CARDIAC VASCULAR NURSING ASSESSMENT|QUESTIONS AND
APPROVED ANSWERS|NEW UPDATE!!! 2026|GRADED A+
During a cardiac assessment, where should the nurse place the stethoscope to auscultate the aortic
valve area? - ANSWERSecond intercostal space, right sternal border
While assessing a patient's heart sounds, the nurse notes a "lub-dub" rhythm with an extra sound
immediately after S2. This extra heart sound is identified as: - ANSWERS3
The nurse is assessing a patient with suspected pericarditis. Which finding is characteristic of pericardial
friction rub? - ANSWERHigh-pitched, scratchy sound heard at the apex
When inspecting a patient's legs, the nurse notices edema, varicosities, and brownish discoloration
around the ankles. These findings are most indicative of: - ANSWERVenous insufficiency
To assess for jugular vein distention (JVD), the nurse should position the patient: - ANSWERAt a 30 to 45-
degree angle
A nurse palpates a patient's radial pulse and notes that it is irregularly irregular. This finding is
characteristic of: - ANSWERAtrial fibrillation
Which assessment finding suggests arterial insufficiency in a patient's lower extremities? - ANSWERHair
loss on the legs and feet
The nurse is assessing capillary refill time on a patient's fingernail beds. A normal capillary refill time is: -
ANSWERLess than 2 seconds
In assessing the apical pulse, the nurse should place the stethoscope at: - ANSWERFifth intercostal
space, left midclavicular line
The nurse notes edema in a patient's lower legs. To assess for pitting edema, the nurse should: -
ANSWERPress firmly over the tibia for 5 seconds
APPROVED ANSWERS|NEW UPDATE!!! 2026|GRADED A+
During a cardiac assessment, where should the nurse place the stethoscope to auscultate the aortic
valve area? - ANSWERSecond intercostal space, right sternal border
While assessing a patient's heart sounds, the nurse notes a "lub-dub" rhythm with an extra sound
immediately after S2. This extra heart sound is identified as: - ANSWERS3
The nurse is assessing a patient with suspected pericarditis. Which finding is characteristic of pericardial
friction rub? - ANSWERHigh-pitched, scratchy sound heard at the apex
When inspecting a patient's legs, the nurse notices edema, varicosities, and brownish discoloration
around the ankles. These findings are most indicative of: - ANSWERVenous insufficiency
To assess for jugular vein distention (JVD), the nurse should position the patient: - ANSWERAt a 30 to 45-
degree angle
A nurse palpates a patient's radial pulse and notes that it is irregularly irregular. This finding is
characteristic of: - ANSWERAtrial fibrillation
Which assessment finding suggests arterial insufficiency in a patient's lower extremities? - ANSWERHair
loss on the legs and feet
The nurse is assessing capillary refill time on a patient's fingernail beds. A normal capillary refill time is: -
ANSWERLess than 2 seconds
In assessing the apical pulse, the nurse should place the stethoscope at: - ANSWERFifth intercostal
space, left midclavicular line
The nurse notes edema in a patient's lower legs. To assess for pitting edema, the nurse should: -
ANSWERPress firmly over the tibia for 5 seconds
