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Question 1 of 5

What condition is characterized by a water hammer pulse?

A. Aortic regurgitation

B. Mitral valve stenosis

C. Mitral regurgitation

D. Aortic stenosis

Correct Answer: Aortic regurgitation

Question 2 of 5

What is a chronic condition where the heart muscle becomes weakened and enlarged, reducing its ability to pump blood effectively?

A. Dilated cardiomyopathy

B. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

C. Myocarditis

D. Pericarditis

Correct Answer: Dilated cardiomyopathy

Question 3 of 5

Which type of heart disease involves the stiffening of the heart muscle, reducing its ability to relax and fill with blood?

A. Restrictive cardiomyopathy

B. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

C. Dilated cardiomyopathy

D. Ventricular hypertrophy

Correct Answer: Restrictive cardiomyopathy

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following electrocardiogram (EKG) waves represents atrial depolarization?

A. R wave

B. T wave

C. S wave

D. P wave

Correct Answer: P wave

Question 5 of 5

To detect and treat the most common complication of MI, what should the nurse do?

A. Measure hourly urine output

B. Auscultate the chest for crackles

C. Use continuous cardiac monitoring

D. Take vital signs every 2 hours for the first 8 hours

Correct Answer: Use continuous cardiac monitoring

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