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Question 1 of 5

The procedure that the client undertakes is described as a balloon-tipped catheter inserted through the skin and threaded from a peripheral artery into the diseased coronary artery. The inflation of the balloon compresses the atherosclerotic plaque against the arterial wall, increasing the diameter of the artery. What is the procedure called?

A. Coronary stent

B. Atherectomy

C. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)

D. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)

Question 2 of 5

The client is taking an ACE inhibitor. The nurse explains to the client that this drug acts how?

A. It blocks the calcium channels in the blood vessels.

B. It blocks the conversion of renin to angiotensin II

C. It has a positive inotropic effect on the heart.

D. It has a negative chronotropic effect on the heart.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It blocks the conversion of renin to angiotensin II

Question 3 of 5

A 70-year-old patient with cardiovascular disease attends group classes on disease process, medications, exercise, nutrition, and stress management. To promote optimal and effective learning, the cardiac-vascular nurse uses which teaching strategy?

A. Condensing the information to one session, so the patient avoids returning for additional education.

B. Customizing teaching objectives based on the learner's interests.

C. Preparing a PowerPoint presentation to enhance learning.

D. Teaching the most important information at the end of the session, to maximize retention.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Customizing teaching objectives based on the learner's interests.

Question 4 of 5

The client is to take IV heparin. What is a contraindication to giving the drug? Select all that apply.

A. Deep vein thrombosis

B. Uncontrolled bleeding

C. Thrombocytosis

D. Thrombocytopenia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Uncontrolled bleeding

Question 5 of 5

Why does the nurse assess for allergy to seafood during the initial assessment of a client with a disorder of the cardiovascular system?

A. It can contribute to cardiac symptoms

B. It may indicate an allergy to iodine

C. It can contribute to drug interactions

D. It indicates a genetic predisposition to cardiac disorders

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It may indicate an allergy to iodine

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