Medical Surgical Nursing Quiz

Which artery is most commonly involved in myocardial infarction?

• Left anterior descending artery

• Right coronary artery

• Left circumflex artery

• Posterior descending artery

Which biomarker rises earliest after myocardial infarction?

• Troponin I

• CK-MB

• Myoglobin

• LDH

The normal ejection fraction of the heart is:

• 30-40%

• 40-50%

• 50-70%

• 70-90%

Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for coronary artery disease?

• Smoking

• Hypertension

• Family history

• High cholesterol

Which drug is the first-line treatment for stable angina?

• Beta-blockers

• ACE inhibitors

• Calcium channel blockers

• Statins

Beck's triad is seen in:

• Myocardial infarction

• Cardiac tamponade

• Aortic dissection

• Infective endocarditis

The normal range of serum creatinine in adults is:

• 0.3-0.6 mg/dL

• 0.6-1.3 mg/dL

• 1.5-2.5 mg/dL

• 2.5-3.5 mg/dL

Which of the following is the most common cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

• Glomerulonephritis

• Diabetes mellitus

• Polycystic kidney disease

• Hypertension

The gold standard test for measuring glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is:

• Serum creatinine

• Creatinine clearance

• Inulin clearance test

• Urinalysis

Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly seen in chronic renal failure?

• Hypokalemia

• Hyperkalemia

• Hypernatremia

• Hypocalcemia