NRNP-6531 Knowledge Check: Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions

NRNP-6531 Knowledge Check: Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions

Welcome to the Knowledge Check for Module 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions. This 10-question quiz will assess your understanding of the content covered in this module, which includes topics from Weeks 4 and 5. The areas of focus include:

– Acute bronchitis
– Asthma
– Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
– Other respiratory conditions
– Myocardial infarction (MI)
– Hypertension (HTN)
– Thrombotic events

Please take your time to answer each question to the best of your ability. This practice quiz is intended to help you prepare for your Midterm and Final Exams as well as your Nursing Practitioner certification exam.

Resources:

Before you begin, make sure to review the Learning Resources provided for this module. You can access these resources by clicking the weekly resources link.

Question 1

1 / 1 point
Which drug category is considered the first-line Gold standard therapy for COPD?

– Corticosteroids
– Inhaled beta-2 agonist bronchodilators
– Inhaled anticholinergic bronchodilators
– Xanthines

Correct Answer: Inhaled beta-2 agonist bronchodilators

Question 2

0 / 1 point
What is not a goal of treatment for a patient with cystic fibrosis?

– Prevent intestinal obstruction
– Provide adequate nutrition
– Promote clearance of secretions
– Replace water-soluble vitamins

Correct Answer: Replace water-soluble vitamins

Question 3

1 / 1 point
Lisa, age 49, experiences daily symptoms of asthma. She uses her inhaled short-acting beta-2 agonist daily. Her exacerbations impact her daily activities, occurring at least twice weekly and lasting for days. She also experiences exacerbations more than once weekly during the night. Which category of asthma severity does Lisa fall into?

– Mild intermittent
– Mild persistent
– Moderate persistent

Correct Answer: Mild persistent

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Question 4

1 / 1 point
Among the types of lung cancer, which has the poorest prognosis?

– Adenocarcinoma
– Epidermoid carcinoma
– Small cell carcinoma

Correct Answer: Small cell carcinoma

Question 5

1 / 1 point
How should a patient with hypertension and an abdominal aortic aneurysm be managed?

– Computed tomography scan without contrast
– Changing the patient’s BP medications
– Referral to a cardiologist

Correct Answer: Changing the patient’s BP medications

Question 6

1 / 1 point
A 57-year-old male presents to urgent care with substernal chest discomfort for the past hour. The EKG reveals ST elevations in Leads II, III, and AVF. Which myocardial infarction territory do these changes indicate?

Correct Answer: Inferior wall

Question 7

1 / 1 point
Risk factors for acute arterial insufficiency include which of the following?

– Recent myocardial infarction
– Atrial fibrillation
– Atherosclerosis

Correct Answer: All of the above

Question 8

1 / 1 point
What is the most common correlate(s) with chronic bronchitis and emphysema?

Correct Answer: Familial and genetic factors

Question 9

1 / 1 point
A patient presents to urgent care with dyspnea, fatigue, and lower extremity edema. The echocardiogram reveals an ejection fraction of 38%. What is the likely diagnosis?

Correct Answer: Mitral regurgitation

Question 10

1 / 1 point
What condition is associated with mucus production greater than 3 months per year for at least 2 consecutive years?

Correct Answer: Chronic bronchitis

Question 11

1 / 1 point
Which medication class should be avoided in patients with acute or chronic bronchitis because it can contribute to ventilation-perfusion mismatch?

Correct Answer: Xanthines

Question 12

1 / 1 point
What is not a risk factor for coronary arterial insufficiency?

– Hyperhomocysteinemia
– Smoking
– Genetic factors

Correct Answer: Alcohol ingestion

Question 13

1 / 1 point
Which patient characteristics are associated with chronic bronchitis?

Correct Answer: Overweight, cyanosis, and normal or slightly increased respiratory rate

Question 14

1 / 1 point
What is the most important teaching point about Salmeterol (Servent) for a patient with asthma?

Correct Answer: It is not effective during an acute asthma attack.

Question 15

1 / 1 point
Other than smoking cessation, what slows the progression of COPD in smokers?

Correct Answer: Engaging in moderate to high levels of physical activity

Question 16

1 / 1 point
Antibiotics have limited benefit in treating which disease process?

Correct Answer: Chronic sinusitis

Question 17

0 / 1 point
A patient presents with a blood pressure of 142/80. This patient is classified as having:

– Normal blood pressure
– Prehypertension
– Stage 1 hypertension

Correct Answer: Stage 2 hypertension

Question 18

1 / 1 point
To decrease deaths from lung cancer, what approach should be taken?

Correct Answer: Only high-risk patients should be screened routinely

Question 19

1 / 1 point
Harriet, a 79-year-old woman, comes for a follow-up on her hypertension. Her medications include one baby aspirin daily, Lisinopril 5mg daily, and Calcium 1500 mg daily. At today’s visit, her blood pressure is 170/89. According to JNC VIII guidelines, what should be done to control her blood pressure?

Correct Answer: Increase her Lisinopril to 20mg daily

Question 20

1 / 1 point
What best describes hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

Correct Answer: Poor ventricular filling and weakened myocardium