CARDIAC NCLEX EXAM /NCLEX CARDIAC EXAM WITH QUESTIONS
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1. A nurse is assisting a client who will wear a Holter Gives the client a device
monitor for continuous cardiac monitoring over the holder to wear around the
next 24 hours. The nurse takes which of the following waist
actions to assist this client?
2. A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis Pericardial friction rub
of pericarditis. The nurse reviews the client's record
for which manifestation that differentiates pericardi-
tis from other cardiopulmonary problems?
3. A client diagnosed with angina pectoris returns to the "I need to adhere to my
nursing unit after experiencing an angioplasty. The dietary restrictions."
nurse reinforces instructions to the client regarding
the procedure and home care measures. Which state-
ment by the client indicates an understanding of the
instructions?
4. A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of my- Check the blood pressure
ocardial infarction (MI). The client reports chest pain. and administer another
When the administration of a sublingual nitroglycerin nitroglycerin tablet
tablet as prescribed does not relieve the chest pain,
the next nursing action is to:
5. A client has just returned from the cardiac catheter- With the head of the bed
ization laboratory. The left femoral vessel was used elevated no more than 15
as the access site. After returning the client to bed degrees
and collecting initial data, the nurse places a sign
above the bed stating that the client should remain on
bedrest:
6. A nurse understands that which of the following is a Each rescue breath should
correct guideline for adult cardiopulmonary resuscita- be given over 1 second
tion (CPR) for a health care provider?
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and should produce a vis-
ible chest rise.
7. A client complaining of chest pain has an as-need- Blood pressure
ed (PRN) prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin (Ni-
trostat). Before administering the medication to the
client, the nurse should first check the client's:
8. A nurse is assisting in caring for a client in the ST-segment depression
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?
9. A client has a history of left-sided heart failure. The Bilateral lung crackles
nurse would look for the presence of which of the fol-
lowing to determine whether the problem is currently
active?
10. The client scheduled for a right femoropopliteal by- Marking the location of
pass graft is at risk for compromised tissue perfusion the pedal pulses on the
to the extremity. The nurse takes which action before right leg
surgery to address this risk?
11. A client seeks medical attention for intermittent Ingestion of coffee or
episodes in which the fingers of both hands become chocolate
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:
12. A nurse is caring for a client who is developing pul- Place the client in
monary edema. The client exhibits respiratory dis- high-Fowler's position.
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tress, but the blood pressure is unchanged from the
client's baseline. As an immediate action before help
arrives, the nurse would:
13. A nurse is using a stethoscope to listen to the client's Palpate the carotid pulse
heart and hears this sound. (Click on the sound icon.) for a pulsation
To assist in identifying the sound, the nurse should
take which initial best action?
14. A nurse is caring for a client with Buerger's disease. Numbness and tingling in
Which finding would the nurse determine is a poten- the legs
tial complication associated with this disease?
15. A client has experienced several episodes of sickle Wear shoes and socks
cell crisis. Which instruction should be included in the when walking outside to
client's teaching plan to prevent recurrence? prevent damage to the
feet.
16. A nurse is planning to teach a client with peripheral Cut down on the amount
arterial disease about measures to limit disease pro- of fats consumed in the
gression. The nurse should include which items on a diet
list of suggestions to be given to the client? Select all Walk each day to increase
that apply. circulation to the legs.
Be careful not to injure the
legs or feet.
Eat a well-balanced diet
every day.
17. A client with myocardial infarction suddenly becomes Crackles
tachycardic, shows signs of air hunger, and begins
coughing frothy, pink-tinged sputum. A nurse listens
to breath sounds, expecting to hear bilateral:
Cardiac NCLEX
AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) LATEST 2024/2025
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_r3v58
1. A nurse is assisting a client who will wear a Holter Gives the client a device
monitor for continuous cardiac monitoring over the holder to wear around the
next 24 hours. The nurse takes which of the following waist
actions to assist this client?
2. A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis Pericardial friction rub
of pericarditis. The nurse reviews the client's record
for which manifestation that differentiates pericardi-
tis from other cardiopulmonary problems?
3. A client diagnosed with angina pectoris returns to the "I need to adhere to my
nursing unit after experiencing an angioplasty. The dietary restrictions."
nurse reinforces instructions to the client regarding
the procedure and home care measures. Which state-
ment by the client indicates an understanding of the
instructions?
4. A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of my- Check the blood pressure
ocardial infarction (MI). The client reports chest pain. and administer another
When the administration of a sublingual nitroglycerin nitroglycerin tablet
tablet as prescribed does not relieve the chest pain,
the next nursing action is to:
5. A client has just returned from the cardiac catheter- With the head of the bed
ization laboratory. The left femoral vessel was used elevated no more than 15
as the access site. After returning the client to bed degrees
and collecting initial data, the nurse places a sign
above the bed stating that the client should remain on
bedrest:
6. A nurse understands that which of the following is a Each rescue breath should
correct guideline for adult cardiopulmonary resuscita- be given over 1 second
tion (CPR) for a health care provider?
, Cardiac NCLEX
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_r3v58
and should produce a vis-
ible chest rise.
7. A client complaining of chest pain has an as-need- Blood pressure
ed (PRN) prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin (Ni-
trostat). Before administering the medication to the
client, the nurse should first check the client's:
8. A nurse is assisting in caring for a client in the ST-segment depression
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?
9. A client has a history of left-sided heart failure. The Bilateral lung crackles
nurse would look for the presence of which of the fol-
lowing to determine whether the problem is currently
active?
10. The client scheduled for a right femoropopliteal by- Marking the location of
pass graft is at risk for compromised tissue perfusion the pedal pulses on the
to the extremity. The nurse takes which action before right leg
surgery to address this risk?
11. A client seeks medical attention for intermittent Ingestion of coffee or
episodes in which the fingers of both hands become chocolate
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:
12. A nurse is caring for a client who is developing pul- Place the client in
monary edema. The client exhibits respiratory dis- high-Fowler's position.
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tress, but the blood pressure is unchanged from the
client's baseline. As an immediate action before help
arrives, the nurse would:
13. A nurse is using a stethoscope to listen to the client's Palpate the carotid pulse
heart and hears this sound. (Click on the sound icon.) for a pulsation
To assist in identifying the sound, the nurse should
take which initial best action?
14. A nurse is caring for a client with Buerger's disease. Numbness and tingling in
Which finding would the nurse determine is a poten- the legs
tial complication associated with this disease?
15. A client has experienced several episodes of sickle Wear shoes and socks
cell crisis. Which instruction should be included in the when walking outside to
client's teaching plan to prevent recurrence? prevent damage to the
feet.
16. A nurse is planning to teach a client with peripheral Cut down on the amount
arterial disease about measures to limit disease pro- of fats consumed in the
gression. The nurse should include which items on a diet
list of suggestions to be given to the client? Select all Walk each day to increase
that apply. circulation to the legs.
Be careful not to injure the
legs or feet.
Eat a well-balanced diet
every day.
17. A client with myocardial infarction suddenly becomes Crackles
tachycardic, shows signs of air hunger, and begins
coughing frothy, pink-tinged sputum. A nurse listens
to breath sounds, expecting to hear bilateral:
