Quiz 1
Question 1
A 72-year-old female has a history of right heart failure caused by a right ventricular
myocardial infarction. Which of the following symptoms are specifically related to her right
heart failure?
Significant edema to both lower legs and feet
Hypertension
Decreased urine output
Dyspnea upon exertion
Question 2
Which is the most common type of congenital heart defect the nurse should assess for in
infants?
Atrial septal defect (ASD)
Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
Tetralogy of Fallot
Atrioventricular canal defect
Question 3
A nurse is teaching a patient about anaphylactic shock. Which information should the nurse
include? The onset of anaphylactic shock is usually:
Mild
Immediate and life threatening
Delayed by several hours
Delayed by 24 hours
Question 4