Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Exam Sample
Questions with complete solutions graded A+
1. The examination of a patient in a supine position re- increased
central venous
veals distended jugular veins from the base of the neck pressure.
to the angle of the jaw. This finding
indicates: decreased venous return.
increased central venous pressure.
increased pulmonary artery capillary
pressure. left-sided heart failure.
2. When caring for a patient who has intermittent claudi- walk as
tolerated.
cation, the cardiac-vascular nurse advises the
patient to:
apply graduated compression stockings before
get- ting out of bed.
elevate the legs when sitting.
refrain from exercise.
walk as tolerated.
3. The cardiac-vascular nurse reviews outpatient
recommended ac- tivities with a patient who car- diac
sustained a myocardial in- farction. The rehabilitati
patient states, "It doesn't really matter what on
I do or don't do. I will either get better or continues
die." This statement reflects: to exhibit
acceptance of changed health symptoms
status. an internal locus of of
control. depression.
feelings of loss of control. When
projection. developing
a discharge
4. A patient who is in the 10th week of
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,Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Exam Sample
Questions with complete solutions graded A+
plan, the cardiac-vascular nurse includes: feelings of loss of
a referral for counseling and possible control.
medication.
a referral for
counseling and
possible medication.
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, Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Exam Sample
Questions
a trial of herbal remedies. tion is to:
alternative therapies, including yoga and document
massage. comprehensive information about the weight
the patient's car- diac status to help reduce and reassess
his or her anxiety. the patient
at the next
5. When reviewing a patient's four-week diet session.
history, the cardiac-vascular nurse inquire
identifies a pattern of about the
high-calorie intake on Monday, Wednesday, patient's
and Friday nights. The patient states that the medication
patient's spouse re- cently started taking a compliance.
night class on those evenings at a local notify the
university. The patient's diet history indicates: patient's
a disabling family coping behavior. physician.
a lack of dietary review the
instruction. a need for patient's
cooking classes. most recent
an individual coping behavior. nuclear
scan.
6. A patient who underwent a percutaneous,
translumi- nal coronary angioplasty four weeks
ago has a sub- sequent ejection fraction of
30%. The patient returns for a follow-up visit.
Examination reveals lungs that are clear to
auscultation and slight pedal edema. The pa-
tient'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 ac-
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Questions with complete solutions graded A+
1. The examination of a patient in a supine position re- increased
central venous
veals distended jugular veins from the base of the neck pressure.
to the angle of the jaw. This finding
indicates: decreased venous return.
increased central venous pressure.
increased pulmonary artery capillary
pressure. left-sided heart failure.
2. When caring for a patient who has intermittent claudi- walk as
tolerated.
cation, the cardiac-vascular nurse advises the
patient to:
apply graduated compression stockings before
get- ting out of bed.
elevate the legs when sitting.
refrain from exercise.
walk as tolerated.
3. The cardiac-vascular nurse reviews outpatient
recommended ac- tivities with a patient who car- diac
sustained a myocardial in- farction. The rehabilitati
patient states, "It doesn't really matter what on
I do or don't do. I will either get better or continues
die." This statement reflects: to exhibit
acceptance of changed health symptoms
status. an internal locus of of
control. depression.
feelings of loss of control. When
projection. developing
a discharge
4. A patient who is in the 10th week of
1/
17
,Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Exam Sample
Questions with complete solutions graded A+
plan, the cardiac-vascular nurse includes: feelings of loss of
a referral for counseling and possible control.
medication.
a referral for
counseling and
possible medication.
2/
17
, Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Exam Sample
Questions
a trial of herbal remedies. tion is to:
alternative therapies, including yoga and document
massage. comprehensive information about the weight
the patient's car- diac status to help reduce and reassess
his or her anxiety. the patient
at the next
5. When reviewing a patient's four-week diet session.
history, the cardiac-vascular nurse inquire
identifies a pattern of about the
high-calorie intake on Monday, Wednesday, patient's
and Friday nights. The patient states that the medication
patient's spouse re- cently started taking a compliance.
night class on those evenings at a local notify the
university. The patient's diet history indicates: patient's
a disabling family coping behavior. physician.
a lack of dietary review the
instruction. a need for patient's
cooking classes. most recent
an individual coping behavior. nuclear
scan.
6. A patient who underwent a percutaneous,
translumi- nal coronary angioplasty four weeks
ago has a sub- sequent ejection fraction of
30%. The patient returns for a follow-up visit.
Examination reveals lungs that are clear to
auscultation and slight pedal edema. The pa-
tient'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 ac-
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