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

These are classic signs of myocardial infarction, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate physician notification.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Nitroglycerin

Answer

Sublingual nitroglycerin rapidly dilates coronary vessels, relieving ischemic chest pain within minutes.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Reduce sodium intake

Answer

Reducing sodium lowers fluid retention and vascular resistance, directly decreasing blood pressure.

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

Bleeding and hematoma at the femoral access site are the most immediate post-catheterization complications requiring monitoring.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Redness, warmth, and tenderness along the vein

Answer

Phlebitis is characterized by the classic inflammatory signs: redness, warmth, and tenderness along the affected vein.

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