Critical Care Exam: Cardiac Practice Questions And Answers

A patient is diagnosed with left-sided systolic dysfunction heart failure. Which of the following are expected findings with this condition? A. Echocardiogram shows an ejection fraction of 38%. B. Heart catheterization shows an ejection fraction of 65%. C. Patient has frequent episodes of nocturnal paroxysmal dyspnea. D. Options A and C are both expected findings with left sided systolic dysfunction heart failure. {Ans: d}The client is taking spironolactone daily is prescribed digoxin for the treatment of HF. Which response by the client indicates an understanding of the medication regimen? Select all that apply 1. Spironolactone may affect my digoxin blood level 2. I should seek medical care if I experience palpitations 3. I should report seeing halos or rings of light 4. Digoxin toxicity is a rare issue 5.My radial pulse rate should decrease {Ans: 1, 2, 3, 5}The nurse assesses a client after MI from occlusion of the left anterior descending artery 3 days ago. the nurse is most concerned to find what new heart sound? A. Mild apical murmur B. Pericardial friction rub C. Ejection Click D. loud S4 {Ans: B It indicates early pericarditis, which may occur within 3 days during recovery from an