Cardiovascular NCLEX-PN
Questions & Correct Answers
A nurse understands that which of the following is a correct guideline for adult
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a health care provider? - ✔✔Each rescue
breath should be given over 1 second and should produce a visible chest rise.
A nurse carries out a standard prescription for a stat electrocardiogram (ECG) on a client who
has an episode of chest pain. The nurse should take which action next? - ✔✔Give
sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) per the health care provider's prescriptions.
In order to assess the dorsalis pedis pulse of a client diagnosed with arterial vascular
disease, the nurse palpates which anatomical location? Refer to figure - ✔✔Top of the
foot
A nurse is beginning to ambulate a client with activity intolerance caused by bacterial
endocarditis. The nurse determines that the client is best tolerating ambulation if which
parameter is noted? - ✔✔Blood pressure that increases from 114/82 to 118/86 mm
Hg
A client who has undergone femoropopliteal bypass grafting says to the nurse, "I hope I don't
have any more problems that could make me lose my leg. I'm so afraid that I'll have gone
through this for nothing." The appropriate nursing response is which of the following? -
✔✔"You are concerned about losing your leg?"
A client in a long-term care facility who has a history of angina pectoris wants to go for a short
walk outside with a family member. It is a sunny but chilly December day. The nurse should do
which of the following to care for this client in a holistic manner? - ✔✔Instruct the family
member to dress the client warmly before going outside.
, A client diagnosed with thrombophlebitis 1 day ago suddenly complains of chest pain
and shortness of breath, and the client is visibly anxious. The nurse understands that a
life-threatening complication of this condition is: - ✔✔Pulmonary Embolism
A male client who experienced a myocardial infarction (MI) tells the nurse that he is fearful
about not being able to return to a normal life. Which action by the nurse is therapeutic at this
time? - ✔✔Explore the specific concerns with the client.
A nurse working in a long-term care facility is collecting data from a client experiencing
chest pain. The nurse would interpret that the pain is likely a result of myocardial infarction
(MI) if which of the following observations is made by the nurse? - ✔✔The pain has not
been unrelieved by rest and nitroglycerin tablets.
A nurse is planning to teach a client with peripheral arterial disease about measures to limit
disease progression. The nurse should include which items on a list of suggestions to be given
to the client? Select all that apply. - ✔✔Cut down on the amount of fats consumed in the
diet, Walk each day to increase circulation to the legs, Be careful not to injure the legs or
feet, Eat a well-balanced diet every day.
A client has experienced several episodes of sickle cell crisis. Which instruction should be
included in the client's teaching plan to prevent recurrence? - ✔✔Wear shoes and
socks when walking outside to prevent damage to the feet.
A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI). The client reports
chest pain. When the administration of a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet as prescribed does
not relieve the chest pain, the next nursing action is to: - ✔✔Check the blood pressure and
administer another nitroglycerin tablet.
The nurse observes the following rhythm on the cardiac monitor. (Refer to the figure.)
Which action should the nurse take first? - ✔✔Evaluate the client for hypotension and
assess mental status.
Questions & Correct Answers
A nurse understands that which of the following is a correct guideline for adult
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a health care provider? - ✔✔Each rescue
breath should be given over 1 second and should produce a visible chest rise.
A nurse carries out a standard prescription for a stat electrocardiogram (ECG) on a client who
has an episode of chest pain. The nurse should take which action next? - ✔✔Give
sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) per the health care provider's prescriptions.
In order to assess the dorsalis pedis pulse of a client diagnosed with arterial vascular
disease, the nurse palpates which anatomical location? Refer to figure - ✔✔Top of the
foot
A nurse is beginning to ambulate a client with activity intolerance caused by bacterial
endocarditis. The nurse determines that the client is best tolerating ambulation if which
parameter is noted? - ✔✔Blood pressure that increases from 114/82 to 118/86 mm
Hg
A client who has undergone femoropopliteal bypass grafting says to the nurse, "I hope I don't
have any more problems that could make me lose my leg. I'm so afraid that I'll have gone
through this for nothing." The appropriate nursing response is which of the following? -
✔✔"You are concerned about losing your leg?"
A client in a long-term care facility who has a history of angina pectoris wants to go for a short
walk outside with a family member. It is a sunny but chilly December day. The nurse should do
which of the following to care for this client in a holistic manner? - ✔✔Instruct the family
member to dress the client warmly before going outside.
, A client diagnosed with thrombophlebitis 1 day ago suddenly complains of chest pain
and shortness of breath, and the client is visibly anxious. The nurse understands that a
life-threatening complication of this condition is: - ✔✔Pulmonary Embolism
A male client who experienced a myocardial infarction (MI) tells the nurse that he is fearful
about not being able to return to a normal life. Which action by the nurse is therapeutic at this
time? - ✔✔Explore the specific concerns with the client.
A nurse working in a long-term care facility is collecting data from a client experiencing
chest pain. The nurse would interpret that the pain is likely a result of myocardial infarction
(MI) if which of the following observations is made by the nurse? - ✔✔The pain has not
been unrelieved by rest and nitroglycerin tablets.
A nurse is planning to teach a client with peripheral arterial disease about measures to limit
disease progression. The nurse should include which items on a list of suggestions to be given
to the client? Select all that apply. - ✔✔Cut down on the amount of fats consumed in the
diet, Walk each day to increase circulation to the legs, Be careful not to injure the legs or
feet, Eat a well-balanced diet every day.
A client has experienced several episodes of sickle cell crisis. Which instruction should be
included in the client's teaching plan to prevent recurrence? - ✔✔Wear shoes and
socks when walking outside to prevent damage to the feet.
A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI). The client reports
chest pain. When the administration of a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet as prescribed does
not relieve the chest pain, the next nursing action is to: - ✔✔Check the blood pressure and
administer another nitroglycerin tablet.
The nurse observes the following rhythm on the cardiac monitor. (Refer to the figure.)
Which action should the nurse take first? - ✔✔Evaluate the client for hypotension and
assess mental status.
