CARDIAC VASCULAR NURSING EXAM|QUESTIONS AND APPROVED
ANSWERS|NEW UPDATE!!! 2026|GRADED A+
The examination of a patient in a supine position reveals distended jugular veins from the base of the
neck 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. - ANSWERincreased central venous pressure.
When caring for a patient who has intermittent claudication, the cardiac-vascular nurse advises the
patient to:
apply graduated compression stockings before getting out of bed.
elevate the legs when sitting.
refrain from exercise.
walk as tolerated. - ANSWERwalk as tolerated.
The cardiac-vascular nurse reviews recommended activities with a patient who sustained a myocardial
infarction. The patient states, "It doesn't really matter what I do or don't do. I will either get better or
die." This statement reflects:
acceptance of changed health status.
an internal locus of control.
feelings of loss of control.
projection. - ANSWERfeelings of loss of control.
A patient who is in the 10th week of outpatient cardiac rehabilitation continues to exhibit symptoms of
depression. When developing a discharge plan, the cardiac-vascular nurse includes:
a referral for counseling and possible medication.
a trial of herbal remedies.
alternative therapies, including yoga and massage.
, comprehensive information about the patient's cardiac status to help reduce his or her anxiety. -
ANSWERa referral for counseling and possible medication.
When reviewing a patient's four-week diet history, the cardiac-vascular nurse identifies a pattern of
high-calorie intake on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights. The patient states that the patient's
spouse recently started taking a night class on those evenings at a local university. The patient's diet
history indicates:
a disabling family coping behavior.
a lack of dietary instruction.
a need for cooking classes.
an individual coping behavior. - ANSWERan individual coping behavior.
A patient who underwent a percutaneous, transluminal coronary angioplasty four weeks ago has a
subsequent 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 patient'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 action is to:
document the weight and reassess the patient at the next session.
inquire about the patient's medication compliance.
notify the patient's physician.
review the patient's most recent nuclear scan. - ANSWERinquire about the patient's medication
compliance.
As the cardiac-vascular nurse prepares to administer an experimental cardiac drug to a patient who is
participating in a research study, the patient states that he or she no longer wants the medication. The
nurse advises the patient that:
he or she has a right to refuse the medication and to withdraw from the study.
participation in the study is critical to improving the quality of patient outcomes.
the medication dose has been scheduled for administration.
the primary investigator will speak with the patient about his or her decision. - ANSWERhe or she has a
right to refuse the medication and to withdraw from the study.
ANSWERS|NEW UPDATE!!! 2026|GRADED A+
The examination of a patient in a supine position reveals distended jugular veins from the base of the
neck 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. - ANSWERincreased central venous pressure.
When caring for a patient who has intermittent claudication, the cardiac-vascular nurse advises the
patient to:
apply graduated compression stockings before getting out of bed.
elevate the legs when sitting.
refrain from exercise.
walk as tolerated. - ANSWERwalk as tolerated.
The cardiac-vascular nurse reviews recommended activities with a patient who sustained a myocardial
infarction. The patient states, "It doesn't really matter what I do or don't do. I will either get better or
die." This statement reflects:
acceptance of changed health status.
an internal locus of control.
feelings of loss of control.
projection. - ANSWERfeelings of loss of control.
A patient who is in the 10th week of outpatient cardiac rehabilitation continues to exhibit symptoms of
depression. When developing a discharge plan, the cardiac-vascular nurse includes:
a referral for counseling and possible medication.
a trial of herbal remedies.
alternative therapies, including yoga and massage.
, comprehensive information about the patient's cardiac status to help reduce his or her anxiety. -
ANSWERa referral for counseling and possible medication.
When reviewing a patient's four-week diet history, the cardiac-vascular nurse identifies a pattern of
high-calorie intake on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights. The patient states that the patient's
spouse recently started taking a night class on those evenings at a local university. The patient's diet
history indicates:
a disabling family coping behavior.
a lack of dietary instruction.
a need for cooking classes.
an individual coping behavior. - ANSWERan individual coping behavior.
A patient who underwent a percutaneous, transluminal coronary angioplasty four weeks ago has a
subsequent 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 patient'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 action is to:
document the weight and reassess the patient at the next session.
inquire about the patient's medication compliance.
notify the patient's physician.
review the patient's most recent nuclear scan. - ANSWERinquire about the patient's medication
compliance.
As the cardiac-vascular nurse prepares to administer an experimental cardiac drug to a patient who is
participating in a research study, the patient states that he or she no longer wants the medication. The
nurse advises the patient that:
he or she has a right to refuse the medication and to withdraw from the study.
participation in the study is critical to improving the quality of patient outcomes.
the medication dose has been scheduled for administration.
the primary investigator will speak with the patient about his or her decision. - ANSWERhe or she has a
right to refuse the medication and to withdraw from the study.
