CARDIAC NCLEX Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Cardiovascular NCLEX-PN Questions and answers rated A+ Cardiovascular NCLEX-PN Questions A nurse is asked to assist another health care member in providing care to a client who is placed in a modified Trendelenburg's position. The nurse interprets that the client is likely being treated for which condition? - correct answer Shock A client's serum calcium level is 7.9 mg/dL. The nurse is immediately concerned, knowing that this level could lead to: - correct answer Cardiac arrest A n...

Cardiovascular Saunders NCLEX questions with complete solution Cardiovascular Saunders NCLEX questions A client is admitted to the emergency department with chest pain that is consistent with myocardial infarction based on elevated troponin levels. Heart sounds are normal and vital signs are noted on the client's chart. The nurse should alert the health care provider because these changes are most consistent with which complication? Refer to chart. TImes: 11, 11:!5, 11:30 and 11:45 Pul...

Cardiovascular System NCLEX Practice Question and answers correctly solved Cardiovascular System NCLEX Practice A client has been diagnosed with pericarditis. Which layers of the heart are affected with this illness? a. Between the pericardium and the mediastinum b. Between the pericardium and the myocardium c. Between the myocardium and the mediastinum d. Between the myocardium and the endocardium - correct answer b. Between the pericardium and the myocardium The nurse is lis...

Cardiovascular system NCLEX questions & rationales Question and answers verified to pass Cardiovascular system NCLEX questions & rationales What are characteristics of cardiogenic shock? - correct answer -hypotension -rapid pulse that becomes weaker -decreased urine output -cool, clammy skin What are characteristics of cardiac tamponade? - correct answer accompanied by distant, muddled heart sounds and prominent neck vessels What are characteristics pulmonary embolism? - correct a...

Dysrhythmias NCLEX Questions and answers correctly solved Dysrhythmias NCLEX Questions 1. A nurse is assessing an electrocardiogram rhythm strip. The P waves and QRS complexes are regular. The PR interval is 0.16 second, and QRS complexes measure 0.06 second. The overall heart rate is 64 beats per minute. The nurse assesses the cardiac rhythm as: A. Normal sinus rhythm B. Sinus bradycardia C. Sick sinus syndrome D. First-degree heart block. - correct answer 1. measurements are normal, ...

Exam 1 Dysrhythmias (NCLEX) Question and answers correctly solved Exam 1: Dysrhythmias (NCLEX) A client's electrocardiogram strip shows atrial and ventricular rates of 80 complexes per minute. The PR interval is 0.14 second, and the QRS complex measures 0.08 second. The nurse interprets this rhythm is: A) Normal sinus rhythm B) Sinus bradycardia C) Sinus tachycardia D) Sinus dysrhythmia - correct answer A A client has frequent bursts of ventricular tachycardia on the cardiac monit...

Exam 1 Endocarditis, Pericarditis, & Cardiac Tamponade (NCLEX) Question and answers already passed Exam 1: Endocarditis, Pericarditis, & Cardiac Tamponade (NCLEX) A patient is recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI) and develops chest pain on day 3 that increases when taking a deep breath and is relieved by leaning forward. Which action should the nurse take next? a. Assess the feet for pedal edema. b. Palpate the radial pulses bilaterally. c. Auscultate for a pericardial fricti...

Exam 2 Cardiac Practice Questions NCLEX and answers already passed Exam 2: Cardiac Practice Questions NCLEX Which of the following actions is the first priority of care for a pt exhibiting signs & symptoms of coronary artery disease? 1. Decrease anxiety 2. Enhance myocardial oxygenation 3. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin 4. Educate the pt about his symptoms - correct answer 2. Enhancing myocardial oxygenation is always the first priority when a pt exhibits signs or symptoms of card...

Exam 2 sample questions and answers 100% correct Exam 2 sample questions Which instruction given to a patient who is about to undergo Holter monitoring is most appropriate? A. "You may remove the monitor only to shower or bathe." B."You should connect the monitor whenever you feel symptoms." C."You should refrain from exercising while wearing this monitor." D."You will need to keep a diary of all your activities and symptoms. - correct answer Correct Answer D Rational: A Ho...

Heart Failure NCLEX Questions and answers rated A+ Heart Failure NCLEX Questions Which of the following patients are MOST at risk for developing heart failure? Select-all-that-apply:* A. A 69 year old male with a history of alcohol abuse and is recovering from a myocardial infarction. B. A 55 year old female with a health history of asthma and hypoparathyroidism. C. A 30 year old male with a history of endocarditis and has severe mitral stenosis. D. A 45 year old female with lung c...