LVN Cardiovascular & Respiratory Care 2

Question 1

A patient presents with chest pain radiating to the left arm, diaphoresis, and nausea. The LVN's priority action is to:

Accepted Answer

Notify the charge nurse or physician immediately

Answer

Administer acetaminophen for pain relief

Answer

Position the patient in Trendelenburg

Answer

Begin oral hydration

Question 2

Which medication is administered sublingually to treat an acute angina attack?

Accepted Answer

Nitroglycerin

Answer

Metoprolol

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Furosemide

Question 3

Which dietary instruction is most important for a patient with hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Reduce sodium intake

Answer

Increase intake of potassium-rich foods

Answer

Increase daily fluid intake to 3 L

Answer

Avoid vitamin C-rich foods

Question 4

A patient returns from cardiac catheterization via femoral access. The LVN's most important immediate assessment is:

Accepted Answer

Bleeding and hematoma formation at the site

Answer

Bruising color at the puncture site

Answer

Signs of infection after 48 hours

Answer

Swelling and warmth distal to the site

Question 5

Which assessment finding indicates that a peripheral IV site has developed phlebitis?

Accepted Answer

Redness, warmth, and tenderness along the vein

Answer

Cool, pale skin around the insertion site

Answer

Increased urine output

Answer

Decreased blood pressure

Question 6

A patient diagnosed with atrial fibrillation is at greatest risk for which serious complication?

Accepted Answer

Thromboembolism and stroke

Answer

Hypoglycemia

Answer

Respiratory alkalosis

Answer

Renal calculi

Question 7

The LVN is caring for a ventilated patient. Which alarm requires immediate assessment?

Accepted Answer

High-pressure or low-pressure ventilator alarm

Answer

Low-priority equipment check alarm

Answer

Battery-backup activation alarm

Answer

Humidifier temperature alert