This document is a nursing practice quiz designed to reinforce knowledge of endocarditis and pericarditis for nursing students and clinicians. It presents ten multiple‑choice or multiple‑select questions covering key clinical concepts such as pain triggers in pericarditis, assessment findings for cardiac tamponade, the primary purpose of IV antibiotics in endocarditis, signs of heart failure and decreased cardiac output, therapeutic positioning, auscultation findings, patient education on infection risk, identification of classic peripheral lesions (Osler's nodes), and prophylactic antibiotic use to prevent endocarditis recurrence. Each question is followed by the correct answer and a concise rationale that explains the underlying pathophysiology, nursing assessment priorities, and evidence‑based interventions. The overall purpose is to provide a concise, exam‑style review that emphasizes critical assessment cues, nursing actions, and patient teaching points related to these cardiac infections.
Questions this document answers
All of the above (deep breathing, lying supine, movement)
Muffled heart sounds, Jugular venous distension, Hypotension
Eradicate the causative microorganism
Peripheral edema, Shortness of breath, Fatigue
Reduce pressure on the heart