Vbenn 2026 correct answer
1. A 50-year-old patient who was admitted with an acute myocardial infarction has had an
uncomplicated clinical course and is being discharged. The patient consistently presents a
pleasant affect and jokes lightly about "my poor heart." Which is the cardiac/vascular nurse's
most appropriate response? - correct answers "I wonder if you are worried about your heart."
A 45-year-old male patient has waist circumference of 105 cm. His blood examination shows
fasting plasma glucose of 120mg/dL, triglyceride levels 180 mg/dL, high-density lipid cholesterol
30 mg/dL. He is at risk of developing which of the following set of conditions? - correct answers
Fatty liver, gallstones and sleep apnea
Examination of a patient in a supine position reveals jugular veins from the base of the neck to
the angle of the jaw. This finding indicates: - correct answers increased central venous pressure
When caring for a patient who has intermittent claudication, a cardiac/vascular nurse advises
the patient to: - correct answers walk as tolerated.
A cardiac/vascular nurse reviews recommended activities with a male patient who sustained a
myocardial infarction. The patient states, "It doesn't really matter what I do or don't do. I will
either get better or die." His statement reflects: - correct answers feelings of loss of control.
. A female patient who is in the tenth week of outpatient rehabilitation continues to exhibit
symptoms of depression. When developing a discharge plan, the cardiac/vascular nurse
includes: - correct answers a referral for counseling and possible medication.
A patient is experiencing chest pain and electrocardiogram (ECG) changes that are consistent
with an acute myocardial infarction. During an infusion of tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA),
which sign suggests lysis of clots in the patient's coronary artery? - correct answers Bleeding
from needle puncture sites
, An active male patient who weighs 180 lb (81.65 kg) has undergone dietary instruction. The
patient reports that his current diet consists of 60 g of fat, 200 mg of cholesterol, and 5 g of
sodium per day. A cardiac/vascular nurse advises the patient to: - correct answers decrease his
sodium.
A patient on a telemetry unit reports shortness of breath. Cardiac telemetry reveals two runs of
six to eight beats of ventricular tachycardia. The cardiac/vascular nurse's initial response is to: -
correct answers carefully assess and document the patient's signs and symptoms.
When reviewing a male patient's four-week diet history, a cardiac/vascular nurse identifies a
pattern of high calorie intake on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights. The patient states that
his wife recently started taking a night class on those evenings at a local university. The patient's
diet history indicates: - correct answers an individual coping behavior.
Which condition places a patient with cardiac/vascular illness at increased risk of sudden death?
- correct answers A depressive disorder
A patient who underwent a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty four weeks ago
with a subsequent ejection fraction of 30% returns for a followup visit. Examination reveals
lungs that are clear to auscultation and slight pedal edema. The patient's medications are
digoxin (Lanoxin), furosemide (Lasix), enalapril maleate (Vasotec), and aspirin. The patient
reports a 5 lb (2.27 kg) weight gain over the past two days. The cardiac/vascular nurse's initial
action is to: - correct answers inquire about the patient's medication compliance.
Which factor is most closely associated with successful smoking cessation? - correct answers
Preparation of a plan to deal with potential relapses
As a cardiac/vascular nurse prepares to administer an experimental cardiac drug to a male
patient who is participating in a research study, the patient states that he no longer wants the
medication. The nurse advises the patient that - correct answers he has a right to refuse the
medication and to withdraw from the study.
1. A 50-year-old patient who was admitted with an acute myocardial infarction has had an
uncomplicated clinical course and is being discharged. The patient consistently presents a
pleasant affect and jokes lightly about "my poor heart." Which is the cardiac/vascular nurse's
most appropriate response? - correct answers "I wonder if you are worried about your heart."
A 45-year-old male patient has waist circumference of 105 cm. His blood examination shows
fasting plasma glucose of 120mg/dL, triglyceride levels 180 mg/dL, high-density lipid cholesterol
30 mg/dL. He is at risk of developing which of the following set of conditions? - correct answers
Fatty liver, gallstones and sleep apnea
Examination of a patient in a supine position reveals jugular veins from the base of the neck to
the angle of the jaw. This finding indicates: - correct answers increased central venous pressure
When caring for a patient who has intermittent claudication, a cardiac/vascular nurse advises
the patient to: - correct answers walk as tolerated.
A cardiac/vascular nurse reviews recommended activities with a male patient who sustained a
myocardial infarction. The patient states, "It doesn't really matter what I do or don't do. I will
either get better or die." His statement reflects: - correct answers feelings of loss of control.
. A female patient who is in the tenth week of outpatient rehabilitation continues to exhibit
symptoms of depression. When developing a discharge plan, the cardiac/vascular nurse
includes: - correct answers a referral for counseling and possible medication.
A patient is experiencing chest pain and electrocardiogram (ECG) changes that are consistent
with an acute myocardial infarction. During an infusion of tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA),
which sign suggests lysis of clots in the patient's coronary artery? - correct answers Bleeding
from needle puncture sites
, An active male patient who weighs 180 lb (81.65 kg) has undergone dietary instruction. The
patient reports that his current diet consists of 60 g of fat, 200 mg of cholesterol, and 5 g of
sodium per day. A cardiac/vascular nurse advises the patient to: - correct answers decrease his
sodium.
A patient on a telemetry unit reports shortness of breath. Cardiac telemetry reveals two runs of
six to eight beats of ventricular tachycardia. The cardiac/vascular nurse's initial response is to: -
correct answers carefully assess and document the patient's signs and symptoms.
When reviewing a male patient's four-week diet history, a cardiac/vascular nurse identifies a
pattern of high calorie intake on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights. The patient states that
his wife recently started taking a night class on those evenings at a local university. The patient's
diet history indicates: - correct answers an individual coping behavior.
Which condition places a patient with cardiac/vascular illness at increased risk of sudden death?
- correct answers A depressive disorder
A patient who underwent a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty four weeks ago
with a subsequent ejection fraction of 30% returns for a followup visit. Examination reveals
lungs that are clear to auscultation and slight pedal edema. The patient's medications are
digoxin (Lanoxin), furosemide (Lasix), enalapril maleate (Vasotec), and aspirin. The patient
reports a 5 lb (2.27 kg) weight gain over the past two days. The cardiac/vascular nurse's initial
action is to: - correct answers inquire about the patient's medication compliance.
Which factor is most closely associated with successful smoking cessation? - correct answers
Preparation of a plan to deal with potential relapses
As a cardiac/vascular nurse prepares to administer an experimental cardiac drug to a male
patient who is participating in a research study, the patient states that he no longer wants the
medication. The nurse advises the patient that - correct answers he has a right to refuse the
medication and to withdraw from the study.
