AGNP Board Exam Cardiovascular Assessment

AGNP Board Exam Cardiovascular Assessment 1. A disease that may present as indigestion, but is precipitated by exertion and relieved by rest is most likely: angina 2. In order to assess for varicosities in the lower extremities, position the patient: standing 3. The four classic structural defects of Tetralogy of Fallot include: a ventricular septal defect, an overriding aorta, pulmonary stenosis, and right ventricular hypertrophy 4. A 68-year-old man with uncontrolled hypertension presents with sudden, intense left lower abdominal pain that radiates to the back. The pain is associated with a tearing sensation. These findings are MOST likely associated with: an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) 5. Symptoms of orthostatic hypotension include all of the following except: respiratory rate greater than 30 6. When auscultating the heart, a scratchy, continuous murmur is audible during atrial systole and ventricular systole and diastole. This finding may be indicative of a: pericardial friction rub 7. In older adults, the presence of heart sound S4 suggests: hypertension 8. A patient with cirrhosis develops portal hypertension as indicated by the presence of: splenomegaly 9. The anterior cervical lymph node chain is located anterior and: superficial to the sternomastoid muscle 10. The axillary lymph nodes drain lymphatic fluid from all of the following areas except the: anterior chest wall 11. The lymphatic ducts drain into the: venous system