which risk factor is not
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preventable?

Age

Obesity

Hypertension

Hyperlipidemia - correct answerAge k k k




The nurse is performing an assessment on a patient who had severe blood loss during a surgical procedure.
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Which assessment finding indicates a decrease in preload?
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Presence of crackle sounds on auscultation - correct answerIncreased pulse rate
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The nurse is assessing a patient who is experiencing chest pain. Which laboratory result may differentiate
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between myocardial injury and another cause?
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Troponin 1 ng/mL k k




C-reactive protein 10 mg/L k k k




Serum magnesium 1 mmol/Lk k k




Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) 7% - correct answerTroponin 1 mg/mL
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Rationale: Troponin is a specific marker for MIs. The normal lever of troponin is less than 0.4 ng/mL. Increased
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levels may indicate MI.
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