NUR361 CARDIAC EXAM NCLEX PEP
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.The Nurse is assessing a client who has a low-pitches murmur. What is the most
appropriate way for the nurse to position the client to auscultate this murmur -
ANSWERS✔-On the left lateral side using the bell of the stethoscope.
\.During a cardiovascular assessment the nurse finds a bluish tinge on the clients
lips, fingers, and toes. what is the appropriate documentation for this finding? -
ANSWERS✔-Central and peripheral cyanosis
\.When evaluating a client's circulation the nurse should include which
assessments? Select all that apply. - ANSWERS✔-Palpation of pulses, Skin
temperature of bilateral extremities, Skin color, Hair on the legs and feet
\.During a cardiovascular assessment the nurse notes that the client has a heart
rhythm with a pause after each beat and a skip every third beat. What is the
appropriate interpretation of this findings? - ANSWERS✔-Regularly Irregular
\.When obtaining a cardiovascular health history the nurse should ask the client
which questions? Select all that apply. - ANSWERS✔-"Are you able to perform
your ADL's?", "Have you had any weight changes?", Have you been treated for
cardiovascular disease?", Do you know your cholesterol and triglyceride levels?
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.The Nurse is assessing a client who has a low-pitches murmur. What is the most
appropriate way for the nurse to position the client to auscultate this murmur -
ANSWERS✔-On the left lateral side using the bell of the stethoscope.
\.During a cardiovascular assessment the nurse finds a bluish tinge on the clients
lips, fingers, and toes. what is the appropriate documentation for this finding? -
ANSWERS✔-Central and peripheral cyanosis
\.When evaluating a client's circulation the nurse should include which
assessments? Select all that apply. - ANSWERS✔-Palpation of pulses, Skin
temperature of bilateral extremities, Skin color, Hair on the legs and feet
\.During a cardiovascular assessment the nurse notes that the client has a heart
rhythm with a pause after each beat and a skip every third beat. What is the
appropriate interpretation of this findings? - ANSWERS✔-Regularly Irregular
\.When obtaining a cardiovascular health history the nurse should ask the client
which questions? Select all that apply. - ANSWERS✔-"Are you able to perform
your ADL's?", "Have you had any weight changes?", Have you been treated for
cardiovascular disease?", Do you know your cholesterol and triglyceride levels?
