Exam 2: Chapters 19 & 20 (quiz) ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
The most recent blood work of a client with a diagnosis C. Inhibition of the renin angiotensin aldosterone system
of heart failure indicates increased levels of atrial
natriuretic peptide (ANP) and brain natriuretic peptide
(BNP). What is the most likely effect of these peptides on
the client's physiology?
A. Water rentention
B. Increased tubular sodium reabsorption
C. Inhibition of the renin angiotensin aldosterone system
D. Sympathetic nervous stimulation
A client was in car accident client while not wearing a C. Pericardial effusion
seatbelt and has sustained multiple rib fractures. During
assessment, the nurse is having a hard time hearing heart
sounds, and the client reports chest pain/pressure
repeatedly. This client may be experiencing:
A. Cardiomyopathy
B. Pericarditis
C. Pericardial effusion
D. AMI
ANSWERS
The most recent blood work of a client with a diagnosis C. Inhibition of the renin angiotensin aldosterone system
of heart failure indicates increased levels of atrial
natriuretic peptide (ANP) and brain natriuretic peptide
(BNP). What is the most likely effect of these peptides on
the client's physiology?
A. Water rentention
B. Increased tubular sodium reabsorption
C. Inhibition of the renin angiotensin aldosterone system
D. Sympathetic nervous stimulation
A client was in car accident client while not wearing a C. Pericardial effusion
seatbelt and has sustained multiple rib fractures. During
assessment, the nurse is having a hard time hearing heart
sounds, and the client reports chest pain/pressure
repeatedly. This client may be experiencing:
A. Cardiomyopathy
B. Pericarditis
C. Pericardial effusion
D. AMI
