NUR 209 Exam 2 (Cardiovascular) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026-2027
NEW VERSION
Prep U
A nurse is assigned to care for a client with a terminal cardiovascular illness. When
developing the client's plan of care, which outcome would the nurse identify as most
realistic for this client?
adaptation to living with limitations
maintenance of adequate comfort
acceptance of changes in lifestyle
recovery from the cardiovascular problem - answer>>>maintenance of adequate
comfort
Rationale: The realistic outcome for a client with terminal cardiovascular disease is
maintenance of adequate comfort and acceptance of impending death.Realistic
outcomes for the client with chronic cardiovascular disease focus on helping the
client to live within limitations imposed by the disease and to improve acceptance of
changes in lifestyle and self-concept. Outcomes pertinent to the client who is
admitted with an acute problem focus on recovery from the cardiovascular problem
without residual complications.
Prep U
Upon entering a client's room, the client tells the nurse, "I'm having some really
strong pain in my chest." The nurse intervenes immediately, placing the client in
which position?
, -
Sitting
Standing upright
Flat with legs raised 20 to 30 degrees
Supine - answer>>>Sitting
Explanation:The nurse should make the client comfortable in a sitting position. A
supine position inhibits full chest expansion and limits gas exchange in the lung, so
this position should be avoided. Since the heart works harder in the supine position
than in the upright position, the supine position is not recommended. The
hypotensive client is positioned with legs elevated 20 to 30 degrees.
Prep U
Which of the following is a noninvasive procedure assisting the nurse in
cardiovascular care?
Electrocardiography
Pulmonary artery monitoring
Swan-Ganz catheterization
Cardiac output determination - answer>>>Electrocardiography
, Explanation:Noninvasive heart monitoring involves electrocardiography and cardiac
monitoring. Invasive techniques, such as pulmonary artery monitoring, Swan-Ganz
catheterization, cardiac output determination, and cardiac support via an intraaortic
balloon pump (IABP), typically are used by trained critical care personnel to provide
additional monitoring and support.
Prep U
A nurse is teaching a client with heart disease about exercising and signs of
overexertion. The nurse determines that additional education is needed if the client
states:
"I should wait at least an hour after eating before exercising."
"I need to call the doctor if it feels like my heart is racing."
"I need to start my routine with my warm-up exercises."
"I should stop exercising if my pulse is below my target zone." - answer>>>"I should
stop exercising if my pulse is below my target zone."
Explanation:For the client, the goal of the exercise program is to achieve the target
heart rate. The client should stop exercising if his pulse rate exceeds his target zone.
Prep U
A nursing instructor is developing a class presentation about reasons people with
cardiovascular problems seek medical care. Which of the following would the
instructor include as the most common reason?
Lower extremity swelling
Persistent cough
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026-2027
NEW VERSION
Prep U
A nurse is assigned to care for a client with a terminal cardiovascular illness. When
developing the client's plan of care, which outcome would the nurse identify as most
realistic for this client?
adaptation to living with limitations
maintenance of adequate comfort
acceptance of changes in lifestyle
recovery from the cardiovascular problem - answer>>>maintenance of adequate
comfort
Rationale: The realistic outcome for a client with terminal cardiovascular disease is
maintenance of adequate comfort and acceptance of impending death.Realistic
outcomes for the client with chronic cardiovascular disease focus on helping the
client to live within limitations imposed by the disease and to improve acceptance of
changes in lifestyle and self-concept. Outcomes pertinent to the client who is
admitted with an acute problem focus on recovery from the cardiovascular problem
without residual complications.
Prep U
Upon entering a client's room, the client tells the nurse, "I'm having some really
strong pain in my chest." The nurse intervenes immediately, placing the client in
which position?
, -
Sitting
Standing upright
Flat with legs raised 20 to 30 degrees
Supine - answer>>>Sitting
Explanation:The nurse should make the client comfortable in a sitting position. A
supine position inhibits full chest expansion and limits gas exchange in the lung, so
this position should be avoided. Since the heart works harder in the supine position
than in the upright position, the supine position is not recommended. The
hypotensive client is positioned with legs elevated 20 to 30 degrees.
Prep U
Which of the following is a noninvasive procedure assisting the nurse in
cardiovascular care?
Electrocardiography
Pulmonary artery monitoring
Swan-Ganz catheterization
Cardiac output determination - answer>>>Electrocardiography
, Explanation:Noninvasive heart monitoring involves electrocardiography and cardiac
monitoring. Invasive techniques, such as pulmonary artery monitoring, Swan-Ganz
catheterization, cardiac output determination, and cardiac support via an intraaortic
balloon pump (IABP), typically are used by trained critical care personnel to provide
additional monitoring and support.
Prep U
A nurse is teaching a client with heart disease about exercising and signs of
overexertion. The nurse determines that additional education is needed if the client
states:
"I should wait at least an hour after eating before exercising."
"I need to call the doctor if it feels like my heart is racing."
"I need to start my routine with my warm-up exercises."
"I should stop exercising if my pulse is below my target zone." - answer>>>"I should
stop exercising if my pulse is below my target zone."
Explanation:For the client, the goal of the exercise program is to achieve the target
heart rate. The client should stop exercising if his pulse rate exceeds his target zone.
Prep U
A nursing instructor is developing a class presentation about reasons people with
cardiovascular problems seek medical care. Which of the following would the
instructor include as the most common reason?
Lower extremity swelling
Persistent cough
