RISKS
The race in the U.S. at the highest risk of HTN:
A. African Americans
B. Mexican Americans
C. Asian Americans
African Americans
DVT's in the lower extremities are more likely to cause pain in what part of the leg?
A. thigh
B. calf
C. ankle
Calf
The classification of BP that is greater or equal to 140/90:
A. Stage I HTN
B. Stage II HTN
C. Stage III HTN
Stage II HTN
The commonly ordered blood test to detect fibrin produced by blood clots:
A. Platelet count
B. Prothrombin time
C. D. dimer
D. dimer
The maximum number of SL Nitroglycerin tablets a client experiencing angina can take every 5 minutes.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
3 tablets
The hormone in birth control pills that increases a client's risk for DVT is:
A. Testosterone
B. Progesterone
C. Estrogen
Estrogen
Which of the following assessment findings would indicate the client possibly has a pulmonary embolism:
A. Bright red hemoptysis
B. Peripheral pitting edema
C. Sudden blurred vision
Hemoptysis is coughing up blood
The nurse should avoid which action if a diagnosed DVT is present in a client's leg?
A. Elevating the extremity on pillows
B. Performing the Homan's sign
C. Assisting the client out of bed
Homan's sign (To avoid dislodging the DVT)
The therapeutic range of the INR for a client taking warfarin (Coumadin) for DVT is:
A. 1-3
B. 2-3
C. 3-4
2-3
These types of medications are considered "blood thinners" or anticoagulants
A. Thrombolytics
B. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS)
C. Xa Inhibitors
Xa Inhibitors
Obesity is classified as a BMI greater than at least what number?
A. 25
B. 30
C. 35
30
The type of angina that is unpredictable and can occur when an artery spasms:
A. Stable angina
B. Prinzmetal angina
C. Unstable angina
Prinzmetal angina
Atypical symptoms of MI can be present in persons with this specific condition
A. Depression
B. Arteriosclerosis
C. Diabetes
Diabetes (also > 85, women)
The test that checks and compares blood pressures in the upper and lower extremities is called:
A. Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)
B. Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)
C. Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Cilostazol (Pletal) helps in the treatment of PVD/PAD by doing what action:
A. opening valves in the veins
B. vasodilating the arteries
C. increasing platelets levels
vasodilation (and inhibiting platelets)
The invasive surgery which would put a client at most risk for DVTs is:
A. Colonoscopy
B. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
C. Total hip replacement surgery
Total hip replacement surgery(orthopedic)
The term used to described the intermittent, aching and cramping pain in the legs from PAD is called:
A. Neuropathy
B. Thrombophlebitis
C. Claudication
Claudication
A client with a PE may report worsening chest pain when doing what specific body movement?
A. Taking in deep breaths
B. Bending their knees
C. Raising their arms
Taking a deep breaths
A commonly ordered cardiac marker that specifically detects damage to the heart muscle include:
A. Total CK
B. CK- MB
C. CRP
CK-MB
During overlap therapy for DVT, when are Heparin and Warfarin started during med administration:
A. Warfarin before Heparin
B. Heparin before Warfarin
C. At the same time
Heparin before Warfarin
Eating low amounts of foods with this electrolyte can increase a person's risk for HTN.
A. Calcium
B. Phosphorus
C. Sodium
Calcium (also potassium and magnesium)
The type of hypertensive crisis with a rapid onset of extreme HBP but no symptoms is called hypertensive
A. Emergency
B. Rebound
C. Urgency
Hypertensive Urgency
The leg of a client with PVD/PAD will appear the colors _____when elevated and ____ when in the dependent position.
A. grey/red
B. red/white
C. white/grey
greyish/white ; bright red (rubor)
The alternate test to diagnose PE when the client can not have contrast is:
A. VQ scan
B. Chest X-ray
C. Echocardiogram
VQ Scan
The primary type of IV meds that treats client in hypertensive crisis are:
A. Diuretics
B. Vasodilators
C. Alpha 1 Blockers
Vasodilators