PNH 301 Test 2 – Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. Which of the following could directly cause a myocardial infarction (MI)?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
Peripheral venous disease (PVD)
Build up of atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries
2. If a patient on an ACE inhibitor presents with a blood pressure of 88/42 mm Hg,
what immediate action should the nurse take?
Notify the healthcare provider for further evaluation.
Reassess the blood pressure in 30 minutes.
Encourage the patient to increase fluid intake.
Administer a dose of oral antihypertensive medication.
3. Why is the elevation of serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) considered a significant
risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD)?
LDL levels are not related to heart disease risk.
LDL is a marker for muscle health, not heart health.
Elevated LDL levels contribute to plaque buildup in arteries, increasing the
risk of heart disease.
High LDL levels only affect younger individuals.
4. All of the following are modifiable risk factors except
, obesity
genetics smoking
alchohol intake
5. When developing a teaching plan for a 61-year-old man with the
following risk factors for CAD, the nurse should focus on
Increased risk of CAD as people age
Increased risk associated with the patient's gender
Family history of CAD
Elevation of the patient's LDL level
6. If a patient is not a candidate for PCI and has failed previous interventions, what
surgical option would be considered for their myocardial infarction treatment?
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) only.
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).
Thrombolytics administration.
7. What are two acute complications that can occur post-myocardial infarction (MI)?
Coronary artery spasm and hypertension
Heart failure and pulmonary embolism
Atrial fibrillation and stroke
Damage to the left ventricle and cardiogenic shock
8. What is one of the key risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) that should be
emphasized in patient education?
, High incidence of cardiovascular disease in older people
Elevation of the client's serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) level
Family history of coronary artery disease
Increased risk associated with the client's gender
9. The nurse performing an assessment with a patient who has chronic peripheral
arterial disease (PAD) of the legs would expect to find
a draining ulcer on the heel.
prolonged capillary refill. swollen,
dry, scaly ankles.
a positive Homans' sign.
10. What does the 'E' in the mnemonic 'VEINY' stand for in relation to the clinical
manifestations of PVD?
Erythema
Edema
Enlarged veins
Excessive pain
11. What is a common finding in a patient with chronic peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Prolonged capillary refill in all the toes
Large amount of drainage from the ulcer
Positive Homans' sign
Swollen, dry, scaly ankles
1. Which of the following could directly cause a myocardial infarction (MI)?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
Peripheral venous disease (PVD)
Build up of atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries
2. If a patient on an ACE inhibitor presents with a blood pressure of 88/42 mm Hg,
what immediate action should the nurse take?
Notify the healthcare provider for further evaluation.
Reassess the blood pressure in 30 minutes.
Encourage the patient to increase fluid intake.
Administer a dose of oral antihypertensive medication.
3. Why is the elevation of serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) considered a significant
risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD)?
LDL levels are not related to heart disease risk.
LDL is a marker for muscle health, not heart health.
Elevated LDL levels contribute to plaque buildup in arteries, increasing the
risk of heart disease.
High LDL levels only affect younger individuals.
4. All of the following are modifiable risk factors except
, obesity
genetics smoking
alchohol intake
5. When developing a teaching plan for a 61-year-old man with the
following risk factors for CAD, the nurse should focus on
Increased risk of CAD as people age
Increased risk associated with the patient's gender
Family history of CAD
Elevation of the patient's LDL level
6. If a patient is not a candidate for PCI and has failed previous interventions, what
surgical option would be considered for their myocardial infarction treatment?
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) only.
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).
Thrombolytics administration.
7. What are two acute complications that can occur post-myocardial infarction (MI)?
Coronary artery spasm and hypertension
Heart failure and pulmonary embolism
Atrial fibrillation and stroke
Damage to the left ventricle and cardiogenic shock
8. What is one of the key risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) that should be
emphasized in patient education?
, High incidence of cardiovascular disease in older people
Elevation of the client's serum low density lipoprotein (LDL) level
Family history of coronary artery disease
Increased risk associated with the client's gender
9. The nurse performing an assessment with a patient who has chronic peripheral
arterial disease (PAD) of the legs would expect to find
a draining ulcer on the heel.
prolonged capillary refill. swollen,
dry, scaly ankles.
a positive Homans' sign.
10. What does the 'E' in the mnemonic 'VEINY' stand for in relation to the clinical
manifestations of PVD?
Erythema
Edema
Enlarged veins
Excessive pain
11. What is a common finding in a patient with chronic peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Prolonged capillary refill in all the toes
Large amount of drainage from the ulcer
Positive Homans' sign
Swollen, dry, scaly ankles
