Qatar DHP Cardiovascular Nursing Practice Questions

1. Which investigation is most commonly used to confirm pulmonary embolism in a haemodynamically stable patient?

1. A. Echocardiogram only
2. B. Chest X-ray only
3. C. CT pulmonary angiography
4. D. Abdominal ultrasound

2. Which finding may be present in a patient with an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

1. A. A pulsating mass in the abdomen
2. B. A rigid, board-like abdomen with no pulse
3. C. Pain relieved by eating
4. D. Yellowing of the skin

3. A nurse is teaching a patient newly diagnosed with hypertension about diet. Which statement by the patient shows understanding?

1. A. "I can use as much sea salt as I like because it is natural."
2. B. "I will limit canned soups and processed meats because they are high in salt."
3. C. "I only need to cut down on salt on the days my blood pressure is high."
4. D. "I should avoid fruit and vegetables because they contain potassium."

4. A patient is prescribed sublingual glyceryl trinitrate (nitroglycerin) for chest pain. Which instruction is correct?

1. A. Swallow the tablet whole with water at the onset of pain
2. B. Wait 30 minutes between each tablet before seeking help
3. C. Take a tablet only after the pain has lasted more than 1 hour
4. D. Call emergency services if the pain is not better or is worse 5 minutes after the first dose

5. A few hours after cardiac surgery, a patient's mediastinal chest tube drainage suddenly stops after being heavy. The blood pressure is falling, heart rate rising and neck veins are distended. What should the nurse suspect?

1. A. Hypoglycaemia
2. B. Cardiac tamponade
3. C. Fluid overload from IV fluids
4. D. Expected post-operative recovery