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Question 1 of 5

The core of valves is covered by:

A. Endocardium

B. Pericardium

C. Myocardium

D. Smooth muscle

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Endocardium

Question 2 of 5

What assessment finding is most concerning in a patient with heart failure prescribed enalapril?

A. Persistent dry cough.

B. Blood pressure of 110/70 mmHg.

C. Serum potassium of 5.5 mEq/L.

D. Slight dizziness upon standing.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Serum potassium of 5.5 mEq/L.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is not true of the atria?

A. They have thinner myocardial walls than do ventricles.

B. They can also be called the auricles.

C. They are called receiving chambers of the heart.

D. All of the above are true of atria.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: They can also be called the auricles.

Question 4 of 5

What are nursing priorities when administering IV amiodarone?

A. Monitor for signs of pulmonary toxicity.

B. Perform frequent ECG monitoring for QT prolongation.

C. Ensure the client avoids caffeine.

D. Assess liver function tests periodically.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Monitor for signs of pulmonary toxicity.

Question 5 of 5

34 yo woman with history of a miscarriage 5 years ago presents with new right-sided hemiparesis and slurred speech for the past 2 hours Her symptoms slowly resolve while in the emergency department.

A. No further testing is necessary, as this is her first transient ischemic attack(TIA)

B. Check protein C and protein S levels

C. Check for antiphospholipid antibodies

D. Check factor VIII levels

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Check factor VIII levels

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