FREE Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Trivia Questions and Answers

Question 1

For individuals with asymptomatic peripheral artery disease, the following cardiovascular event prophylaxis should be utilized under the ACCP Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis:

Accepted Answer

ASA 75-100 mg daily

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ASA 75-100 mg daily or clopidogrel 75 mg daily

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ASA 75-100 mg daily and warfarin

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ASA 75-100 mg daily and clopidogrel 75 mg daily

Question 2

A patient with permanent pacemaker reports feeling worn out, having palpitations, and being lightheaded. Upon examination, it was discovered that the patient exhibited hypotension, jugular venous distention, and neck pulsations. The following is the root of the problem:

Accepted Answer

Pacemaker syndrome

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Lead perforation

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Pacemaker system infection

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Twiddler syndrome

Question 3

If the heart rate is at or above this level, a correction (cQT) should be made when determining the QT interval.

Accepted Answer

60 bpm

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70 bpm

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80 bpm

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50 bpm

Question 4

What distinguishes an advance directive from a POLST form in particular?

Accepted Answer

The POLST form is intended only for those with serious life-threatening illness

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There is no essential difference

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The advance directive is intended for those with more serious illness

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The POLST form is intended only for those without serious life-threatening illness

Question 5

Which of the following is a crucial component of a real interdisciplinary team?

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Collective goal

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Strong leader

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Hierarchical structure

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Individual goals

Question 6

A person with severe heart failure breathes during sleep in a Cheyne-Stokes pattern. Typically leading to:

Accepted Answer

Hypoxemia

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Hypothermia

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Hypercapnia

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Insomnia

Question 7

Suppose a patient experiences an increased heart rate after receiving nitroglycerin for angina. The following is the root issue:

Accepted Answer

Reflex tachycardia

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Increased cardiac ischemia

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Atrial fibrillation

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Myocardial infarction