CARDIOVASCULAR NCLEX REAL EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST VERSION//ALREADY GRADED A+
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CARDIOVASCULAR NCLEX REAL EXAM AND STUDY
GUIDE 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024-
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CARDIOVASCULAR NCLEX REAL EXAM AND STUDY
GUIDE 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024-
2025 LATEST VERSION//ALREADY GRADED A+
CARDIOVASCULAR NCLEX REAL EXAM AND STUDY
GUIDE 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024-
2025 LATEST VERSION//ALREADY GRADED A+
The nurse is assessing the client diagnosed with long-term arterial occlusive disease. Which assessment
data support the diagnosis?
a. Hairless skin on the legs.
b. Brittle, flaky toenails.
c. Petechiae on the soles of feet.
d. Nonpitting ankle edema. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Hairless skin on the legs.
The health-care provider ordered a femoral angiogram for the client diagnosed with arterial occlusive
disease. Which assessment data support the diagnosis?
a. Explain that this procedure will be done at the bedside.
b. Discuss with the client that he or she will be on bedrest with bathroom privileges.
c. Inform the client that no intravenous access will be needed.
d. Inform the client that fluids will be increased after the procedure. - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Inform the
client that fluids will be increased after the procedure.
Which medication should the nurse expect the HCP to order for a client diagnosed with arterial occlusive
disease?
a. An anticoagulant medication.
b. An antihypertensive medication.
c. An antiplatelet medication.
d. A muscle relaxant. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. An antiplatelet medication.
The nurse and UAP are caring for a 64-year-old client who is 4 hours postoperative bilateral femoral-
popliteal bypass surgery. Which nursing task should be delegated to the UAP?
a. Monitor the continuous passive motion machine.
b. Assist the client to the bedside commode.
c. Feed the client the evening meal.
,d. Elevate the foot of the client's bed. - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Elevate the foot of the client's bed.
The nurse is teaching a class on CAD. Which modifiable risk factor should the nurse discuss when
teaching about atherosclerosis?
a. Stress
b. Age
c. Gender
d. Family history - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Stress
The client asks the nurse, "My doctor just told me the atherosclerosis is why my legs hurt when I walk.
What does that mean?" Which response by the nurse would be the best response?
a. "The muscle fibers and endothelial lining of your arteries have become thickened."
b. "The next time you see your HCP, ask what atherosclerosis means."
c. "The valves in the veins of your legs are incompetent so your legs hurt."
d. "You have a hardening of your arteries and that decreases the oxygen to your legs." - CORRECT
ANSWER-d. "You have a hardening of your arteries and that decreases the oxygen to your legs."
The client diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease is overweight, has smoke 2 packs of cigarettes a
day for 20 years, and sits behind a desk all day. What is the strongest factor in the development of
atherosclerotic lesions?
a. Being overweight.
b. Sedentary lifestyle.
c. High-fat, high-cholesterol diet.
d. Smoking cigarettes. - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Smoking cigarettes.
The client tells the nurse that his cholesterol level is 240 mg/dL. Which action should the nurse
implement?
a. Praise the client for having a normal cholesterol level.
b. Explain that the client needs to lower the cholesterol level.
c. Discuss dietary changes that could help increase the level.
,d. Allow the client to ventilate feelings about the blood test. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Explain that the
client needs to lower the cholesterol level.
The nurse is discussing the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis with a client who a normal HDL level.
Which information should the nurse discuss with the client concerning HDL?
a. A normal HDL is good because it has a protective action in the body.
b. HDL lipoprotein level measures the free fatty acids and glycerol in the blood.
c. HDLs are the primary transporters of cholesterol into the cell.
d. The client needs to decrease the amount of cholesterol and fat in the diet. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. A
normal HDL is good because it has a protective action in the body.
Which assessment data would cause the nurse to suspect the client atherosclerosis?
a. Change in bowel movements.
b. Complaints of a headache.
c. Intermittent claudication.
d. Venous stasis ulcers. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Intermittent claudication.
The nurse is teaching a class on atherosclerosis. Which statement describes the scientific rationale as to
why diabetes is a risk factor for developing atherosclerosis?
a. Glucose combines with carbon monoxide, instead of with oxygen, and this leads to oxygen
deprivation of tissues.
b. Diabetes stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in peripheral constriction that
increases the development of atherosclerosis.
c. Diabetes speeds the atherosclerotic process by thickening the basement membrane of both large and
small vessels.
d. The increased glucose combines with the hemoglobin, which causes deposits of plaque in the lining of
the vessels. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Diabetes speeds the atherosclerotic process by thickening the
basement membrane of both large and small vessels.
The nurse is discussing the importance of exercising with a client who is diagnosed with CAD. Which
statement best describes rationale for encouraging 30 min of walking daily to help prevent
complications of atherosclerosis?
a. Exercise promotes the development of collateral circulation.
, b. Isometric exercises help develop the client's muscle mass.
c. Daily exercise helps prevent plaque from developing in the vessel.
d. Isotonic exercises promote the transport of glucose in the cell. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Exercise
promotes the development of collateral circulation.
The HCP prescribes an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) medication to a client with CAD. Which
should the nurse teach the client about this medication?
a. Take this medication on an empty stomach.
b. This medication should be taken in the evening.
c. Do not be concerned if muscle pain occurs.
d. Check your cholesterol levels daily. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. This medication should be taken in the
evening.
The nurse knows the client understands the teaching concerning a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet when
the client selects which meal?
a. Fried fish, garlic mashed potatoes, and iced tea.
b. Ham and cheese on white bread and whole milk.
c. Baked chicken, baked potato, and skim milk.
d. A hamburger, French fries, and a carbonated beverage. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Baked chicken, baked
potato, and skim milk.
Which interventions should the nurse discuss with the client diagnosed with atherosclerosis? Select all
that apply.
a. Include the significant other in the discussion.
b. Stop smoking or using any type of tobacco product.
c. Maintain a sedentary lifestyle as much as possible.
d. Avoid stressful situations.
e. Daily isometric exercises are important. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Include the significant other in the
discussion.
b. Stop smoking or using any type of tobacco product.
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