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
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CARDIOVASCULAR NCLEX REAL EXAM AND STUDY
GUIDE 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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 client diagnosed with pericarditis is being discharged home. Which intervention should the nurse
include in the discharge teaching?
a. Be sure to allow for uninterrupted rest and sleep.
b. Refer client to outpatient occupational therapy.
c. Maintain oxygen via nasal cannula at 2L/min.
d. Discuss upcoming valve replacement therapy. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Be sure to allow for
uninterrupted rest and sleep.
The client has just had a pericardiocentesis. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all
that apply.
a. Monitor vital signs every 15 min for the first hour.
b. Assess the client's heart and lung sounds.
c. Record the amount of fluid removed as output.
d. Evaluate the client's cardiac rhythm.
e. Keep the client in the supine position. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Monitor vital signs every 15 min for the
first hour.
b. Assess the client's heart and lung sounds.
c. Record the amount of fluid removed as output.
d. Evaluate the client's cardiac rhythm.
The client with infective endocarditis is admitted to the medical department. Which HCP's order should
be implemented first?
a. Administer IV antibiotic.
b. Obtain blood cultures times 2.
c. Schedule an echocardiogram.
,d. Encourage bedrest with bathroom privileges. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Obtain blood cultures times 2.
Which population is at a higher risk for dying from a myocardial infarction?
a. Caucasian males.
b. Hispanic females.
c. Asian males.
d. African American females. - CORRECT ANSWER-d. African American females.
Which preprocedure information should be taught to the female client having an exercise stress test in
the morning?
a. Wear open-toed shoes to the stress test.
b. Inform the client not to wear a bra.
c. Do not eat anything for 4 hours.
d. Take the beta blocker 1 hour before the test. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Do not eat anything for 4 hours.
Which intervention should the nurse implement with the client diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy?
a. Keep the client in the supine position with the legs elevated.
b. Discuss a heart transplant, which is the definitive treatment.
c. Prepare the client for a CABG.
d. Teach the client to take a calcium channel blocker in the morning. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Discuss a
heart transplant, which is the definitive treatment.
Which medical client problem should the nurse include in the plan of care for a client diagnosed with
cardiomyopathy?
a. Heart failure.
b. Activity intolerance.
c. Powerlessness.
d. Anticipatory grieving. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Heart failure
,The client has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Which discharge instructions should the
nurse teach the client?
a. Do not life or carry more than 23 kg.
b. Have someone drive the car for the rest of your life.
c. Carry the cell phone on the opposite side of the ICD.
d. Avoid using the microwave oven in the home. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Carry the cell phone on the
opposite side of the ICD.
The telemetry nurse notes a peaked T wave for the client diagnosed with CHF. Which laboratory data
should the nurse assess?
a. CK-MB.
b. Troponin.
c. BNP.
d. Potassium. - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Potassium.
The client comes to the emergency department saying, "I am having a heart attack." Which question is
most pertinent when assessing the client?
a. "Can you describe your chest pain?"
b. "What were you doing when the pain started?"
c. "Did you have a high-fat meal today?"
d. "Does the pain get worse when you lie down?" - CORRECT ANSWER-b. "What were you doing when
the pain started?"
The client with CAD is prescribed transdermal nitroglycerin, a coronary vasodilator. Which behavior
indicates the client understands the discharge teaching concerning this medication?
a. The client places the medication under the tongue.
b. The client removes the old patch before replacing the new.
c. The client applies the patch to a hairy area.
d. The client changes the patch every 36 hours. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. The client removes the old patch
before replacing the new.
, Which client would most likely be misdiagnosed for having a MI?
a. A 55 y/o Caucasian male with crushing chest pain and diaphoresis.
b. A 60 y/o Native American male with an elevated troponin level.
c. A 40 y/o Hispanic females with a normal ECG.
d. An 80 y/o Peruvian females with a normal CK-MB at 12 hours. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. A 40 y/o
Hispanic females with a normal ECG.
*Tend to be females of minority groups less than 55 y/o.
Which meal would indicate the client understands the discharge teaching concerning the recommended
diet for CAD?
a. Baked fish, steamed broccoli, and garden salad.
b. Enchilada dinner with fried rice and refried beans.
c. Tuna salad sandwich on white bread and whole milk.
d. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and gravy. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Baked fish, steamed broccoli, and
garden salad.
The UAP tells the primary nurse that the client diagnosed with CAD is having chest pain. Which action
should the nurse take first?
a. Tell the UAP to go take the client's vital signs.
b. Ask the UAP to have the telemetry nurse read the strip.
c. Notify the client's HCP.
d. Go to the room and assess the client's chest pain. - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Go to the room and assess
the client's chest pain.
Which interventions should the nurse discuss with the client diagnosed with CAD? Select all that apply.
a. Instruct the client to stop smoking.
b. Encourage the client to exercise 3x a week.
c. Teach about coronary vasodilators.
d. Prepare the client for a carotid endarterectomy.
e. Eat foods high in monosaturated fats. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Instruct the client to stop smoking.
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