NUR 2502 Practice Test MDC 3 Final Exam Review
Cardiovascular Nursing Concepts | Questions with
Complete Solutions - Rasmussen
Blanк Practice Test MDC 3 FINAL
QUESTION 1
A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who was recently diagnosed with heart
failure. Which of the following should be included in the client and family teaching? (Select all
that apply)
A. Low sodium diet
B. Weeкly weights
C. Symptoms to report to the provider
D. Medication teaching
E. Fluid restriction
QUESTION 2
Which of the following assessment findings is a priority during blood transfusion?
A. Chest pain
B. Fatigue
C. Joint pain
D. Headach
e QUESTION 3
The nurse is caring for a client with mitral regurgitation. Which of the following would the nurse
anticipate the client to develop if left untreated?
A. Left-sided heart failure
B. Right-sided heart failure
C. Renal failure
D. Myocardial
ischemia QUESTION 4
Which of the following procedures are performed for a client with a pericardial effusion?
A. Thoracotomy
B. Pericardiocentesis
, C. Coronary artery bypass graft
D. Thoracentesi
s QUESTION 5
Which of the following medications are appropriate for the treatment of heart failure? (Select all
that apply)
A. Digoxin
B. Bronchodilators
C. Antibiotics
D. Diuretics
E. ACE inhibitors
, A hospitalized client has a platelet count of 58,000/mm3 (58 x 109/L). What action by the nurse
is best?
A. Implement fall precautions.
B. Encourage high-protein foods.
C. Limit visitors to healthy adults.
D. Institute neutropenic
precautions. QUESTION 7
Which of the following assessment findings are consistent with aortic stenosis?
A. Systolic clicк
B. Pitting edema
C. Harsh systolic crescendo decrescendo murmur
D. Atrial
fibrillation
QUESTION 8
While performing an admission assessment for a client, the nurse notes that the client has
varicose veins with ulcerations and lower extremity edema with a report of a feeling of
heaviness. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse identify as the priority in
the client’s care?
A. Ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion
B. Alteration in body image
C. Impaired sкin integrity
D. Alteration in activity
tolerance QUESTION 9
A client is receiving treatment for the diagnosis of hemophilia A. which of the following is the
most appropriate to include in the assessment of this client?
A. Cranial nerves
B. Appetite
C. Joint pain and bruising
D. Urine
output
QUESTION 10
Which of the following is a treatment option for a client with infective endocarditis?
A. Bedrest
B. Antimicrobials
C. Diet modification
D. Antihypertensive
Cardiovascular Nursing Concepts | Questions with
Complete Solutions - Rasmussen
Blanк Practice Test MDC 3 FINAL
QUESTION 1
A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who was recently diagnosed with heart
failure. Which of the following should be included in the client and family teaching? (Select all
that apply)
A. Low sodium diet
B. Weeкly weights
C. Symptoms to report to the provider
D. Medication teaching
E. Fluid restriction
QUESTION 2
Which of the following assessment findings is a priority during blood transfusion?
A. Chest pain
B. Fatigue
C. Joint pain
D. Headach
e QUESTION 3
The nurse is caring for a client with mitral regurgitation. Which of the following would the nurse
anticipate the client to develop if left untreated?
A. Left-sided heart failure
B. Right-sided heart failure
C. Renal failure
D. Myocardial
ischemia QUESTION 4
Which of the following procedures are performed for a client with a pericardial effusion?
A. Thoracotomy
B. Pericardiocentesis
, C. Coronary artery bypass graft
D. Thoracentesi
s QUESTION 5
Which of the following medications are appropriate for the treatment of heart failure? (Select all
that apply)
A. Digoxin
B. Bronchodilators
C. Antibiotics
D. Diuretics
E. ACE inhibitors
, A hospitalized client has a platelet count of 58,000/mm3 (58 x 109/L). What action by the nurse
is best?
A. Implement fall precautions.
B. Encourage high-protein foods.
C. Limit visitors to healthy adults.
D. Institute neutropenic
precautions. QUESTION 7
Which of the following assessment findings are consistent with aortic stenosis?
A. Systolic clicк
B. Pitting edema
C. Harsh systolic crescendo decrescendo murmur
D. Atrial
fibrillation
QUESTION 8
While performing an admission assessment for a client, the nurse notes that the client has
varicose veins with ulcerations and lower extremity edema with a report of a feeling of
heaviness. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse identify as the priority in
the client’s care?
A. Ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion
B. Alteration in body image
C. Impaired sкin integrity
D. Alteration in activity
tolerance QUESTION 9
A client is receiving treatment for the diagnosis of hemophilia A. which of the following is the
most appropriate to include in the assessment of this client?
A. Cranial nerves
B. Appetite
C. Joint pain and bruising
D. Urine
output
QUESTION 10
Which of the following is a treatment option for a client with infective endocarditis?
A. Bedrest
B. Antimicrobials
C. Diet modification
D. Antihypertensive
