PNH301 Test 2 Review – Nursing Practice Questions |
Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. Describe the role of nitrates in the management of acute coronary syndrome.
Nitrates increase heart rate to enhance cardiac output.
Nitrates help to relieve chest pain by dilating blood vessels, improving blood
flow to the heart.
Nitrates reduce blood pressure by constricting blood vessels.
Nitrates are used to prevent blood clots in coronary arteries.
2. If a patient with left-sided heart failure presents with cyanosis and tachycardia,
what immediate nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Encourage physical activity
Administer supplemental oxygen
Increase fluid intake
Monitor blood glucose levels
3. What does a capillary refill time greater than 3 seconds typically indicate?
Impaired arterial flow to the extremities
Lymphatic obstruction of venous return
Thrombus formation in the veins
A normal response
4. Elevated blood pressure without an identified cause. Accounts for 90-95% of all
cases of htn.
, primary htn
secondary htn
5. Describe the role of the Purkinje system in the heart's conduction pathway.
The Purkinje system is responsible for initiating the heartbeat.
The Purkinje system regulates blood flow to the atria.
The Purkinje system conducts electrical impulses throughout the ventricles,
facilitating coordinated contraction.
The Purkinje system connects the atria to the ventricles.
6. Describe the significance of detecting a bruit during a cardiovascular examination.
Detecting a bruit is irrelevant in cardiovascular assessments.
Detecting a bruit suggests normal heart function and healthy blood flow.
Detecting a bruit can indicate underlying vascular issues or turbulence in blood
flow.
Detecting a bruit only indicates high blood pressure.
7. What is a key recommendation for patients regarding bowel movements after a
myocardial infarction?
Take medication for constipation
Avoid passing stool after having food
Avoid straining during bowel movements
Avoid passing stool more than once a day
8. Describe the consequences of damage to the Purkinje system on heart function.
Damage to the Purkinje system has no significant effect on heart function.
, Damage to the Purkinje system can lead to impaired ventricular contraction
and arrhythmias.
Damage to the Purkinje system results in increased heart rate.
Damage to the Purkinje system causes atrial fibrillation.
9. Where are baroreceptors primarily located in the human body?
Pulmonary artery and jugular vein
Femoral artery and subclavian artery
Coronary arteries and renal arteries
Aortic arch and carotid sinus
10. What does PVD stand for in the context of cardiovascular conditions?
Pulmonary Venous Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Peripheral Venous Disorder
Pulmonary Vascular Disease
11. If an elderly patient presents with increased peripheral vascular resistance and
decreased B-adrenergic receptor sensitivity, what might be a recommended
lifestyle modification to help manage their hypertension?
Increased sodium intake
Regular aerobic exercise
Decreased fluid intake
Prolonged bed rest
, 12. Which diagnostic test is commonly used to assess coronary artery disease (CAD)
and chronic stable angina?
Blood test
12-lead ECG
MRI
CT scan
13. What is the maximum number of nitroglycerin doses a patient can take within 15
minutes for chronic stable angina?
3 doses
2 doses
5 doses
4 doses
14. Describe the typical sensory changes a patient with peripheral vascular disease
might experience.
weakness/numbness
burning sensation
intense itching sharp
pain
15. Describe the role of statins in managing cardiovascular health as outlined in the
text.
Statins are used to manage diabetes by controlling blood sugar levels.
Statins are medications that increase blood flow to the heart muscle.
Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. Describe the role of nitrates in the management of acute coronary syndrome.
Nitrates increase heart rate to enhance cardiac output.
Nitrates help to relieve chest pain by dilating blood vessels, improving blood
flow to the heart.
Nitrates reduce blood pressure by constricting blood vessels.
Nitrates are used to prevent blood clots in coronary arteries.
2. If a patient with left-sided heart failure presents with cyanosis and tachycardia,
what immediate nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Encourage physical activity
Administer supplemental oxygen
Increase fluid intake
Monitor blood glucose levels
3. What does a capillary refill time greater than 3 seconds typically indicate?
Impaired arterial flow to the extremities
Lymphatic obstruction of venous return
Thrombus formation in the veins
A normal response
4. Elevated blood pressure without an identified cause. Accounts for 90-95% of all
cases of htn.
, primary htn
secondary htn
5. Describe the role of the Purkinje system in the heart's conduction pathway.
The Purkinje system is responsible for initiating the heartbeat.
The Purkinje system regulates blood flow to the atria.
The Purkinje system conducts electrical impulses throughout the ventricles,
facilitating coordinated contraction.
The Purkinje system connects the atria to the ventricles.
6. Describe the significance of detecting a bruit during a cardiovascular examination.
Detecting a bruit is irrelevant in cardiovascular assessments.
Detecting a bruit suggests normal heart function and healthy blood flow.
Detecting a bruit can indicate underlying vascular issues or turbulence in blood
flow.
Detecting a bruit only indicates high blood pressure.
7. What is a key recommendation for patients regarding bowel movements after a
myocardial infarction?
Take medication for constipation
Avoid passing stool after having food
Avoid straining during bowel movements
Avoid passing stool more than once a day
8. Describe the consequences of damage to the Purkinje system on heart function.
Damage to the Purkinje system has no significant effect on heart function.
, Damage to the Purkinje system can lead to impaired ventricular contraction
and arrhythmias.
Damage to the Purkinje system results in increased heart rate.
Damage to the Purkinje system causes atrial fibrillation.
9. Where are baroreceptors primarily located in the human body?
Pulmonary artery and jugular vein
Femoral artery and subclavian artery
Coronary arteries and renal arteries
Aortic arch and carotid sinus
10. What does PVD stand for in the context of cardiovascular conditions?
Pulmonary Venous Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Peripheral Venous Disorder
Pulmonary Vascular Disease
11. If an elderly patient presents with increased peripheral vascular resistance and
decreased B-adrenergic receptor sensitivity, what might be a recommended
lifestyle modification to help manage their hypertension?
Increased sodium intake
Regular aerobic exercise
Decreased fluid intake
Prolonged bed rest
, 12. Which diagnostic test is commonly used to assess coronary artery disease (CAD)
and chronic stable angina?
Blood test
12-lead ECG
MRI
CT scan
13. What is the maximum number of nitroglycerin doses a patient can take within 15
minutes for chronic stable angina?
3 doses
2 doses
5 doses
4 doses
14. Describe the typical sensory changes a patient with peripheral vascular disease
might experience.
weakness/numbness
burning sensation
intense itching sharp
pain
15. Describe the role of statins in managing cardiovascular health as outlined in the
text.
Statins are used to manage diabetes by controlling blood sugar levels.
Statins are medications that increase blood flow to the heart muscle.
