NUR 172 Exam 1 questions with verified answers
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_____ also known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are a class of lipid-lowering
medications that reduce illness and mortality in those who are at high risk of
cardiovascular disease
A. Diuretics
B. ACE inhibitors
C. Beta blockers
D. Statins Ans✓✓✓ D (ex: Atorvastatin/Lipitor)
A 55 y/o male with PMHx of increased BMI, cigarette smoking, and family Hx of
CAD comes to the ED w/ complaints of indigestion associated with activity. What
type of angina is this pt most likely experiencing?
A. Stable angina
B. Unstable angina
C. Variant angina
D. Silent ischemia Ans✓✓✓ A
A 67 year old patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of venous
insufficiency. Which patient statement is most supportive of the diagnosis?
A. "I can't get my shoes on at the end of the day"
B. "I can't see to ever get my feet warm enough"
C. " I have burning leg pains after I walk two blocks"
D. "I wake up during the night because my legs hurt" Ans✓✓✓ A
, A 73 year old pt w/ chronic A-fib develops sudden severe pain, pulselessness,
pallor, and coolness in the right leg wile walking. The nurse should notify the HCP
and immediately...
A. Apply a compression stocking to the leg
B. Elevate the leg above the level of the heart
C. Assist the pt in gently exercising the leg
D. Put the pt in bed in the supine position Ans✓✓✓ D
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a male client newly prescribed atenolol.
Which information is important for the nurse to teach this client?
A. Causes and treatments for erectile dysfunction
B. Control of excessive flatus
C. Management of incontinence
D. Prevention of constipation Ans✓✓✓ A (atenolol = beta blocker used to treat
HTN and angina)
A nurse is teaching a pt with newly diagnosed chronic stable angina. Which
instructions should the nurse incorporate in the teaching session on measures to
prevent future angina? Select all that apply
A. Increase isometric arm exercises to build endurance
B. Wear a face mask outdoors in cold weather
C. Take NTG before a stressful situation even though pain is not present
D. Perform most exertion activities in the morning
E. Take a stool softener if constipation is an issue
F. Eliminate tobacco use Ans✓✓✓ BCEF
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_____ also known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are a class of lipid-lowering
medications that reduce illness and mortality in those who are at high risk of
cardiovascular disease
A. Diuretics
B. ACE inhibitors
C. Beta blockers
D. Statins Ans✓✓✓ D (ex: Atorvastatin/Lipitor)
A 55 y/o male with PMHx of increased BMI, cigarette smoking, and family Hx of
CAD comes to the ED w/ complaints of indigestion associated with activity. What
type of angina is this pt most likely experiencing?
A. Stable angina
B. Unstable angina
C. Variant angina
D. Silent ischemia Ans✓✓✓ A
A 67 year old patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of venous
insufficiency. Which patient statement is most supportive of the diagnosis?
A. "I can't get my shoes on at the end of the day"
B. "I can't see to ever get my feet warm enough"
C. " I have burning leg pains after I walk two blocks"
D. "I wake up during the night because my legs hurt" Ans✓✓✓ A
, A 73 year old pt w/ chronic A-fib develops sudden severe pain, pulselessness,
pallor, and coolness in the right leg wile walking. The nurse should notify the HCP
and immediately...
A. Apply a compression stocking to the leg
B. Elevate the leg above the level of the heart
C. Assist the pt in gently exercising the leg
D. Put the pt in bed in the supine position Ans✓✓✓ D
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a male client newly prescribed atenolol.
Which information is important for the nurse to teach this client?
A. Causes and treatments for erectile dysfunction
B. Control of excessive flatus
C. Management of incontinence
D. Prevention of constipation Ans✓✓✓ A (atenolol = beta blocker used to treat
HTN and angina)
A nurse is teaching a pt with newly diagnosed chronic stable angina. Which
instructions should the nurse incorporate in the teaching session on measures to
prevent future angina? Select all that apply
A. Increase isometric arm exercises to build endurance
B. Wear a face mask outdoors in cold weather
C. Take NTG before a stressful situation even though pain is not present
D. Perform most exertion activities in the morning
E. Take a stool softener if constipation is an issue
F. Eliminate tobacco use Ans✓✓✓ BCEF
