#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of acute myocardial infarction?
Persistent cough
Severe headache
Chest pain or discomfort
Joint pain
#2
What is the primary role of a nurse during cardiac assessment?
Administering medications
Providing emotional support
Performing physical examinations
Managing hospital finances
#3
What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure in adults?
Less than 90 mmHg
90-120 mmHg
120-140 mmHg
Greater than 140 mmHg
#4
What is the primary purpose of cardiac rehabilitation programs?
To provide social support
To monitor blood pressure
To promote physical activity and lifestyle changes
To administer medications
#5
What is the most common symptom of pericarditis?
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Palpitations
Nausea and vomiting
#6
What is the primary purpose of administering oxygen to a patient with myocardial infarction?
To reduce anxiety
To decrease heart rate
To increase oxygen supply to the heart
To improve blood sugar levels
#7
Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
Right atrium
Right ventricle
Left atrium
Left ventricle
#8
What is the most appropriate intervention for a patient with atrial fibrillation?
Administering beta-blockers
Initiating thrombolytic therapy
Performing defibrillation
Providing supplemental oxygen
#9
Which electrocardiogram (ECG) finding is characteristic of ventricular fibrillation?
Absence of P waves
Regular rhythm
Wide QRS complexes
Regular PR intervals
#10
Which medication is commonly used to reduce cholesterol levels in patients with cardiovascular disease?
Aspirin
Insulin
Statins
Beta-blockers
#11
Which of the following is a common nursing intervention for a patient with heart failure?
Encouraging sodium-rich diet
Administering fluid boluses
Monitoring weight daily
Restricting physical activity
#12
Which of the following medications is used to treat angina?
Nitrates
Antibiotics
Anticoagulants
Antidepressants
#13
Which of the following is NOT a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
High blood pressure
Obesity
Family history
Smoking
#14
Which assessment finding is suggestive of heart failure?
Bradycardia
Peripheral edema
Hypertension
Clear lung sounds
#15
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of atrial fibrillation?
Regular exercise
Low blood pressure
Sleeping on the left side
Excessive alcohol consumption
#16
What is the primary purpose of the ACC (American College of Cardiology) in the field of cardiac nursing?
To provide continuing education for nurses
To advocate for patient rights
To promote research in cardiology
To accredit nursing schools
#17
Which of the following is a common sign of cardiogenic shock?
Increased urine output
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Warm extremities
#18
Which of the following statements regarding heart murmurs is true?
Heart murmurs always indicate a serious cardiac condition
Heart murmurs are always audible without a stethoscope
Heart murmurs can be physiological or pathological
Heart murmurs are always associated with chest pain