Practice Question
What is the primary pathophysiological reason for performing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
To increase oxygen supply to the heart muscle.
Rationale:
🟨 CABG reroutes blood around a blocked coronary artery, restoring oxygen-rich blood flow to heart tissue.
🟨 It is used in severe coronary artery disease where perfusion is critically impaired.
🟨 The goal is to prevent myocardial infarction and preserve cardiac function.
🟨 Increased oxygen supply reduces anginal symptoms and improves activity tolerance.
🟨 It helps protect the myocardium from ischemic injury, reducing the risk of sudden cardiac death.
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A nurse is preparing a client for a scheduled Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Which statement made by the client should the nurse report to the Primary Healthcare Provider (PHCP)?
Answer Choices:
A. “I am allergic to shellfish.”.
B. “I may feel a warm sensation during the procedure.”.
C. “I get anxious when I am in closed spaces.”.
D. “I took my metformin this morning.”.
Which medication, when noted in a patient’s history, will diminish the effects of Warfarin (Coumadin)?
Answer Choices:
A. Iron supplement for anemia.
B. Furosemide (Lasix) for fluid retention.
C. Simvastatin (Zocor) for cholesterol control.
D. Yaz (drospirenone/estradiol) as an oral contraceptive.
What should a nurse inquire about from a patient with a past history of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and other vascular issues?
Answer Choices:
A. Recurring chest pain.
B. A peptic ulcer.
C. An aneurysm.
D. Rheumatoid arthritis.
A nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone an angiogram. What should the nurse prioritize in assessing and documenting for this patient?
Answer Choices:
A. Inquiring about an allergy to iodine.
B. Checking peripheral pulses in the affected leg.
C. Monitoring for decreased blood pressure.
D. Tracking fluid intake.
An older patient with chronic atrial fibrillation develops sudden severe pain, pulselessness, pallor, and coolness in the right leg, consistent with acute arterial occlusion. After the nurse notifies the healthcare provider, what should the nurse do next?
Answer Choices:
A. Elevate the leg above the level of the heart.
B. Assist the patient in gently exercising the leg.
C. Apply a compression stocking to the leg.
D. Keep the patient in bed in the supine position.
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: Medical-surgical📚
- Answer Choices: 4
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