Cardiovascular NCLEX-PN Questions with answers 2024

Cardiovascular NCLEX-PN QuestionsA nurse is asked to assist another health care member in providing care to a client who is placed in a modified Trendelenburg's position. The nurse interprets that the client is likely being treated for which condition? - correct answer Shock A client's serum calcium level is 7.9 mg/dL. The nurse is immediately concerned, knowing that this level could lead to: - correct answer Cardiac arrest A nurse is providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to an adult cardiac arrest victim. What is the proper compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-person CPR? - correct answer 30:2 A nurse is assisting in the care of a client with myocardial infarction who should reduce intake of saturated fat and cholesterol. The nurse should help the client comply with diet therapy by selecting which of the following food items from the dietary menu? - correct answer Baked haddock, steamed broccoli, herbed rice, sliced strawberries A nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with congestive heart failure (CHF). The nurse determines that the client understands the instructions if the client states that which of the following food items will be avoided - correct answer Catsup A nurse is planning a dietary menu for a client with heart failure being treated with digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). Which of the following would be the best dinner choice from the daily menu? - correct answer aked pollack, mashed potatoes, and carrot-raisin salad A nurse is assisting in developing a plan of care for a client who will be returning to the nursing unit following a cardiac catheterization via the femoral approach. Which nursing intervention will be included in the post-procedure plan of care? - correct answer Encourage the client to increase fluid intake. A client with a history of angina pectoris complains of substernal chest pain. The nurse checks the client's blood pressure and administers nitroglycerin grains 1/150 sublingually. Five minutes later, the client is still experiencing chest pain. If the blood pressure is still stable, the nurse should take which action next? - correct answer Administer another nitroglycerin tablet.