MDC 3 Final Exam Actual Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers
1 You are caring for a patient who has crackles, shortness of breath and
lower extremity edema. Which of the following heart conditions best match
these symptoms?
Right sided heart failure
Left sided heart failure
Bradycardia
Increased cardiac output
2Describe how smoking impacts the health of individuals with lung
disease.
Smoking exacerbates lung disease by causing inflammation and
reducing lung capacity.
Smoking only affects the cardiovascular system, not the lungs.
Smoking has a neutral effect on lung disease progression.
Smoking can enhance lung function in patients with lung disease.
3. 33-year-old man with mild exertional shortness of breath and
'pounding'heart over the last 5 months. Uncomfortably aware of his heartbeat
while lying on his left side. Vital signs: 150/45, 73. What is most likely
responsible for this?
Mitral stenosis
Tricuspid stenosis
Aortic regurgitation
,Pulmonic regurgitation
Aortic stenosis
, 4. A patient with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) reports increased pain in their
legs when sitting with their legs elevated. What nursing intervention would be
most appropriate to alleviate their discomfort?
Advise the patient to keep their legs elevated at all times.
Suggest the patient engage in high-intensity exercise.
Encourage the patient to lower their legs to improve blood flow.
Instruct the patient to avoid all physical activity.
5. A patient with polycythemia vera is experiencing discomfort due to tight
clothing.What nursing intervention would be most appropriate?
Advise the patient to wear tight clothing for support.
Instruct the patient to wear layers of clothing.
Suggest the patient avoid wearing any clothing.
Recommend the patient wear loose-fitting clothing.
6. If a patient with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) does not respond to vagal
maneuvers, what is the next appropriate step in management?
Increase oxygen flow
Perform a defibrillation
Start chest compressions
Administer adenosine
7. Describe the role of an echocardiogram in evaluating heart health.
An echocardiogram uses ultrasound to visualize the heart's chambers
and valves, providing information about ejection fraction and overall
cardiac function.
Answers
1 You are caring for a patient who has crackles, shortness of breath and
lower extremity edema. Which of the following heart conditions best match
these symptoms?
Right sided heart failure
Left sided heart failure
Bradycardia
Increased cardiac output
2Describe how smoking impacts the health of individuals with lung
disease.
Smoking exacerbates lung disease by causing inflammation and
reducing lung capacity.
Smoking only affects the cardiovascular system, not the lungs.
Smoking has a neutral effect on lung disease progression.
Smoking can enhance lung function in patients with lung disease.
3. 33-year-old man with mild exertional shortness of breath and
'pounding'heart over the last 5 months. Uncomfortably aware of his heartbeat
while lying on his left side. Vital signs: 150/45, 73. What is most likely
responsible for this?
Mitral stenosis
Tricuspid stenosis
Aortic regurgitation
,Pulmonic regurgitation
Aortic stenosis
, 4. A patient with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) reports increased pain in their
legs when sitting with their legs elevated. What nursing intervention would be
most appropriate to alleviate their discomfort?
Advise the patient to keep their legs elevated at all times.
Suggest the patient engage in high-intensity exercise.
Encourage the patient to lower their legs to improve blood flow.
Instruct the patient to avoid all physical activity.
5. A patient with polycythemia vera is experiencing discomfort due to tight
clothing.What nursing intervention would be most appropriate?
Advise the patient to wear tight clothing for support.
Instruct the patient to wear layers of clothing.
Suggest the patient avoid wearing any clothing.
Recommend the patient wear loose-fitting clothing.
6. If a patient with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) does not respond to vagal
maneuvers, what is the next appropriate step in management?
Increase oxygen flow
Perform a defibrillation
Start chest compressions
Administer adenosine
7. Describe the role of an echocardiogram in evaluating heart health.
An echocardiogram uses ultrasound to visualize the heart's chambers
and valves, providing information about ejection fraction and overall
cardiac function.
