Cardiac NCLEX Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Cardiac NCLEX Questions and Answers 100% Pass A nurse is assisting a client who will wear a Holter monitor for continuous cardiac monitoring over the next 24 hours. The nurse takes which of the following actions to assist this client? Gives the client a device holder to wear around the waist A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pericarditis. The nurse reviews the client's record for which manifestation that differentiates pericarditis from other cardiopulmonary problems? Pericardial friction rub A client diagnosed with angina pectoris returns to the nursing unit after experiencing an angioplasty. The nurse reinforces instructions to the client regarding the procedure and home care measures. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the instructions? "I need to adhere to my dietary restrictions." A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI). The client reports chest pain. When the administration of a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet as prescribed does not relieve the chest pain, the next nursing action is to: Check the blood pressure and administer another nitroglycerin tablet A client has just returned from the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The left femoral vessel was used as the access site. After returning the client to bed and collecting initial data, the nurse places a sign above the bed stating that the client should remain on bedrest: With the head of the bed elevated no more than 15 degrees A nurse understands that which of the following is a correct guideline for adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a health care provider? Each rescue breath should be given over 1 second and should produce a visible chest rise. A client complaining of chest pain has an as-needed (PRN) prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat). Before administering the medication to the client, the nurse should first check the client's: Blood pressure A nurse is assisting in caring for a client in the telemetry unit and is monitoring the client for cardiac changes indicative of hypokalemia. Which occurrence noted on the cardiac monitor indicates the presence of hypokalemia? ST-segment depression A client has a history of left-sided heart failure. The nurse would look for the presence of which of the following to determine whether the problem is currently active? Bilateral lung crackles The client scheduled for a right femoropopliteal bypass graft is at risk for compromised tissue perfusion to the extremity. The nurse takes which action before surgery to address this risk? Marking the location of the pedal pulses on the right leg A client seeks medical attention for intermittent episodes in which the fingers of both hands become cold, pale, and numb. The client states that they then become reddened and swollen with a throbbing, achy pain. The nurse further collects data on the client to see whether these episodes occur with: Ingestion of coffee or chocolate A nurse is caring for a client who is developing pulmonary edema. The client exhibits respiratory distress, but the blood pressure is unchanged from the client's baseline. As an immediate action before help arrives, the nurse would: Place the client in high-Fowler's position. A nurse is using a stethoscope to listen to the client's heart and hears this sound. (Click on the sound icon.) To assist in identifying the sound, the nurse should take which initial best action? Palpate the carotid pulse for a pulsation A nurse is caring for a client with Buerger's disease. Which finding would the nurse determine is a potential complication associated with this disease? Numbness and tingling in the legs A client has experienced several episodes of sickle cell crisis. Which instruction should be included in the client's teaching plan to prevent recurrence? Wear shoes and socks when walking outside to prevent damage to the feet. A nurse is planning to teach a client with peripheral arterial disease about measures to limit disease progression. The nurse should include which items on a list of suggestions to be given to the client? Select all that apply. Cut down on the amount of fats consumed in the diet Walk each day to increase circulation to the legs. Be careful not to injure the legs or feet. Eat a well-balanced diet every day. 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: Crackles A nurse has reinforced dietary instructions to a client with coronary artery disease. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the dietary instructions? "I should routinely use polyunsaturated oils in my diet." A client has received instructions about an upcoming cardiac catheterization. The nurse determines that the client has the best understanding