PCCN Practice Questions - Quiz 07

Question 1 of 10

1. Question

All of the following are etiology of hypertension EXCEPT

Adrenal hypertension origin is a result of a tumor secreting epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Renal hypertension origin is caused by either a blood supply interruption or a disease state of the kidney.
Cardiovascular hypertension may act as a cause of either HF or myocardial ischemia.
The origin of obstetric hypertension is clear and is usually presents in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Question 2 of 10

2. Question

All of the following listed below are considered the most common symptoms of hypertension EXCEPT

Severe headache accompanied by vomiting
Restlessness and mental confusion
Noticeable signs of a particular organ injury
Body pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting

Question 3 of 10

3. Question

What drug should be employed to improve blood pressure for patients with severe hypotension?

Vasoconstrictors such as norepinephrine or dopamine should employ.
Alpha-blockers may be employed to improve and stabilize blood pressure
Diuretics and vasodilators (nitroglycerin, diltiazem) may be employed.
Combined alpha and beta-blockers may be deployed to improve blood pressure.

Question 4 of 10

4. Question

All of the following describes intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) EXCEPT

IABP decreases the afterload level of the left ventricle and increases blood flow into the coronary arteries.
It is beneficial for refractory cardiac failure and cardiogenic shock treatment.
One of its usages is as a supplement to medical treatment for cardiogenic shock.
IABP decreases strain on the left ventricle by increasing afterload in the aorta.

Question 5 of 10

5. Question

When does hypovolemic shock likely occur?

It occurs if there is a threat to tissue oxygenation secondary to a loss of cardiac output and stroke volume.
It occurs when there is a decrease in the afterload level of the left ventricle.
It occurs when there is an increase in a stroke volume level.
It occurs when there is a cardiogenic shock.

Question 6 of 10

6. Question

Which of the following is a pharmacologic treatment to improve cardiac output?

You can use diuretics and vasodilators to improve cardiac output
Inotropes may be used as a treatment to improve cardiac output
Diuretic therapy, venodilators, and fluid and sodium restriction
Atropine or epinephrine may be tried

Question 7 of 10

7. Question

What causes a hypovolemic shock?

It is caused by loss of circulating blood volume.
It is caused by low cardiac output.
It is caused by hypertension.
It is caused by low stroke volume.

Question 8 of 10

8. Question

What is the risk of the arrest or block is frequent?

If it happens often, both sinus pause/arrest and sinus block may probably be able to proceed to reduced cardiac output.
If it happens often, both sinus pause/arrest and sinus block may increase the cardiac output.
If it happens frequently, both sinus pause/arrest and sinus block increase the stroke volume.
If it happens frequently, both sinus pause/arrest and sinus block decrease the stroke volume.

Question 9 of 10

9. Question

All of the following are characteristics associated with Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia EXCEPT

Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia can start suddenly.
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia can end abruptly.
The ventricles respond to every impulse and create a rapid ventricular response.
The ventricles responses to certain impulse only.

Question 10 of 10

10. Question

All of the following are the nursing interventions in treating paroxysmal atrial tachycardia EXCEPT

Nurses should document the dysrhythmia with a rhythm strip.
Nurses assess and monitor the patient for any signs of ischemia and decompensation.
Nurses should also be prepared for synchronized cardioversion.
Nurses can medicate either as ordered by the physician or not.

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