Cardiac NURS 210 question n answers 2024/2025

Cardiac NURS 210orthopnea - correct answer ability to breathe only in an upright position, difficulty when lying down A student states that a client has palpable rushing vibration in the area of the pulmonic valve. What should the instructor explain that the student is feeling? - correct answer a thrill bruit - correct answer abnormal blowing or swishing sound heard during auscultation of an artery or organ murmur - correct answer abnormal swishing sound caused by improper closure of the heart valves apical pulse - correct answer pulse taken with a stethoscope and near the apex of the heart right below the nipple fingers at left midclavicular line at the fifth intercostal space Variations in the presentation of S1 are due to alterations in which heart valve? - correct answer mitral The thickest layer of tissue in the heart wall is the: - correct answer myocardium Fowler's position - correct answer a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees On examination, the nurse would expect what finding if a client is in right-sided failure? - correct answer increased jugular venous pressure A client comes to the emergency department reporting a sudden onset of dyspnea. What finding is a manifestation of dyspnea? - correct answer Shortness of breath