NURS 190 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SET A+
✔✔When assessing the heart for Heartsounds the pool Monic valve can be heard at -
✔✔The left second intercostal space
✔✔During the cardiac assessment the nurse finds the client has jugular vein distention
what does this mean to the nurse - ✔✔The client could have fluid overload
✔✔The nurse is caring for a client who is a long-term smoker and notes clubbing of the
fingers which technique should the nurse use to validate this - ✔✔Play's two of the
same finger from each hand together
✔✔A nurse is assessing a client who has a wrist restraint applied for which of the
following findings should the nurse loosen the restraints - ✔✔The clients hand is cool
and pale
✔✔Which is a modifiable risk factor for primary hypertension - ✔✔Obesity
✔✔The nurse is preparing to listen to a client mitral valve which landmark on the clients
chest should nurse place the bell of the stethoscope - ✔✔The Apex fifth intercostal
space left mid clavicular line
✔✔The nurse observes splinter hemorrhages on the clients now that's which findings
should the nurse expect the findings are associated with - ✔✔infective endocarditis
✔✔The nurse is reviewing the effects of smoking on the cardiovascular system with a
client which information should the nurse include in the teaching - ✔✔Injury to the
vessel walls
, ✔✔The nurse is conducting a cardiovascular focus assessment which question should
the nurse asked that reflects behavior - ✔✔Can you describe your diet
✔✔The nurse has reviewed the functions of the peripheral vascular system with a client
which statement made by the client indicates further teaching is needed - ✔✔Produces
red blood cells that transport oxygen
✔✔The nurse is preparing to auscultate the Apex of a client right lung which anatomical
location should the nurse place the stethoscope - ✔✔Near right clavicle
✔✔The nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students to assess heart sounds
which response by the student indicates appropriate understanding of how S2 heart
sounds are produced - ✔✔It results from the closure of the semi lunar valve's
✔✔The nurse is caring for a client complaining of a painful hot area in the leg the area
is red and swollen which of the following action should the nurse perform next -
✔✔Notify the physician
✔✔The nurse is interviewing a client who has recently been diagnosed with
atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries which question by the nurse is a priority when
determining risk factors for this condition - ✔✔Have you been diagnosed with rheumatic
fever
✔✔Which of the following indicates a normal cardiac output - ✔✔4 to 8 L per minute
✔✔The nurse is caring for a client that is using cocaine which initial cardiovascular
affect occurs due to the use of the drug - ✔✔Coronary spasms
✔✔The nurse is caring for a client suspected of having myocardial infarction which
assessment findings should the nurse recognize are associated with the condition -
✔✔Mental confusion
Vomiting
Diaphoresis
✔✔The nurse is triaging clients in an ophthalmology office which client requires
immediate intervention by the nurse - ✔✔Acute glaucoma
✔✔The nurse is preparing to perform the cover and uncover test on a client which
explanation will the nurse provide the client prior to performing the exam - ✔✔This will
test the balance mechanism that keeps your eyes parallel it shakes peripheral vision
✔✔Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for primary hypertension - ✔✔race
SET A+
✔✔When assessing the heart for Heartsounds the pool Monic valve can be heard at -
✔✔The left second intercostal space
✔✔During the cardiac assessment the nurse finds the client has jugular vein distention
what does this mean to the nurse - ✔✔The client could have fluid overload
✔✔The nurse is caring for a client who is a long-term smoker and notes clubbing of the
fingers which technique should the nurse use to validate this - ✔✔Play's two of the
same finger from each hand together
✔✔A nurse is assessing a client who has a wrist restraint applied for which of the
following findings should the nurse loosen the restraints - ✔✔The clients hand is cool
and pale
✔✔Which is a modifiable risk factor for primary hypertension - ✔✔Obesity
✔✔The nurse is preparing to listen to a client mitral valve which landmark on the clients
chest should nurse place the bell of the stethoscope - ✔✔The Apex fifth intercostal
space left mid clavicular line
✔✔The nurse observes splinter hemorrhages on the clients now that's which findings
should the nurse expect the findings are associated with - ✔✔infective endocarditis
✔✔The nurse is reviewing the effects of smoking on the cardiovascular system with a
client which information should the nurse include in the teaching - ✔✔Injury to the
vessel walls
, ✔✔The nurse is conducting a cardiovascular focus assessment which question should
the nurse asked that reflects behavior - ✔✔Can you describe your diet
✔✔The nurse has reviewed the functions of the peripheral vascular system with a client
which statement made by the client indicates further teaching is needed - ✔✔Produces
red blood cells that transport oxygen
✔✔The nurse is preparing to auscultate the Apex of a client right lung which anatomical
location should the nurse place the stethoscope - ✔✔Near right clavicle
✔✔The nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students to assess heart sounds
which response by the student indicates appropriate understanding of how S2 heart
sounds are produced - ✔✔It results from the closure of the semi lunar valve's
✔✔The nurse is caring for a client complaining of a painful hot area in the leg the area
is red and swollen which of the following action should the nurse perform next -
✔✔Notify the physician
✔✔The nurse is interviewing a client who has recently been diagnosed with
atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries which question by the nurse is a priority when
determining risk factors for this condition - ✔✔Have you been diagnosed with rheumatic
fever
✔✔Which of the following indicates a normal cardiac output - ✔✔4 to 8 L per minute
✔✔The nurse is caring for a client that is using cocaine which initial cardiovascular
affect occurs due to the use of the drug - ✔✔Coronary spasms
✔✔The nurse is caring for a client suspected of having myocardial infarction which
assessment findings should the nurse recognize are associated with the condition -
✔✔Mental confusion
Vomiting
Diaphoresis
✔✔The nurse is triaging clients in an ophthalmology office which client requires
immediate intervention by the nurse - ✔✔Acute glaucoma
✔✔The nurse is preparing to perform the cover and uncover test on a client which
explanation will the nurse provide the client prior to performing the exam - ✔✔This will
test the balance mechanism that keeps your eyes parallel it shakes peripheral vision
✔✔Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for primary hypertension - ✔✔race
