cardiovascular system exam questions and answers

Question 1 of 5

Which term refers to the relaxation phase of the heart, during which the chambers fill with blood?

A. Diastole B. Systole C. Refractoriness D. Automaticity

Question 2 of 5

What type of heart disease is characterized by the heart muscle becoming enlarged and weakened, reducing its ability to pump blood effectively?

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

Question 3 of 5

The client on furosemide (Lasix) has a potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L. What is the nurse's priority action?

A. Administer a potassium supplement. B. Hold the furosemide and notify the healthcare provider. C. Continue the current dose of furosemide. D. Administer Digibind.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client on amiodarone who develops a cough. What is the most appropriate action?

A. Notify the healthcare provider immediately. B. Reassure the client that this is a common side effect. C. Continue the amiodarone and monitor the client's symptoms. D. Discontinue the amiodarone immediately.

Question 5 of 5

Which test measures how much and how quickly you can move air out of your lungs?

A. Spirometry B. Peak flow meter C. Lung volume test D. Arterial blood gas

Cardiovascular System Exam Questions And Answers

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ATI RN

ATI RN