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Cardiovascular system NCLEX Exam questions and 
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What are characteristics of cardiogenic shock? --hypotension 
-rapid pulse that becomes weaker 
-decreased urine output 
-cool, clammy skin 
What are characteristics of card
Cardiovascular system NCLEX Exam questions and 
answers Graded A+| latest update 
What are characteristics of cardiogenic shock? --hypotension 
-rapid pulse that becomes weaker 
-decreased urine output 
-cool, clammy skin 
What are characteristics of cardiac tamponade? -accompanied by distant, 
muddled heart sounds and prominent neck vessels 
What are characteristics pulmonary embolism? -presents suddenly with 
severe dyspnea accompanyin
Exam (elaborations)
Cardiovascular system NCLEX exam questions and 
answers Graded A+| latest update 
What are characteristics of cardiogenic shock? --hypotension 
-rapid pulse that becomes weaker 
-decreased urine output 
-cool, clammy skin 
What are charact
Cardiovascular system NCLEX exam questions and 
answers Graded A+| latest update 
What are characteristics of cardiogenic shock? --hypotension 
-rapid pulse that becomes weaker 
-decreased urine output 
-cool, clammy skin 
What are charact
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Cardiovascular System NCLEX Blood, Heart, Vessels & 
Electrical Function Exam questions and answers Graded 
A+| latest update 
What is the primary function of red blood cells? -Transport oxygen 
A patient has low hemoglobin. What symptom is expected? -Fat
Cardiovascular System NCLEX Blood, Heart, Vessels & 
Electrical Function Exam questions and answers Graded 
A+| latest update 
What is the primary function of red blood cells? -Transport oxygen 
A patient has low hemoglobin. What symptom is expected? -Fatigue 
Which chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body? -Right 
atrium 
Which valve is between th
Exam (elaborations)
Cardiovascular System NCLEX Blood, Heart, Vessels & 
Electrical Function Exam questions and answers Graded 
A+| latest update 
What is the primary function of red blood cells? -Transport oxygen 
A patient has low hemoglobin. What symptom is expected? -Fat
Cardiovascular System NCLEX Blood, Heart, Vessels & 
Electrical Function Exam questions and answers Graded 
A+| latest update 
What is the primary function of red blood cells? -Transport oxygen 
A patient has low hemoglobin. What symptom is expected? -Fatigue 
Which chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body? -Right 
atrium 
Which valve is between th
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Cardiovascular NCLEX-PN 6th Edition Exam questions 
and answers Graded A+| latest update 
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a post-myocardial infarction (MI) 
client who will be taking 1 baby aspirin a day. The nurse determines that the 
clien
Cardiovascular NCLEX-PN 6th Edition Exam questions 
and answers Graded A+| latest update 
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a post-myocardial infarction (MI) 
client who will be taking 1 baby aspirin a day. The nurse determines that the 
client understands the use of this medication if the client makes which 
statement? -"I will take this medication every day."
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Cardiovascular NCLEX style Exam questions and answers 
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Which cardiac enzyme would the nurse expect to elevate first in a client 
diagnosed with myocardial infarction? 
a. Creatine kinase (CK-MB) 
b. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) 
c
Cardiovascular NCLEX style Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
Which cardiac enzyme would the nurse expect to elevate first in a client 
diagnosed with myocardial infarction? 
a. Creatine kinase (CK-MB) 
b. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) 
c. Troponin 
d. WBC -c. Troponin 
Along with persistent,
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Cardiovascular NClex review Exam questions and 
answers Graded A+| latest update 
A client is scheduled to have a cardiac catheterization via the femoral approach. 
The nurse teaches the client about postprocedure interventions that protect the 
catheter
Cardiovascular NClex review Exam questions and 
answers Graded A+| latest update 
A client is scheduled to have a cardiac catheterization via the femoral approach. 
The nurse teaches the client about postprocedure interventions that protect the 
catheter insertion site. What should the nurse inform the client of regarding the 
leg used for catheter insertion? 
1 
It should be elevated on a pillow. 
2 
It should be kept extended while on bed rest. 
3 
It will be positioned depen
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Cardiovascular NCLEX Practice Exam questions and 
answers Graded A+| latest update 
Which medication should be withheld for 24 hours before and 48 hours after 
cardiac catheterization in a client with diabetes? 
Metformin (Glucophage) 
What is the correct
Cardiovascular NCLEX Practice Exam questions and 
answers Graded A+| latest update 
Which medication should be withheld for 24 hours before and 48 hours after 
cardiac catheterization in a client with diabetes? 
Metformin (Glucophage) 
What is the correct interpretation of an ECG with regular P waves and QRS 
complexes, a PR interval of 0.16 seconds, and a heart rate of 64 beats/minute? 
Normal sinus rhyth
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Cardiovascular NCLEX Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
A client admitted to the hospital with chest pain and a history of type 2 diabetes 
mellitus is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. Which medication would need to 
be withheld f
Cardiovascular NCLEX Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
A client admitted to the hospital with chest pain and a history of type 2 diabetes 
mellitus is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. Which medication would need to 
be withheld for 24 hours before the procedure and for 48 hours after the 
procedure? 
1. Regular insulin 
2. Glipizide (Glucotrol) 
3. Repaglinide (Prandin) 
4. Metformin (Glucophage) -4. 
Metformin (Glucophage) needs to be withheld 24 hours before and for 4...
