SHADOW HEALTH TINA JONES
CARDIOVASCULAR 2026: COMPLETE
CARDIAC ASSESSMENT, SOAP NOTES,
NCLEX PRACTICE QUESTIONS, AND
CHEAT SHEET
Instructions: Select the best answer for each question. Each question has one correct answ
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1. When asked about heart problems, Tina Jones reports:
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A. A history of heart palpitations
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B. A diagnosis of hypertension
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C. Denies heart problems
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D. A history of heart murmur
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Correct Answer: C. Denies heart problems
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2. Regarding her heartbeat, Tina Jones reports:
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A. Palpitations and arrhythmia
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B. Normal heartbeat, normal heart rate, denies palpitations and arrhythmia
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C. Irregular heartbeat with episodes of tachycardia
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D. Bradycardia and skipped beats
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Correct Answer: B. Normal heartbeat, normal heart rate, denies palpitations and arrhythm
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3. Which statement accurately describes Tina Jones' report about her blood pressure?
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A. She reports being diagnosed with high blood pressure
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B. She reports her last blood pressure check was 140 over 80 or 90 and believes it is on the high
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side of normal
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C. She reports her blood pressure is consistently low
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D. She denies ever having her blood pressure checked
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,Correct Answer: B. She reports her last blood pressure check was 140 over 80 or 90 and be
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lieves it is on the high side of normal
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4. Tina Jones reports chest tightness:
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A. Currently, at rest
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B. During asthma exacerbations only
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C. With physical activity
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D. She denies any history of chest tightness
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Correct Answer: B. During asthma exacerbations only
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5. Which breathing problems does Tina Jones report?
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A. Waking at night unable to breathe and sleep apnea
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B. Wheezing and shortness of breath
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C. Difficulty breathing when lying down
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D. No breathing problems at all
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Correct Answer: B. Wheezing and shortness of breath
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6. Regarding swelling, Tina Jones reports:
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A. Swelling in her lower extremities
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B. Generalized edema
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C. Swelling other than her foot wound
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D. Denies swelling other than her foot wound
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Correct Answer: D. Denies swelling other than her foot wound
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7. Which statement about cardiac tests is correct?
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A. She reports having a stress test done
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B. She reports having an echocardiogram
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C. She denies having a stress test, echocardiogram, or coronary artery CT scan
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D. She reports having a coronary artery CT scan
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Correct Answer: C. She denies having a stress test, echocardiogram, or coronary artery CT
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, 8. Regarding cardiac surgeries, Tina Jones:
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A. Reports having a pacemaker
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B. Reports having a heart catheterization
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C. Denies having heart catheterization, angioplasty/stent, or pacemaker
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D. Reports having angioplasty
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Correct Answer: C. Denies having heart catheterization, angioplasty/stent, or pacemaker
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9. Tina Jones reports she has been immobile for:
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A. The past week
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B. The past three days
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C. The past month
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D. The past two weeks
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Correct Answer: B. The past three days
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10. Which findings regarding Venous Thrombosis risk does Tina Jones report?
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A. Tender and painful areas in her calves
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B. Redness in multiple areas
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C. Denies tender/painful areas, redness, or unusual warmth other than her foot wound
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D. History of venous thrombosis
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Correct Answer: C. Denies tender/painful areas, redness, or unusual warmth other than he
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11. Regarding cholesterol, Tina Jones:
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A. Reports high cholesterol
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B. Reports being treated for high cholesterol
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C. Denies cholesterol problems
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D. Reports a family history but denies personal history
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Correct Answer: C. Denies cholesterol problems
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12. Which statement about Tina Jones' weight history is accurate?
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A. Reports recent weight gain
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B. Reports being underweight for her whole life
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CARDIOVASCULAR 2026: COMPLETE
CARDIAC ASSESSMENT, SOAP NOTES,
NCLEX PRACTICE QUESTIONS, AND
CHEAT SHEET
Instructions: Select the best answer for each question. Each question has one correct answ
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er.
1. When asked about heart problems, Tina Jones reports:
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A. A history of heart palpitations
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B. A diagnosis of hypertension
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C. Denies heart problems
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D. A history of heart murmur
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Correct Answer: C. Denies heart problems
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2. Regarding her heartbeat, Tina Jones reports:
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A. Palpitations and arrhythmia
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B. Normal heartbeat, normal heart rate, denies palpitations and arrhythmia
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C. Irregular heartbeat with episodes of tachycardia
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D. Bradycardia and skipped beats
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Correct Answer: B. Normal heartbeat, normal heart rate, denies palpitations and arrhythm
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3. Which statement accurately describes Tina Jones' report about her blood pressure?
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A. She reports being diagnosed with high blood pressure
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B. She reports her last blood pressure check was 140 over 80 or 90 and believes it is on the high
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side of normal
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C. She reports her blood pressure is consistently low
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D. She denies ever having her blood pressure checked
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,Correct Answer: B. She reports her last blood pressure check was 140 over 80 or 90 and be
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lieves it is on the high side of normal
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4. Tina Jones reports chest tightness:
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A. Currently, at rest
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B. During asthma exacerbations only
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C. With physical activity
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D. She denies any history of chest tightness
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Correct Answer: B. During asthma exacerbations only
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5. Which breathing problems does Tina Jones report?
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A. Waking at night unable to breathe and sleep apnea
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B. Wheezing and shortness of breath
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C. Difficulty breathing when lying down
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D. No breathing problems at all
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Correct Answer: B. Wheezing and shortness of breath
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6. Regarding swelling, Tina Jones reports:
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A. Swelling in her lower extremities
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B. Generalized edema
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C. Swelling other than her foot wound
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D. Denies swelling other than her foot wound
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Correct Answer: D. Denies swelling other than her foot wound
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7. Which statement about cardiac tests is correct?
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A. She reports having a stress test done
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B. She reports having an echocardiogram
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C. She denies having a stress test, echocardiogram, or coronary artery CT scan
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D. She reports having a coronary artery CT scan
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Correct Answer: C. She denies having a stress test, echocardiogram, or coronary artery CT
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, 8. Regarding cardiac surgeries, Tina Jones:
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A. Reports having a pacemaker
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B. Reports having a heart catheterization
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C. Denies having heart catheterization, angioplasty/stent, or pacemaker
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D. Reports having angioplasty
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Correct Answer: C. Denies having heart catheterization, angioplasty/stent, or pacemaker
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9. Tina Jones reports she has been immobile for:
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A. The past week
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B. The past three days
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C. The past month
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D. The past two weeks
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Correct Answer: B. The past three days
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10. Which findings regarding Venous Thrombosis risk does Tina Jones report?
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A. Tender and painful areas in her calves
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B. Redness in multiple areas
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C. Denies tender/painful areas, redness, or unusual warmth other than her foot wound
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D. History of venous thrombosis
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Correct Answer: C. Denies tender/painful areas, redness, or unusual warmth other than he
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r foot wound
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11. Regarding cholesterol, Tina Jones:
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A. Reports high cholesterol
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B. Reports being treated for high cholesterol
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C. Denies cholesterol problems
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D. Reports a family history but denies personal history
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Correct Answer: C. Denies cholesterol problems
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12. Which statement about Tina Jones' weight history is accurate?
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A. Reports recent weight gain
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B. Reports being underweight for her whole life
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