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EDAPT: Nursing Care: Complex Perfusion
Alterations Questions and Answers Latest
Update
During a cardiovascular assessment, which health history finding is most
significant for possible altered perfusion?— Ans: Frequent use of cocaine
The nurse is assessing a client who reports episodes of chest pain and
shortness of breath. What subjective data suggests an altered perfusion
problem? Select all that apply.— Ans: Smokes one pack of cigarettes daily
Shortness of breath when lying flat
Dizziness when moving from lying to standing
A nurse is providing education on lifestyle changes to reduce a client's risk
for coronary artery disease (CAD). Which lifestyle changes will directly
contribute to reducing the risk for heart disease? Select all that apply.—
Ans: Quit smoking (if client smokes)
Reduce lifestyle stressors
Reduce weight (if client is obese)
Reduce dietary salt, cholesterol, and fat intake
Lower alcohol consumption
Exercise a minimum of 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week
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A nurse is providing education to a female client about the risks of heart
disease. What information should the nurse include?— Ans: Heart disease
symptoms can be vague and include shortness of breath, indigestion, and
fatigue.
Review each client's history. Which client has the highest risk of altered
perfusion?— Ans: Audrey
Which findings in the History & Physical tab indicate decreased cardiac
output? Select that all apply.— Ans: BP 95/50
Apical pulse 162 and irregular
Systolic murmur
Atrial fibrillation
+1 pedal pulses bilaterally
Justine's apical pulse rate is assessed at 162/min. Her radial pulse rate is
139/min. The __________ is 23 beats.
When the apical pulse rate is higher than the peripheral pulse rate, a cardiac
__________ is occurring. The apical and radial pulse rates must be assessed
at the same time.
The most common atrial problem is __________.
The most common ventricular problem is __________.— Ans: Pulse deficit
Dysrhythmia
Fibrillation
Premature contractions
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EDAPT: Nursing Care: Complex Perfusion
Alterations Questions and Answers Latest
Update
During a cardiovascular assessment, which health history finding is most
significant for possible altered perfusion?— Ans: Frequent use of cocaine
The nurse is assessing a client who reports episodes of chest pain and
shortness of breath. What subjective data suggests an altered perfusion
problem? Select all that apply.— Ans: Smokes one pack of cigarettes daily
Shortness of breath when lying flat
Dizziness when moving from lying to standing
A nurse is providing education on lifestyle changes to reduce a client's risk
for coronary artery disease (CAD). Which lifestyle changes will directly
contribute to reducing the risk for heart disease? Select all that apply.—
Ans: Quit smoking (if client smokes)
Reduce lifestyle stressors
Reduce weight (if client is obese)
Reduce dietary salt, cholesterol, and fat intake
Lower alcohol consumption
Exercise a minimum of 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week
© 2025 All rights reserved
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A nurse is providing education to a female client about the risks of heart
disease. What information should the nurse include?— Ans: Heart disease
symptoms can be vague and include shortness of breath, indigestion, and
fatigue.
Review each client's history. Which client has the highest risk of altered
perfusion?— Ans: Audrey
Which findings in the History & Physical tab indicate decreased cardiac
output? Select that all apply.— Ans: BP 95/50
Apical pulse 162 and irregular
Systolic murmur
Atrial fibrillation
+1 pedal pulses bilaterally
Justine's apical pulse rate is assessed at 162/min. Her radial pulse rate is
139/min. The __________ is 23 beats.
When the apical pulse rate is higher than the peripheral pulse rate, a cardiac
__________ is occurring. The apical and radial pulse rates must be assessed
at the same time.
The most common atrial problem is __________.
The most common ventricular problem is __________.— Ans: Pulse deficit
Dysrhythmia
Fibrillation
Premature contractions
© 2025 All rights reserved
