Cardiovascular Health Assessment 3.0 Exam | Heart
Sounds, Neck Vessels & Peripheral Vascular Assessment
Latest Updated 2026|A+ Graded
A nurse is assessing a client's jugular veins and carotid arteries. The nurse should assist the
client into which of the following positions?
A. Place the client in high-Fowler's position
B. Have the client lay supine with the head of bed at a 30° angle.
C. Have the client seated with their chin touching their chest.
D. Place the client in a left lateral position.
B. Have the client lay supine with the head of bed at a 30° angle.
A nurse is caring for a client who has an ulceration on their ankle. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as consistent with a venous stasis ulcer? Select all that apply.
A. Pain when resting
B. Palpable dorsalis pedal pulse
C. Bounding dorsalis pedal pulse
D. Cool skin temperature in the lower leg
E. Skin color on the ankle that is darker than surrounding skin tone
B. Palpable dorsalis pedal pulse
E. Skin color on the ankle that is darker than surrounding skin tone
A nurse is inspecting and palpating the neck vessels of a client. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider? Select all that apply.
A. Flattening of the jugular veins when the client sits upright
B. Weak left carotid artery pulse
C. Full bounding pulse noted bilaterally in the carotid arteries
D. Distention of the jugular vein on one side of the neck
E. Visible pulsations observed in the carotid area on both sides of the neck
B. Weak left carotid artery pulse
C. Full bounding pulse noted bilaterally in the carotid arteries
D. Distention of the jugular vein on one side of the neck
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, A nurse is auscultating heart sounds. Identify the location where the nurse should listen to
determine the apical pulse rate. (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select
only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)
Answer: D (see image)
D
A nurse is preparing to perform a cardiovascular assessment on a client. The client asks, "Why
do you need to use a penlight?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "The penlight will allow me to look at the pulses in your neck."
B. "The penlight will allow me to locate your pedal pulse."
C. "The penlight will be used to check your skin turgor."
D. "The penlight will be used to evaluate the effort that you use to breathe."
A. "The penlight will allow me to look at the pulses in your neck."
A nurse is teaching a client about behaviors that promote cardiovascular health. Which of the
following client statements indicate an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
A. "If my HDL cholesterol levels are high, it can hurt my heart."
B. "Eating more low fiber foods and processed carbohydrates will make my heart healthier."
C. "I plan to join a support group to help me stop smoking."
D. "I am going to start walking several times a week."
E. "I will be sure to have my blood pressure checked at least every year."
C. "I plan to join a support group to help me stop smoking."
D. "I am going to start walking several times a week."
E. "I will be sure to have my blood pressure checked at least every year."
A nurse is completing a medical history on a client. Which of the following findings indicates the
client has a family history of cardiovascular disease?
A. Parent who experienced a pulmonary embolism
B. Sibling who has hypertension
C. Cousin who diabetes mellitus
D. Child who has epilepsy
B. Sibling who has hypertension
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Sounds, Neck Vessels & Peripheral Vascular Assessment
Latest Updated 2026|A+ Graded
A nurse is assessing a client's jugular veins and carotid arteries. The nurse should assist the
client into which of the following positions?
A. Place the client in high-Fowler's position
B. Have the client lay supine with the head of bed at a 30° angle.
C. Have the client seated with their chin touching their chest.
D. Place the client in a left lateral position.
B. Have the client lay supine with the head of bed at a 30° angle.
A nurse is caring for a client who has an ulceration on their ankle. Which of the following
findings should the nurse identify as consistent with a venous stasis ulcer? Select all that apply.
A. Pain when resting
B. Palpable dorsalis pedal pulse
C. Bounding dorsalis pedal pulse
D. Cool skin temperature in the lower leg
E. Skin color on the ankle that is darker than surrounding skin tone
B. Palpable dorsalis pedal pulse
E. Skin color on the ankle that is darker than surrounding skin tone
A nurse is inspecting and palpating the neck vessels of a client. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider? Select all that apply.
A. Flattening of the jugular veins when the client sits upright
B. Weak left carotid artery pulse
C. Full bounding pulse noted bilaterally in the carotid arteries
D. Distention of the jugular vein on one side of the neck
E. Visible pulsations observed in the carotid area on both sides of the neck
B. Weak left carotid artery pulse
C. Full bounding pulse noted bilaterally in the carotid arteries
D. Distention of the jugular vein on one side of the neck
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, A nurse is auscultating heart sounds. Identify the location where the nurse should listen to
determine the apical pulse rate. (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select
only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)
Answer: D (see image)
D
A nurse is preparing to perform a cardiovascular assessment on a client. The client asks, "Why
do you need to use a penlight?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "The penlight will allow me to look at the pulses in your neck."
B. "The penlight will allow me to locate your pedal pulse."
C. "The penlight will be used to check your skin turgor."
D. "The penlight will be used to evaluate the effort that you use to breathe."
A. "The penlight will allow me to look at the pulses in your neck."
A nurse is teaching a client about behaviors that promote cardiovascular health. Which of the
following client statements indicate an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
A. "If my HDL cholesterol levels are high, it can hurt my heart."
B. "Eating more low fiber foods and processed carbohydrates will make my heart healthier."
C. "I plan to join a support group to help me stop smoking."
D. "I am going to start walking several times a week."
E. "I will be sure to have my blood pressure checked at least every year."
C. "I plan to join a support group to help me stop smoking."
D. "I am going to start walking several times a week."
E. "I will be sure to have my blood pressure checked at least every year."
A nurse is completing a medical history on a client. Which of the following findings indicates the
client has a family history of cardiovascular disease?
A. Parent who experienced a pulmonary embolism
B. Sibling who has hypertension
C. Cousin who diabetes mellitus
D. Child who has epilepsy
B. Sibling who has hypertension
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