Question 1
0 out of 0 points
When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden
,University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for
academic integrity?
Selected Answer:
Yes
Correct Answer:
Yes
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with cerebral aneurysm. Where does
the nurse suspect the cerebral aneurysm is located?
Selected Answer: c.
Circle of Willis
Correct Answer: c.
Circle of Willis
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
A 60-year-old male undergoes surgery for a bone fracture. Which of
the following nursing measures would be most effective for
preventing pulmonary embolism (PE) in this patient?
Selected Answer: b.
Prevent deep vein thrombosis formation.
Correct Answer: b.
Prevent deep vein thrombosis formation.
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
When a patient has a massive pulmonary embolism (PE), what
complications will the nurse monitor for?
Selected Answer: a.
Damage to the lung microcapillaries
,Correct Answer: a.
Damage to the lung microcapillaries
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
Which organ should the nurse monitor closely since it is often the
first to fail in patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
(MODS)?
Selected Answer: c.
Lungs
Correct Answer: c.
Lungs
Question 6
1 out of 1 points
A 65-year-old female presents to the emergency department reporting
difficulty swallowing and shortness of breath. A CT scan would most
likely reveal an aneurysm in the:
Selected Answer: d.
Thoracic aorta
Correct Answer: d.
Thoracic aorta
Question 7
1 out of 1 points
A 51-year-old male is at the health clinic for an annual physical
exam. After walking from the car to the clinic, he developed
substernal pain. He also reported discomfort in his left shoulder and
his jaw, lasting 2 to 3 minutes and then subsiding with rest. He
indicates that this has occurred frequently over the past few months
with similar exertion. The nurse suspects he is most likely
experiencing:
Selected Answer: a.
Stable angina
, Correct Answer: a.
Stable angina
Question 8
1 out of 1 points
A 50-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking was diagnosed
with bronchogenic cancer. He developed edema and venous
distention in the upper extremities and face. Which of the following
diagnosis will the nurse observe on the chart?
Selected Answer: c.
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)
Correct Answer: c.
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)
Question 9
1 out of 1 points
A 65-year-old male presents for a routine checkup. A blood pressure
check reveals a systolic pressure of 160 mm Hg and a diastolic
pressure of 70 mm Hg. Which of the following is the most likely
cause of this type of pressure elevation?
Selected Answer: b.
Rigidity of the aorta
Correct Answer: b.
Rigidity of the aorta
Question 10
1 out of 1 points
Which characteristic changes should the nurse keep in mind while
caring for a patient with left heart failure? As left heart failure
progresses:
Selected Answer: a.
Left ventricular preload increases.
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