cardiovascular system exam questions

Which condition is characterized by the narrowing or blockage of arteries that supply blood to the heart by plaque?

A. Coronary artery disease (CAD) B. Atherosclerosis C. Peripheral artery disease D. Congestive heart failure

Which condition involves the heart muscle becoming abnormally thickened, reducing its ability to pump blood?

A. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy B. Dilated cardiomyopathy C. Restrictive cardiomyopathy D. Ischemic cardiomyopathy

The nurse is administering enoxaparin (Lovenox) to a client. What is the most important lab value to monitor?

A. Platelet count B. Hemoglobin C. White blood cell count D. aPTT

The client is on warfarin and has an INR of 1.5. What is the nurse's priority action?

A. Increase the dose of warfarin. B. Hold the next dose of warfarin. C. Continue the current dose of warfarin. D. Monitor the client's INR closely.

What test measures the pressure inside the arteries as the heart pumps blood?

A. Blood pressure test B. Pulse oximetry C. Echocardiogram D. Spirometry

Cardiovascular System Exam Questions