BSN 246 - Sherpath - Valvular Heart Disease questions and
answers A+ Grade
Which statement describes what occurs in the heart in the patient with valvular stenosis?
The valve opening is larger and does not close effectively.
There is a difference of pressure on the 2 sides of the valve.
The valve can no longer move.
The backward flow of blood is restricted.
- correct answer There is a difference of pressure on the 2 sides of the valve.
Which heart change is seen in a patient with stenosis caused by rheumatic infectious endocarditis?
Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Left atrial pressure and volume increase
Contractures and adhesions develop
Higher pulmonic vasculature pressure
Stenotic mitral valve takes on a "fish mouth" shape
, Severe mitral annular calcification occurs
- correct answer Contractures and adhesions develop
Higher pulmonic vasculature pressure
Stenotic mitral valve takes on a "fish mouth" shape
Severe mitral annular calcification occurs
Which genetic condition is associated with mitral valve prolapse (MVP)?
Marfan's syndrome
Turner syndrome
Down syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome
- correct answer Marfan's syndrome
Which information would the nurse keep in mind when using nitroglycerin to treat aortic stenosis (AS)?
Can contribute to development of a heart murmur
Use with caution due to side effects
Given prophylactically to asymptomatic patients
Can be effective in treating dyspnea
- correct answer Use with caution due to side effects
Which condition is a common cause of aortic regurgitation? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct.
Syphilis
Rheumatic heart disease
answers A+ Grade
Which statement describes what occurs in the heart in the patient with valvular stenosis?
The valve opening is larger and does not close effectively.
There is a difference of pressure on the 2 sides of the valve.
The valve can no longer move.
The backward flow of blood is restricted.
- correct answer There is a difference of pressure on the 2 sides of the valve.
Which heart change is seen in a patient with stenosis caused by rheumatic infectious endocarditis?
Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Left atrial pressure and volume increase
Contractures and adhesions develop
Higher pulmonic vasculature pressure
Stenotic mitral valve takes on a "fish mouth" shape
, Severe mitral annular calcification occurs
- correct answer Contractures and adhesions develop
Higher pulmonic vasculature pressure
Stenotic mitral valve takes on a "fish mouth" shape
Severe mitral annular calcification occurs
Which genetic condition is associated with mitral valve prolapse (MVP)?
Marfan's syndrome
Turner syndrome
Down syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome
- correct answer Marfan's syndrome
Which information would the nurse keep in mind when using nitroglycerin to treat aortic stenosis (AS)?
Can contribute to development of a heart murmur
Use with caution due to side effects
Given prophylactically to asymptomatic patients
Can be effective in treating dyspnea
- correct answer Use with caution due to side effects
Which condition is a common cause of aortic regurgitation? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct.
Syphilis
Rheumatic heart disease
