Cardiovascular NCLEX Questions well answered 2024

Cardiovascular NCLEX QuestionsA patient who underwent a percutaneous, transluminal coronary angioplasty four weeks ago has a subsequent ejection fraction of 30%. The patient returns for a followup visit. Examination reveals lungs that are clear to auscultation and slight pedal edema. The patient's medications are digoxin (Lanoxin), furosemide (Lasix), enalapril maleate (Vasotec), and aspirin. The patient reports a 5 lb (2.27-kg) weight gain over the past two days. The cardiac/vascular nurse's initial action is to: a.) Document the weight, and reassess the patient at the next session. b.) Inquire about the patient's medication compliance. c.) Notify the patient's physician. d.) Review the patient's most recent nuclear scan. - correct answer b.) Inquire about the patient's medication compliance. Which is the primary consideration when preparing to administer thrombolytic therapy to a patient who is experiencing an acute myocardial infarction (MI)? a.) History of heart disease. b.) Sensitivity to aspirin. c.) Size and location of the MI. d.) Time since onset of symptoms. - correct answer d.) Time since onset of symptoms. A 55-year-old patient who is diagnosed with an evolving myocardial infarction (MI) insists on going home. The cardiac/vascular nurse encourages the patient to be admitted, because the greatest risk within the first 24 hours of sustaining an MI is: a.) Heart failure. b.) Pulmonary embolism. c.) Sudden death. d.) Ventricular aneurysm. - correct answer c.) Sudden death.