Question 1
A 1-month-old infant visits his primary care provider for a well-baby check. Physical exam
reveals decreased cardiac output, hypotension, tachycardia, and a loud murmur suggestive
of aortic stenosis. Which of the following would be expected with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: b. Ventricular hypertrophy
Question 2
A 51-year-old male presents with recurrent chest pain on exertion. He is diagnosed with
angina pectoris. When he asks what causes the pain, how should the nurse respond? The
pain occurs when:
Correct Answer: b. The myocardial oxygen supply has fallen below demand.
Question 3
A 60-year-old female was diagnosed with mitral stenosis. As a result, the nurse realizes the
patient has incomplete emptying of the:
Correct Answer: d. Left ventricle
Question 4
When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct
including the expectations for academic integrity?
Correct Answer: YES
Question 5