LPN Medical-Surgical Nursing: Cardiovascular Disorders 3

Question 1

A patient with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) complains of leg pain when walking that resolves with rest. This symptom is called:

Accepted Answer

Intermittent claudication

Answer

Intermittent claudication is muscle pain caused by inadequate arterial blood flow during exercise that is relieved by rest.

Question 2

A patient is admitted with an acute MI. Which enzyme is the MOST specific cardiac biomarker the LPN should expect to be ordered?

Accepted Answer

Troponin I

Answer

Troponin I is highly specific to cardiac muscle and is the preferred biomarker for diagnosing myocardial infarction.

Question 3

A patient is receiving IV heparin therapy. Which antidote should the LPN know is available in case of heparin overdose?

Accepted Answer

Protamine sulfate

Answer

Protamine sulfate is the specific antidote for heparin overdose, binding to heparin and neutralizing its anticoagulant effect.

Question 4

When caring for a patient post-cardiac catheterization via the femoral artery, which assessment is the LPN's highest priority?

Accepted Answer

Checking the puncture site for bleeding or hematoma

Answer

The femoral artery puncture site must be assessed frequently for bleeding or hematoma formation, as hemorrhage is a serious complication.

Question 5

A patient with chronic heart failure has a fluid restriction of 1,500 mL/day. Which action helps the patient manage thirst?

Accepted Answer

Sucking on ice chips or hard candy

Answer

Sucking on ice chips or hard candy stimulates saliva and relieves thirst without significantly contributing to fluid intake.

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