PN 3002 NURSING EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ALL
ANSWERS VERIFIED (TOP PERFORMANCE)
1. Q: What is the normal range for adult blood pressure?
ANSWER Systolic 90-120 mmHg and Diastolic 60-80 mmHg
2. Q: What are the classic signs of myocardial infarction (MI)?
ANSWER Chest pain/pressure, radiating pain to left arm/jaw, diaphoresis,
nausea, shortness of breath, and anxiety
3. Q: What is the first-line medication for acute chest pain suspected to be
cardiac?
ANSWER Nitroglycerin (sublingual), Aspirin, Morphine, and Oxygen (MONA
protocol)
4. Q: What lab value indicates heart muscle damage?
ANSWER Elevated troponin levels (troponin I and troponin T)
5. Q: What is the purpose of administering aspirin during an MI?
ANSWER To inhibit platelet aggregation and prevent further clot formation
6. Q: What are the modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease?
ANSWER Smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes,
sedentary lifestyle, and poor diet
7. Q: What is orthostatic hypotension?
,ANSWER A drop in blood pressure (≥20 mmHg systolic or ≥10 mmHg
diastolic) when changing from lying to standing position
8. Q: What dietary modifications are recommended for heart failure patients?
ANSWER Low sodium diet (2g/day), fluid restriction (1.5-2L/day), limit
alcohol, and reduce saturated fats
9. Q: What is the therapeutic INR range for patients on warfarin for atrial
fibrillation?
ANSWER 2.0-3.0
10. Q: What are signs of digoxin toxicity?
ANSWER Nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances (yellow-green halos),
bradycardia, and arrhythmias
11. Q: What is the normal heart rate for adults?
ANSWER 60-100 beats per minute
12. Q: What is atrial fibrillation?
ANSWER An irregular, often rapid heart rhythm originating in the atria that
can lead to blood clots and stroke
13. Q: What position should a patient with heart failure be placed in?
ANSWER High Fowler's position (sitting upright) to ease breathing
14. Q: What are the symptoms of right-sided heart failure?
ANSWER Peripheral edema, jugular venous distention, hepatomegaly, ascites,
and weight gain
, 15. Q: What are the symptoms of left-sided heart failure?
ANSWER Dyspnea, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, crackles in
lungs, and pulmonary edema
16. Q: What is the purpose of beta-blockers in cardiac patients?
ANSWER To decrease heart rate, reduce myocardial oxygen demand, and
lower blood pressure
17. Q: What is peripheral vascular disease?
ANSWER Narrowing of blood vessels outside the heart and brain, typically
affecting legs
18. Q: What are the 5 P's of acute arterial occlusion?
ANSWER Pain, Pallor, Pulselessness, Paresthesia, and Paralysis
19. Q: What teaching should be provided for patients on anticoagulants?
ANSWER Watch for bleeding signs, avoid aspirin/NSAIDs, use soft
toothbrush, regular INR monitoring, and maintain consistent vitamin K intake
20. Q: What is cardiac output?
ANSWER The amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute (normally 4-8
L/min)
21. Q: What is hypertensive crisis?
ANSWER Systolic BP >180 mmHg or diastolic BP >120 mmHg requiring
immediate medical attention
22. Q: What is the function of ACE inhibitors?
ANSWER To block conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, reducing
blood pressure and afterload
ANSWERS VERIFIED (TOP PERFORMANCE)
1. Q: What is the normal range for adult blood pressure?
ANSWER Systolic 90-120 mmHg and Diastolic 60-80 mmHg
2. Q: What are the classic signs of myocardial infarction (MI)?
ANSWER Chest pain/pressure, radiating pain to left arm/jaw, diaphoresis,
nausea, shortness of breath, and anxiety
3. Q: What is the first-line medication for acute chest pain suspected to be
cardiac?
ANSWER Nitroglycerin (sublingual), Aspirin, Morphine, and Oxygen (MONA
protocol)
4. Q: What lab value indicates heart muscle damage?
ANSWER Elevated troponin levels (troponin I and troponin T)
5. Q: What is the purpose of administering aspirin during an MI?
ANSWER To inhibit platelet aggregation and prevent further clot formation
6. Q: What are the modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease?
ANSWER Smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes,
sedentary lifestyle, and poor diet
7. Q: What is orthostatic hypotension?
,ANSWER A drop in blood pressure (≥20 mmHg systolic or ≥10 mmHg
diastolic) when changing from lying to standing position
8. Q: What dietary modifications are recommended for heart failure patients?
ANSWER Low sodium diet (2g/day), fluid restriction (1.5-2L/day), limit
alcohol, and reduce saturated fats
9. Q: What is the therapeutic INR range for patients on warfarin for atrial
fibrillation?
ANSWER 2.0-3.0
10. Q: What are signs of digoxin toxicity?
ANSWER Nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances (yellow-green halos),
bradycardia, and arrhythmias
11. Q: What is the normal heart rate for adults?
ANSWER 60-100 beats per minute
12. Q: What is atrial fibrillation?
ANSWER An irregular, often rapid heart rhythm originating in the atria that
can lead to blood clots and stroke
13. Q: What position should a patient with heart failure be placed in?
ANSWER High Fowler's position (sitting upright) to ease breathing
14. Q: What are the symptoms of right-sided heart failure?
ANSWER Peripheral edema, jugular venous distention, hepatomegaly, ascites,
and weight gain
, 15. Q: What are the symptoms of left-sided heart failure?
ANSWER Dyspnea, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, crackles in
lungs, and pulmonary edema
16. Q: What is the purpose of beta-blockers in cardiac patients?
ANSWER To decrease heart rate, reduce myocardial oxygen demand, and
lower blood pressure
17. Q: What is peripheral vascular disease?
ANSWER Narrowing of blood vessels outside the heart and brain, typically
affecting legs
18. Q: What are the 5 P's of acute arterial occlusion?
ANSWER Pain, Pallor, Pulselessness, Paresthesia, and Paralysis
19. Q: What teaching should be provided for patients on anticoagulants?
ANSWER Watch for bleeding signs, avoid aspirin/NSAIDs, use soft
toothbrush, regular INR monitoring, and maintain consistent vitamin K intake
20. Q: What is cardiac output?
ANSWER The amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute (normally 4-8
L/min)
21. Q: What is hypertensive crisis?
ANSWER Systolic BP >180 mmHg or diastolic BP >120 mmHg requiring
immediate medical attention
22. Q: What is the function of ACE inhibitors?
ANSWER To block conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, reducing
blood pressure and afterload
