CARDIAC NCLEX QUESTIONS with answers 2024.2025

CARDIAC NCLEX QUESTIONS 1) A client is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization using a radiopaque dye. Which of the following assessments is most critical before the procedure? 1.Intake and output 2.Baseline peripheral pulse rates 3.Height and weight 4.Allergy to iodine or shellfish - correct answer 4. Allergy to iodine or shellfish This procedure requires an informed consent because it involves injection of a radiopaque dye into the blood vessel. The risk of allergic reaction and possible anaphylaxis is serious and must be assessed before the procedure. 2) A client with no history of cardiovascular disease comes into the ambulatory clinic with flulike symptoms. The client suddenly complains of chest pain. Which of the following questions would best help a nurse to discriminate pain caused by a non-cardiac problem? 1."Have you ever had this pain before?" 2."Can you describe the pain to me?" 3."Does the pain get worse when you breathe in?" 4."Can you rate the pain on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the worst?" - correct answer 3."Does the pain get worse when you breathe in?" Chest pain is assessed by using the standard pain assessment parameters. Options 1, 2, and 4 may or may not help discriminate the origin of pain. Pain of pleuropulmonary origin usually worsens on inspiration. 3) A client with myocardial infarction has been transferred from a coronary care unit to a general medical unit with cardiac monitoring via telemetry. A nurse plans to allow for which of the following client activities? 1.Strict bed rest for 24 hours after transfer 2.Bathroom privileges and self-care activities