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Question 1 of 5

Which blood pressure(BP) finding by the nurse indicates that no changes in therapy are needed for a patient with stage 1 hypertension who has a history of diabetes mellitus?

A. 102/60 mm Hg

B. 128/76 mm Hg

C. 139/90 mm Hg

D. 136/82 mm Hg

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 128/76 mm Hg

Question 2 of 5

Lusitropic impairment refers to

A. poor contractile force.

B. impaired diastolic relaxation.

C. altered action potential conduction rate.

D. altered automaticity.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: impaired diastolic relaxation.

Question 3 of 5

Identify the structure found in a fetus that allows blood to flow directly from the pulmonary trunk into the aorta.

A. Fossa ovalis

B. Foramen ovale

C. Trabeculae carneae

D. Ductus arteriosus

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ductus arteriosus

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is a pulmonary complication of TB?

A. Hemoptysis

B. Pneumothorax

C. Extensive pulmonary destruction

D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 5 of 5

What structures in the heart wall prevent the AV (atrioventricular) valves from opening up into the atria?

A. papillary muscles

B. auricles

C. interventricular septum

D. endocardium

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: papillary muscles

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