NR302 Cardiovascular Assessment Complete Exam
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Graded Answers | Heart Sounds, Cardiac
Assessment, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Murmurs,
PMI, Chest Pain, Physical Assessment and NCLEX
Review Latest Updated 2026
In 2018, one person died every _____ seconds in the United States from cardiovascular
disease (CVD). That is _____ CVD-related deaths each day.
36
2,380
When assessing an individual for cardiovascular risk factors, the nurse inquires about which
health conditions or lifestyle practices? Select all that apply.
Coronary artery disease
Obesity
Tobacco use
Hypertension
Diabetes
Which statement about dietary practices requires follow-up during the initial assessment of a
client's recent episodes of chest pain?
"I eat bacon and eggs every morning for breakfast."
, Which items asked during the health history assessment provide information about the
cardiovascular systems? Select all that apply.
Childhood rheumatic illness
Family history of stroke
Swelling in legs
Click to specify if each client statement does or does not indicate the client may have
cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular Disease: "I am frequently so tired I do not have the energy to do housework. It
bothers me that I have become so messy."
"I have to sleep on three pillows, or I can't breathe at night."
"My feet are swollen and painful after standing at work all day."
No Cardiovascular Disease: "My sister's neighbor was just diagnosed with high blood pressure
and aortic stenosis. Now she thinks I have it because I am the same age as her neighbor."
"I have become a better swimmer now that I spend thirty minutes every other day exercising
in the pool."
"Shopping at the local farmers' market has been good for my weight and my budget."
The examiner inspects the chest wall for ________ , palpates the chest wall to identify the
correct location for _______, and uses the diaphragm and bell of the ______ to assess the
heart rate, rhythm, and sounds.
visual pulsations
Cardiac auscultation
Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+
Graded Answers | Heart Sounds, Cardiac
Assessment, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Murmurs,
PMI, Chest Pain, Physical Assessment and NCLEX
Review Latest Updated 2026
In 2018, one person died every _____ seconds in the United States from cardiovascular
disease (CVD). That is _____ CVD-related deaths each day.
36
2,380
When assessing an individual for cardiovascular risk factors, the nurse inquires about which
health conditions or lifestyle practices? Select all that apply.
Coronary artery disease
Obesity
Tobacco use
Hypertension
Diabetes
Which statement about dietary practices requires follow-up during the initial assessment of a
client's recent episodes of chest pain?
"I eat bacon and eggs every morning for breakfast."
, Which items asked during the health history assessment provide information about the
cardiovascular systems? Select all that apply.
Childhood rheumatic illness
Family history of stroke
Swelling in legs
Click to specify if each client statement does or does not indicate the client may have
cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular Disease: "I am frequently so tired I do not have the energy to do housework. It
bothers me that I have become so messy."
"I have to sleep on three pillows, or I can't breathe at night."
"My feet are swollen and painful after standing at work all day."
No Cardiovascular Disease: "My sister's neighbor was just diagnosed with high blood pressure
and aortic stenosis. Now she thinks I have it because I am the same age as her neighbor."
"I have become a better swimmer now that I spend thirty minutes every other day exercising
in the pool."
"Shopping at the local farmers' market has been good for my weight and my budget."
The examiner inspects the chest wall for ________ , palpates the chest wall to identify the
correct location for _______, and uses the diaphragm and bell of the ______ to assess the
heart rate, rhythm, and sounds.
visual pulsations
Cardiac auscultation
