Cardiovascular NCLEX-PN Questions 100 questions with correct answers
A nurse is asked to assist another health care member in providing care to a client who is
placed in a modified Trendelenburg's position. The nurse interprets that the client is likely being
treated for which condition? - correct answer Shock
A client's serum calcium level is 7.9 mg/dL. The nurse is immediately concerned, knowing that
this level could lead to: - correct answer Cardiac arrest
A nurse is providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to an adult cardiac arrest victim. What
is the proper compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-person CPR? - correct answer 30:2
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client with myocardial infarction who should reduce intake
of saturated fat and cholesterol. The nurse should help the client comply with diet therapy by
selecting which of the following food items from the dietary menu? - correct answer Baked
haddock, steamed broccoli, herbed rice, sliced strawberries
A nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with congestive heart failure (CHF). The
nurse determines that the client understands the instructions if the client states that which of
the following food items will be avoided - correct answer Catsup
A nurse is planning a dietary menu for a client with heart failure being treated with digoxin
(Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). Which of the following would be the best dinner choice from
the daily menu? - correct answer aked pollack, mashed potatoes, and carrot-raisin salad
A nurse is assisting in developing a plan of care for a client who will be returning to the nursing
unit following a cardiac catheterization via the femoral approach. Which nursing intervention
will be included in the post-procedure plan of care? - correct answer Encourage the client to
increase fluid intake.
A client with a history of angina pectoris complains of substernal chest pain. The nurse checks
the client's blood pressure and administers nitroglycerin grains 1/150 sublingually. Five minutes
later, the client is still experiencing chest pain. If the blood pressure is still stable, the nurse
should take which action next? - correct answer Administer another nitroglycerin tablet.
A client with angina complains that the anginal pain is prolonged and severe and occurs at the
same time each day, most often in the morning. On further data collection, the nurse notes that
the pain occurs in the absence of precipitating factors. This type of anginal pain is best
described as: - correct answer Variant angina
A client is admitted to the hospital with a venous stasis leg ulcer. The nurse inspects the ulcer,
expecting to note that the ulcer: - correct answer Has a brownish or "brawny" appearance
A nurse determines that which of the following clients is most likely to be a candidate for
cardioversion? - correct answer Client with unstable rapid atrial fibrillation
, Cardiovascular NCLEX-PN Questions 100 questions with correct answers
A client with myocardial infarction suddenly becomes tachycardic, shows signs of air hunger,
and begins coughing frothy, pink-tinged sputum. A nurse listens to breath sounds, expecting to
hear bilateral: - correct answer Crackles
A nurse is preparing to provide a therapeutic environment for a client who recently had a
myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse should alter the environment to ensure that it is: -
correct answer Low stimulus, low stress
A nurse working the 3:00 to 11:00 PM shift notes that a client with coronary artery disease
(CAD) has a prescription for serum lipid levels to be drawn in the morning. The nurse places the
client on which dietary preparation to ensure accurate test results? - correct answer Fasting
for 12 hours
A nurse is told during shift report that a client is having occasional ventricular dysrhythmias.
The nurse reviews the client's laboratory results, recalling that which electrolyte imbalance
could be responsible for this development? - correct answer Hypokalemia
A nurse is planning adaptations needed for activities of daily living for a client with cardiac
disease. The nurse would incorporate which of the following in discussions with the client? -
correct answer Take in adequate daily fiber to prevent straining during a bowel movement.
A client is at risk for developing disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC). The nurse
should become concerned with which of the following fibrinogen levels? - correct answer 90
mg/dL
A nurse has reinforced home care instructions to a client who had a permanent pacemaker
inserted. Which educational outcome has the greatest impact on the client's long-term cardiac
health? - correct answer Ability to take an accurate pulse in either the wrist or neck
A client receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) has a history of congestive heart failure. The health
care provider has prescribed furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg orally daily to prevent fluid overload. The
nurse monitors which laboratory value to identify an adverse effect from this medication? -
correct answer Potassium
The nurse is caring for the client immediately after insertion of a permanent demand
pacemaker via the right subclavian vein. The nurse prevents dislodgement of the pacing
catheter by implementing which intervention? - correct answer Limiting movement and
abduction of the right arm
A nurse is teaching the client with angina pectoris about disease management and lifestyle
changes that are necessary in order to control disease progression. Which statement by the
client indicates a need for further teaching? - correct answer "It is best to exercise once a week
for an hour."
A nurse is checking the neurovascular status of a client who returned to the surgical nursing
unit 4 hours ago after undergoing aortoiliac bypass graft. The affected leg is warm, and the
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