CARDIAC NCLEX EXAM /NCLEX CARDIAC EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+/ BRAND NEW!!!
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: - CORRECT ANSWER-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: - CORRECT
ANSWER-With the head of the bed elevated no more than 15 degrees
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-"I need to adhere to my dietary restrictions."
A nurse understands that which of the following is a correct guideline for adult cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) for a health care provider? - CORRECT ANSWER-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: - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Marking the location of the pedal pulses on the right leg
For a client diagnosed with pulmonary edema, the nurse establishes a goal to have the client
participate in activities that reduce cardiac workload. Which of the following client activities will
contribute to achieving this goal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Using a bedside commode for stools
An older client with ischemic heart disease has experienced an episode of dizziness and
shortness of breath. The nurse reviews the plan of care and notes documentation of decreased
cardiac output, dyspnea, and syncopal episodes. The nurse plans to take which important action
in the care of the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Place the client on a cardiac monitor.
A nurse assisting in caring for a client hospitalized with acute pericarditis is monitoring the client
for signs of cardiac tamponade. The nurse determines that which finding is unrelated to
possible cardiac tamponade? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pulse rate of 58 beats per minute
A client is receiving a continuous intravenous (IV) infusion of heparin in the treatment of deep
vein thrombosis. The nurse is told that the client's activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+/ BRAND NEW!!!
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: - CORRECT ANSWER-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: - CORRECT
ANSWER-With the head of the bed elevated no more than 15 degrees
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-"I need to adhere to my dietary restrictions."
A nurse understands that which of the following is a correct guideline for adult cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) for a health care provider? - CORRECT ANSWER-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: - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Marking the location of the pedal pulses on the right leg
For a client diagnosed with pulmonary edema, the nurse establishes a goal to have the client
participate in activities that reduce cardiac workload. Which of the following client activities will
contribute to achieving this goal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Using a bedside commode for stools
An older client with ischemic heart disease has experienced an episode of dizziness and
shortness of breath. The nurse reviews the plan of care and notes documentation of decreased
cardiac output, dyspnea, and syncopal episodes. The nurse plans to take which important action
in the care of the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Place the client on a cardiac monitor.
A nurse assisting in caring for a client hospitalized with acute pericarditis is monitoring the client
for signs of cardiac tamponade. The nurse determines that which finding is unrelated to
possible cardiac tamponade? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pulse rate of 58 beats per minute
A client is receiving a continuous intravenous (IV) infusion of heparin in the treatment of deep
vein thrombosis. The nurse is told that the client's activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
