CARDIAC NCLEX QUESTIONS Exam Already Graded A+

1) A client is scheduled for a cardiac catherization 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 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?"