LPN Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular Disorders 2

Question 1

A patient with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. Which electrolyte imbalance should the LPN monitor for most closely?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia

Answer

Furosemide is a loop diuretic that causes significant potassium loss, putting patients at risk for hypokalemia.

Question 2

A patient with atrial fibrillation is on warfarin therapy. Which lab value does the LPN check to monitor anticoagulation effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

INR

Answer

The INR (International Normalized Ratio) is used to monitor warfarin therapy effectiveness and guide dosing adjustments.

Question 3

A patient reports crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm. What is the LPN's FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the charge nurse or physician immediately

Answer

The LPN must immediately notify the charge nurse or physician of suspected myocardial infarction symptoms before initiating other interventions.

Question 4

Which finding in a patient with hypertensive crisis requires the LPN to report immediately to the RN?

Accepted Answer

Severe headache and blurred vision

Answer

Severe headache and blurred vision in a hypertensive patient may indicate hypertensive encephalopathy, a medical emergency.

Question 5

A patient is diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the left leg. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Measure and compare bilateral calf circumferences daily

Answer

Measuring bilateral calf circumferences daily helps monitor for progression or resolution of DVT swelling.

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