NURS 4581: Exam 2 Kahoot Questions and
Correct Answers
the most common cause of cardiovascular disease is: Ans:
atherosclerosis
two risk factors for CAD that increase the workload of the heart
and increase myocardial oxygen demand are: Ans: HTN and
smoking
angina pectoris is the most common manifestation of: Ans:
oxygen supply not meeting demand of the heart muscle
teaching about implementing dietary changes to decrease the risk
of CAD has been effective when the patient says: Ans: most of my
fat intake should be from olive oil or the oils in nuts
what serum levels should be monitored in a client who has been
prescribed atorvastatin? Ans: liver enzymes
the treatment goal for a client having chest pain is: Ans: - increase
oxygen supply
- decrease oxygen demand
management goals in the treatment of CAD include: Ans: -
increasing oxygen supply while decreasing oxygen demand
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- reperfusion post-interventional therapy
- decrease modifiable risk factors
complications of CAD include: Ans: - acute coronary syndrome
- dysrhythmias
- heart failure
which of the following are the diagnostic procedures used in
identifying cardiovascular disease? Ans: - history and physical
- 12-lead EKG
- echocardiogram
- cardiac catheterization
- chest x-ray
- labs
- exercise stress test
- MRI/CT
which of the following labs are used to diagnose cardiovascular
disease? Ans: - lipid profile
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- troponin, CK-mb
- BNP
- basic metabolic profile
a client arrived to the ED 48hrs after chest pains started. the nurse
would anticipate which lab to be positive for an MI? Ans: troponin
T
ST changes on a 12-lead EKG indicates the client may be having:
Ans: ischemia/infarction
which of the following interventions are needed post-cardiac cath?
Ans: - monitor site for bleeding
- assess pulses distal to insertion site
- screen for dysrhythmias
- maintain bedrest for 2-6 hrs
a client returns post-cardiac cath. which of the following
assessments would require immediate action by the nurse? Ans: -
burning at the insertion site
- ST-segment elevation develops on EKG
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