a. Myocarditis
b. Cardiomyopathy
c. Cardiomegaly
d. Pericarditis
Answer: c. Cardiomegaly
2. A pulsating abdominal mass usually indicates which of the following conditions?
a. Enlarged spleen
b. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
c. Gastic distention
d. Gastritis
Answer: b. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
3. In which of the following disorders would the nurse expect to assess sacral eddema in bedridden client?
a. Right-sided heart failure
b. Pulmonary emboli
c. Renal failure
d. Diabetes Mellitus
Answer: a. Right-sided heart failure
4. Which of the following blood tests is most indicative of cardiac damage?
a. Lactate dehydrogenase
b. Complete blood count
c. Troponin I
d. Creatine kinase
Answer: c. Troponin I
5. Which of the following groups of symptoms indicated a ruptured abdominal aneurysm?
a. Lower back pain, increased BP, decreased RBC, increased WBC
b. Intermittent lower back pain, decreased BP, decreased RBC, increased WBC
d. Severe lower back pain, decreased BP, decreased RBC, increased WBC
Answer: d. Severe lower back pain, decreased BP, decreased RBC, increased WBC
