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1 Cardiovascular Assessment and Nursing Priorities Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Cardiovascular Assessment and Nursing Priorities, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: An abnormal cardiac monitor tracing should be interpreted alongside the patient's clinical condition.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Fill in the blank
1 point

The normal first and second heart sounds are called .

03
Choose one
1 point

A patient's blood pressure reading is unexpectedly different from the patient's usual values, but the patient is stable. What is the best next action?

  1. A

    Record the result without checking it because one reading fully establishes the patient's usual blood pressure.

  2. B

    Recheck the reading with correct technique and an appropriately sized cuff, if the patient's condition allows.

  3. C

    Use a smaller cuff to confirm whether the pressure is high.

  4. D

    Wait until the next visit before taking any further measurements.

04
Written response
1 point

What hemodynamic term describes ventricular filling and stretch before contraction?

05
Choose all
1 point

Select all the modifiable cardiovascular risk factors from the list.

  1. A

    High blood pressure

  2. B

    Tobacco use

  3. C

    Increasing age

  4. D

    Diabetes

  5. E

    Excess body weight

  6. F

    Physical inactivity

  7. G

    An unhealthy eating pattern

06
Choose one
1 point

For a nonpregnant adult, how is a blood pressure reading of 134/86 mm Hg classified using the 2025 categories?

  1. A

    Normal

  2. B

    Elevated blood pressure

  3. C

    Stage 1 hypertension

  4. D

    Stage 2 hypertension

07
Written response
1 point

A patient's heart rate is 80 beats/min80\ \text{beats/min} and stroke volume is 60 mL/beat60\ \text{mL/beat}. Calculate the cardiac output in L/min.

08
Choose all
1 point

A patient reports palpitations. Select all accompanying findings that require urgent escalation.

  1. A

    Chest pain

  2. B

    Shortness of breath

  3. C

    Hypotension

  4. D

    A sensation of skipped beats without other symptoms

  5. E

    Fainting

  6. F

    Altered mental status

09
True or false
1 point

True or false: Every patient with a cardiovascular disorder should automatically receive oxygen.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

10
Fill in the blank
1 point

A very fast heart rate can reduce cardiac output because it may limit and forward blood flow.

11
Choose one
1 point

A person in the community develops new chest discomfort and shortness of breath that may indicate a heart attack. What should be done?

  1. A

    Schedule a routine appointment and monitor symptoms at home.

  2. B

    Wait to see whether the discomfort resolves before seeking help.

  3. C

    Call 911 immediately.

  4. D

    Attempt routine self-care before contacting emergency services.

12
Choose one
1 point

A patient has a very fast heart rate. Which explanation best describes why cardiac output could fall rather than rise?

  1. A

    A faster rate always increases cardiac output, regardless of filling or rhythm.

  2. B

    A very fast rate can reduce ventricular filling and forward blood flow.

  3. C

    Heart rate does not affect cardiac output.

  4. D

    A fast rate increases stroke volume by eliminating the need for ventricular filling.

13
Open ended
1 point

After intervening for a cardiovascular change, what should the nurse reassess, communicate to the healthcare team, and document?

14
Choose one
1 point

Which approach is most likely to produce a reliable blood pressure reading when the patient’s condition allows?

  1. A

    Place the cuff over a sleeve and let the arm hang at the patient’s side.

  2. B

    Use a correctly sized cuff on the bare arm, with the patient seated and the arm supported at heart level when feasible.

  3. C

    Use the same cuff size for every patient and measure immediately after activity.

  4. D

    Have the patient stand with the arm unsupported to obtain a representative reading.

15
Choose one
1 point

Which group contains only modifiable cardiovascular risk factors?

  1. A

    Increasing age, family history, and established cardiovascular disease

  2. B

    Family history, kidney disease, and increasing age

  3. C

    High blood pressure, tobacco use, and physical inactivity

  4. D

    Increasing age, tobacco use, and family history

16
True or false
1 point

True or false: One isolated blood pressure reading is enough to establish a patient’s usual blood pressure and diagnose hypertension.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

17
Written response
1 point

A patient’s heart rate is 80 beats/min and stroke volume is 70 mL/beat. Using CO=HR×SVCO = HR \times SV, what is the cardiac output? Enter the value in mL/min.

18
Choose one
1 point

A nonpregnant adult has a properly measured blood pressure of 134/84 mm Hg. Which category matches the classification described in the material?

  1. A

    Stage 1 hypertension

  2. B

    Elevated blood pressure

  3. C

    Stage 2 hypertension

  4. D

    Normal blood pressure

19
Written response
1 point

Which hemodynamic factor describes ventricular filling and stretch before contraction?

20
Choose one
1 point

A patient with heart failure develops increasing ankle swelling. Which assessment plan best helps evaluate possible worsening congestion?

  1. A

    Measure only the patient’s temperature and ask about appetite.

  2. B

    Track blood pressure once and avoid reassessing lung sounds.

  3. C

    Assess peripheral pulses only, because fluid changes do not affect breathing.

  4. D

    Assess breathing, lung sounds, edema, JVD, weight trends, and intake and output as ordered.