CARDIOVASCULAR AND HEMATOLOGY
2025/2026 EXAMINATION
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an abdominal aortic
aneurysm. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse
expect? - ANSWER-Lower Back Discomfort
A nurse is assisting in monitoring a client who had a myocardial
infarction. For which of the following complications should the nurse
monitor in the first 24 hr? - ANSWER-Ventricular dysrhythmias
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has manifestations of
aplastic anemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect? - ANSWER-Petechiae and ecchymosis
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has anemia and a new
prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of the following information should
the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-Hypertension is a
common adverse effect of this medication
,A nurse is collecting data from a client who has right-sided heart failure.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER-
Dependent edema
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who is having a
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with stent
placement. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate in
the postoperative plan of care? - ANSWER-Initiate an aspirin regimen
A nurse is caring for a client who has advanced heart failure. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Enforce fluid
restrictions
A nurse is administering a loop diuretic to a client who has 3+ pitting
edema in the lower extremities. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take? - ANSWER-Monitor the client for ototoxicity
A nurse is evaluating a clients repeat laboratory results 4 hr after
administering fresh frozen plasma (FFP). Which of the following
laboratory values should the nurse review? - ANSWER-Prothrombin
time
A nurse is assisting in the preparation of a unit of packed red blood cells
(RBCs) for a client who has anemia. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-Witness informed consent.
,A nurse is caring for a client who had a myocardial infarction 5 days
ago. The client has a sudden onset of shortness of breath and begins
coughing frothy, pink sputum. The nurse auscultates loud, bubbly sounds
on inspiration. Which of the following adventitious breath sounds should
the nurse document? - ANSWER-Coarse crackles
A nurse is checking for cardiac tamponade on a client who has
pericarditis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER-Auscultate blood pressure for pulses paradoxus
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lifestyle changes with a client who
had a myocardial infarction and has a new prescription for a beta
blocker. Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-"Before taking my
medication, I will check my blood pressure and radial pulse rate."
A nurse in a clinic is collecting data from a client who has a history of
peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following findings on the clients
lower extremities should the nurse expect? - ANSWER-Cool, pale skin
with minimal body hair
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new
permanent pacemaker. Which of the following information should the
nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-"Avoid lifting both arms
above your head when dressing."
, A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports using fish oil as a
dietary supplement. Which of the following substances in fish oil should
the nurse recognize as a health benefit to the client? - ANSWER-Omega-
3 fatty acids
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a unit of packed red
blood cells (RBCs) following surgery. The client reports itching and has
hives 30 min after the infusion begins. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-Stop the infusion of blood
A nurse is caring for a client who has late-stage heart failure and is
experiencing fluid volume overload. Which of the following finding
should the nurse expect? - ANSWER-Weight gain of 1 kg (2.2 lb) in 1
day
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is lethargic with
muscle weakness. The client's telemetry reading displays dysrhythmias.
Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse anticipate? -
ANSWER-Potassium 2.8 mEq/L
A nurse is caring for a client who has hemophilia. The client reports pain
and swelling in a joint following an injury. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Prepare for replacement of
the missing clotting factor
2025/2026 EXAMINATION
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an abdominal aortic
aneurysm. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse
expect? - ANSWER-Lower Back Discomfort
A nurse is assisting in monitoring a client who had a myocardial
infarction. For which of the following complications should the nurse
monitor in the first 24 hr? - ANSWER-Ventricular dysrhythmias
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has manifestations of
aplastic anemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect? - ANSWER-Petechiae and ecchymosis
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has anemia and a new
prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of the following information should
the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-Hypertension is a
common adverse effect of this medication
,A nurse is collecting data from a client who has right-sided heart failure.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER-
Dependent edema
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who is having a
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) with stent
placement. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate in
the postoperative plan of care? - ANSWER-Initiate an aspirin regimen
A nurse is caring for a client who has advanced heart failure. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Enforce fluid
restrictions
A nurse is administering a loop diuretic to a client who has 3+ pitting
edema in the lower extremities. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take? - ANSWER-Monitor the client for ototoxicity
A nurse is evaluating a clients repeat laboratory results 4 hr after
administering fresh frozen plasma (FFP). Which of the following
laboratory values should the nurse review? - ANSWER-Prothrombin
time
A nurse is assisting in the preparation of a unit of packed red blood cells
(RBCs) for a client who has anemia. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-Witness informed consent.
,A nurse is caring for a client who had a myocardial infarction 5 days
ago. The client has a sudden onset of shortness of breath and begins
coughing frothy, pink sputum. The nurse auscultates loud, bubbly sounds
on inspiration. Which of the following adventitious breath sounds should
the nurse document? - ANSWER-Coarse crackles
A nurse is checking for cardiac tamponade on a client who has
pericarditis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER-Auscultate blood pressure for pulses paradoxus
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lifestyle changes with a client who
had a myocardial infarction and has a new prescription for a beta
blocker. Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-"Before taking my
medication, I will check my blood pressure and radial pulse rate."
A nurse in a clinic is collecting data from a client who has a history of
peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following findings on the clients
lower extremities should the nurse expect? - ANSWER-Cool, pale skin
with minimal body hair
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new
permanent pacemaker. Which of the following information should the
nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-"Avoid lifting both arms
above your head when dressing."
, A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports using fish oil as a
dietary supplement. Which of the following substances in fish oil should
the nurse recognize as a health benefit to the client? - ANSWER-Omega-
3 fatty acids
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a unit of packed red
blood cells (RBCs) following surgery. The client reports itching and has
hives 30 min after the infusion begins. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-Stop the infusion of blood
A nurse is caring for a client who has late-stage heart failure and is
experiencing fluid volume overload. Which of the following finding
should the nurse expect? - ANSWER-Weight gain of 1 kg (2.2 lb) in 1
day
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is lethargic with
muscle weakness. The client's telemetry reading displays dysrhythmias.
Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse anticipate? -
ANSWER-Potassium 2.8 mEq/L
A nurse is caring for a client who has hemophilia. The client reports pain
and swelling in a joint following an injury. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-Prepare for replacement of
the missing clotting factor
