NR302: Cardiovascular Assessment
(Latest Update ) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct [Grade A]–
Chamberlain
While assessing a client with a murmur of the pulmonic valve, the nurse places the
stethoscope at the ______ intercostal space at the ________. - correct answer 2nd
left sternal border
Indicate the heart sound best heard in each auscultatory area using the drop-down
list.
A client with no history of cardiovascular disease comes into the ambulatory clinic
with flu-like symptoms. The client suddenly complains of chest pain. Which question
would best help a nurse determine the most likely source of the client's chest pain? -
correct answer "Does the pain get worse when you breathe in?"
The nurse has completed the health history and review of systems with an older adult.
Which client-reported cues indicate a focused assessment of the cardiovascular
system should be completed? Select all that apply. - correct answer Agitation
Mental status changes
Frequent falls
Click to specify if the equipment listed is required or not required for a focused
assessment of the heart. - correct answer Required Equipment: Ruler, Stethoscope
Not Required Equipment: Disinfecting wipes, Sphygmomanometer, Flashlight
, NR302: Cardiovascular Assessment
(Latest Update ) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct [Grade A]–
Chamberlain
Before beginning the focused assessment of the heart, the nurse asks the client's
adult children to step out of the room. The client asks why they need to leave the room.
What is the best response by the nurse? - correct answer "For privacy, since your
gown will be lowered to expose your chest."
Before lowering the client's gown to inspect the pericardium, the nurse should place
the client in which position? - correct answer Supine
For each marked location, click to specify if the point of maximum impulse (PMI) would
or would not be visible in a healthy adult.
Drag the risk factors for cardiovascular disease to the correct category. - correct
answer Modifiable factors: cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, inactivity, smoking,
stress, and obesity
Non-Modifiable factors: age, gender, race, and genetics
During the initial health history, a client makes the following statement. Select the
words or phrases that provide cues to their cardiovascular health.
"I have had trouble with my circulation for the last 5years. It started after my heart
attack and was not bad at first. But lately, if I sit or stand for a long time, my feet swell
(Latest Update ) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct [Grade A]–
Chamberlain
While assessing a client with a murmur of the pulmonic valve, the nurse places the
stethoscope at the ______ intercostal space at the ________. - correct answer 2nd
left sternal border
Indicate the heart sound best heard in each auscultatory area using the drop-down
list.
A client with no history of cardiovascular disease comes into the ambulatory clinic
with flu-like symptoms. The client suddenly complains of chest pain. Which question
would best help a nurse determine the most likely source of the client's chest pain? -
correct answer "Does the pain get worse when you breathe in?"
The nurse has completed the health history and review of systems with an older adult.
Which client-reported cues indicate a focused assessment of the cardiovascular
system should be completed? Select all that apply. - correct answer Agitation
Mental status changes
Frequent falls
Click to specify if the equipment listed is required or not required for a focused
assessment of the heart. - correct answer Required Equipment: Ruler, Stethoscope
Not Required Equipment: Disinfecting wipes, Sphygmomanometer, Flashlight
, NR302: Cardiovascular Assessment
(Latest Update ) Questions and
Answers 100% Correct [Grade A]–
Chamberlain
Before beginning the focused assessment of the heart, the nurse asks the client's
adult children to step out of the room. The client asks why they need to leave the room.
What is the best response by the nurse? - correct answer "For privacy, since your
gown will be lowered to expose your chest."
Before lowering the client's gown to inspect the pericardium, the nurse should place
the client in which position? - correct answer Supine
For each marked location, click to specify if the point of maximum impulse (PMI) would
or would not be visible in a healthy adult.
Drag the risk factors for cardiovascular disease to the correct category. - correct
answer Modifiable factors: cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, inactivity, smoking,
stress, and obesity
Non-Modifiable factors: age, gender, race, and genetics
During the initial health history, a client makes the following statement. Select the
words or phrases that provide cues to their cardiovascular health.
"I have had trouble with my circulation for the last 5years. It started after my heart
attack and was not bad at first. But lately, if I sit or stand for a long time, my feet swell
