Question 1 A 28-year-old female presents to the ER reporting severe chest pain that worsens with respirations or lying down. She has a fever, tachycardia, and a friction rub. Based upon the assessment findings, the nurse determines the patient is experiencing: Selected Answer: a. Acute pericarditis Correct Answer: a. Acute pericarditis • Question 2 A 1-month-old infant visits his primary care provider for a well-baby check. Physical exam reveals decreased cardiac output, hypotension, tachycardia, and a loud murmur suggestive of aortic stenosis. Which of the following would be expected with this diagnosis? Selected Answer: b. Ventricular hypertrophy Correct Answer: b. Ventricular hypertrophy • Question 3 A+ NURS 6301 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE When a patient with left heart failure starts to have a cough and dyspnea, which principle should the nurse remember? Pulmonary symptoms, common to left heart failure, are a result of: Selected Answer: c. Pulmonary vascular congestion Correct Answer: c. Pulmonary vascular congestion • Question 4 Upon assessment of the patient, the nurse finds a widened pulse pressure and