Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Exam Prep I - Question List

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46. What is the investigation protocol for a follow-up patient of post percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of carotid artery?
  1. Doppler ultrasound and Magnetic resonance imaging every 6 months
  2. Examination 1-week post-procedure to check neurological status, Doppler ultrasound every 3-6 months then every year, Magnetic resonance imaging 3-months post-procedure
  3. Echocardiography, Doppler ultrasound 1-week post-procedure and then every 6 months
  4. Echocardiography, Doppler ultrasound and Magnetic resonance imaging at 1-week post-procedure and then every year
47. The nurse is going to assist the interventionist during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. Which drugs should the nurse prepare to administer to the patient?
  1. Heparin, Streptokinase
  2. Heparin, Nitroglycerin, Abciximab
  3. Heparin, Warfarin
  4. Heparin, warfarin, Aspirin
48. What signs would be most indicative that Thrombolytic Therapy has been successful in the patient who has had a myocardial infarction and is four hours into Thrombolytic Therapy?
  1. A respiratory rate of 22/ minute and an oxygen saturation of 94% on 1 liter of oxygen
  2. A heart rate of 102 and a blood pressure of 138/82
  3. A return of an elevated ST interval to normal on the electrocardiogram
  4. A PR interval less than 0.24 on the electrocardiogram
49. Which of the following options are available for prevention of development of aneurysm?
  1. Regular use of aspirin, taking proper rest and ensuring enough sleep
  2. Proper control of blood pressure, avoid smoking, avoid straining, maintain proper cholesterol level, exercise regularly
  3. Regular anticoagulation and maintain proper cholesterol level
  4. Proper control of blood pressure and use of stimulant drugs
50. Which is the most common type of cardiomyopathy?
  1. Restrictive cardiomyopathy
  2. Dilated cardiomyopathy
  3. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  4. Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia

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