Author Question: The nurse is presenting a class on risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Which of these are ... (Read 86 times)

notis · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is presenting a class on risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Which of these are considered modifiable risk factors for MI? Select all that apply.

a. Ethnicity
b. Abnormal lipids
c. Smoking
d. Gender
e. Hypertension
f.
Diabetes
g.
Family history

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a patient with possible cardiomyopathy and assesses the hepatojugular reflux. If heart failure is present, then the nurse should recognize which finding while pushing on the right upper quadrant of the patient's abdomen,

just below the rib cage?
a.
The jugular veins will rise for a few seconds and then recede back to the previous level if the heart is properly working.
b.
The jugular veins will remain elevated as long as pressure on the abdomen is maintained.
c.
An impulse will be visible at the fourth or fifth intercostal space at or inside the midclavicular line.
d.
The jugular veins will not be detected during this maneuver.

firehawk60 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, E, F
Nine modifiable risk factors for MI, as identified by a recent study, include abnormal lipids, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, abdominal obesity, psychosocial factors, consumption of fruits and vegetables, alcohol use, and regular physical activity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
When performing hepatojugular reflux, the jugular veins will rise for a few seconds and then recede back to the previous level if the heart is able to pump the additional volume created by the pushing. However, with heart failure, the jugular veins remain elevated as long as pressure on the abdomen is maintained.