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CARDIOVASCULAR NCLEX exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
When a client comes to the emergency department complaining of chest pain, 
what question is most important for the nurse to ask initially? -when did 
your pain begin 
A hospitaliz
CARDIOVASCULAR NCLEX exam questions and answers 
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When a client comes to the emergency department complaining of chest pain, 
what question is most important for the nurse to ask initially? -when did 
your pain begin 
A hospitalized client takes in anti-hypertensive medication and complains of being 
lightheaded when getting out of bed. What nursing intervention is most 
appropria
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Cardiovascular NCLEX Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
The nurse is reviewing 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 ov
Cardiovascular NCLEX Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
The nurse is reviewing 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/minute. Which would be 
a correct interpretation based on these characteristics? 
1.Sinus bradycardia 
2.Sick sinus syndrome 
3.Normal sinus rhyth
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Cardiovascular NCLEX-RN Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
A female client calls the nurse at the clinic and reports that ever since the vein 
ligation and stripping procedure was performed, she has been experiencing a 
sensation as tho
Cardiovascular NCLEX-RN Exam questions and answers 
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A female client calls the nurse at the clinic and reports that ever since the vein 
ligation and stripping procedure was performed, she has been experiencing a 
sensation as though the affected leg is falling asleep. The nurse should make 
which response to the client? 
1, "Apply warm packs to the leg." 
2."Keep the leg elevated as much as possible." 
3."Contact your health care provider right away to re...
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Cardiovascular NCLEX Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
A patient who underwent a percutaneous, transluminal coronary angioplasty four 
weeks ago has a subsequent ejection fraction of 30%. The patient returns for a 
followup visit. Exam
Cardiovascular NCLEX Exam questions and answers 
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A patient who underwent a percutaneous, transluminal coronary angioplasty four 
weeks ago has a subsequent ejection fraction of 30%. The patient returns for a 
followup visit. Examination reveals lungs that are clear to auscultation and slight 
pedal edema. The patient's medications are digoxin (Lanoxin), furosemide (Lasix), 
enalapril maleate (Vasotec), and aspirin. The patient reports a 5 lb (2.27-kg) 
weight
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Cardiovascular NCLEX Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
D. taking daily weight measurements -The home care nurse is teaching the 
patient how to best monitor his edema. What is the best method for a patient at 
home to monitor his perip
Cardiovascular NCLEX Exam questions and answers 
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D. taking daily weight measurements -The home care nurse is teaching the 
patient how to best monitor his edema. What is the best method for a patient at 
home to monitor his peripheral edema? 
A. Checking for pitting 
B. Measuring the extremity 
C. Measuring intake and output 
D. Taking daily we
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Cardiovascular NCLEX Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
The home care nurse is teaching the patient how to best monitor his edema. 
What is the best method for a patient at home to monitor his peripheral edema? 
A. Checking for pitting
Cardiovascular NCLEX Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
The home care nurse is teaching the patient how to best monitor his edema. 
What is the best method for a patient at home to monitor his peripheral edema? 
A. Checking for pitting 
B. Measuring the extremity 
C. Measuring intake and output 
D. Taking daily weight measurements -D. taking daily weight 
measurements
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Cardiovascular NCLEX-PN Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
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
Cardiovascular NCLEX-PN Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
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? -Shock 
A client's serum calcium level is 7.9 mg/dL. The nurse is immediately concerned, 
knowing that this level could lead to: -Cardiac arrest 
A nurse is providing
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cardiovascular NCLEX Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
A 65-year-old male develops blockage in the pulmonary artery. As a result of the 
blockage, blood would first back up into the: 
a. Aorta 
b. Left ventricle 
c. Pulmonary veins 
d.
cardiovascular NCLEX Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
A 65-year-old male develops blockage in the pulmonary artery. As a result of the 
blockage, blood would first back up into the: 
a. Aorta 
b. Left ventricle 
c. Pulmonary veins 
d. Right ventricle -d. Right ventricle 
A nurse is teaching about the heart. Which information should the nurse include? 
The chamber of the hear
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Cardiovascular NCLEX Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
Which of the following are most likely to be early signs of cardiac problems in 
older persons? (Select all that apply.) 
Mental status changes 
Agitation 
Frequent falls 
Sudden c
Cardiovascular NCLEX Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
Which of the following are most likely to be early signs of cardiac problems in 
older persons? (Select all that apply.) 
Mental status changes 
Agitation 
Frequent falls 
Sudden changes in GI function -Mental status changes 
Agitation 
Frequent falls 
Rationale: Many car
Exam (elaborations)
Cardiovascular NCLEX-PN 6th Edition Exam questions 
and answers Graded A+| latest update 
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a post-myocardial infarction (MI) 
client who will be taking 1 baby aspirin a day. The nurse determines that the 
clien
Cardiovascular NCLEX-PN 6th Edition Exam questions 
and answers Graded A+| latest update 
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a post-myocardial infarction (MI) 
client who will be taking 1 baby aspirin a day. The nurse determines that the 
client understands the use of this medication if the client makes which 
statement? -"I will take this medication every day." 
A client with heart failure is scheduled to be discharged to home with digoxin 
(Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix) as o...
Exam (elaborations)
Cardiovascular NCLEX Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
The nurse is reviewing 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 ov
Cardiovascular NCLEX Exam questions and answers 
Graded A+| latest update 
The nurse is reviewing 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/minute. Which would be 
a correct interpretation based on these characteristics? 
1.Sinus bradycardia 
2.Sick sinus syndrome 
3.Normal sinus rhythm 
4.First-degree heart block -3. 
Normal sinus rhythm is defined as a...