CARDIAC NCLEX EXAM | QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST
UPDATE | GRADED A+ 2026/2027
A nurse is assisting a client who will wear a Holter monitor for continuous cardiac
monitoring over the next 24 hours. The nurse takes which of the following actions to
assist this client?
Correct Answer: Gives the client a device holder to wear around the waist
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pericarditis. The nurse reviews the
client's record for which manifestation that differentiates pericarditis from other
cardiopulmonary problems?
Correct Answer: Pericardial friction
rub
A client diagnosed with angina pectoris returns to the nursing unit after experiencing
an angioplasty. The nurse reinforces instructions to the client regarding the procedure
and home care measures. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of
the instructions?
Correct Answer: "I need to adhere to my dietary restrictions."
A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI). The client
reports chest pain. When the administration of a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet as
prescribed does not relieve the chest pain, the next nursing action is to:
Correct Answer: Check the blood pressure and administer another nitroglycerin
tablet
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,A client has just returned from the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The left femoral
vessel was used as the access site. After returning the client to bed and collecting initial
data, the nurse places a sign above the bed stating that the client should remain on
bedrest:
Correct Answer: With the head of the bed elevated no more than 15 degrees
A nurse understands that which of the following is a correct guideline for adult
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a health care provider?
Correct Answer: Each rescue breath should be given over 1 second and should
produce a visible chest rise.
A client complaining of chest pain has an as-needed (PRN) prescription for sublingual
nitroglycerin (Nitrostat). Before administering the medication to the client, the nurse
should first check the client's:
Correct Answer: Blood pressure
A nurse is assisting in caring for a client in the telemetry unit and is monitoring the
client for cardiac changes indicative of hypokalemia. Which occurrence noted on the
cardiac monitor indicates the presence of hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: ST-segment depression
A client has a history of left-sided heart failure. The nurse would look for the presence
of which of the following to determine whether the problem is currently active?
Correct Answer: Bilateral lung crackles
The client scheduled for a right femoropopliteal bypass graft is at risk for compromised
tissue perfusion to the extremity. The nurse takes which action before surgery to
address this risk?
Correct Answer: Marking the location of the pedal pulses on the right leg
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, A client seeks medical attention for intermittent episodes in which the fingers of both
hands become cold, pale, and numb. The client states that they then become reddened
and swollen with a throbbing, achy pain. The nurse further collects data on the client to
see whether these episodes occur with:
Correct Answer: Ingestion of coffee or chocolate
A nurse is caring for a client who is developing pulmonary edema. The client exhibits
respiratory distress, but the blood pressure is unchanged from the client's baseline. As
an immediate action before help arrives, the nurse would:
Correct Answer: Place the client in high-Fowler's position.
A nurse is using a stethoscope to listen to the client's heart and hears this sound. (Click
on the sound icon.) To assist in identifying the sound, the nurse should take which
initial best action?
Correct Answer: Palpate the carotid pulse for a pulsation
A nurse is caring for a client with Buerger's disease. Which finding would the nurse
determine is a potential complication associated with this disease?
Correct Answer: Numbness and tingling in the legs
A client has experienced several episodes of sickle cell crisis. Which instruction should
be included in the client's teaching plan to prevent recurrence?
Correct Answer: Wear shoes and socks when walking outside to prevent damage to
the feet.
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ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST
UPDATE | GRADED A+ 2026/2027
A nurse is assisting a client who will wear a Holter monitor for continuous cardiac
monitoring over the next 24 hours. The nurse takes which of the following actions to
assist this client?
Correct Answer: Gives the client a device holder to wear around the waist
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pericarditis. The nurse reviews the
client's record for which manifestation that differentiates pericarditis from other
cardiopulmonary problems?
Correct Answer: Pericardial friction
rub
A client diagnosed with angina pectoris returns to the nursing unit after experiencing
an angioplasty. The nurse reinforces instructions to the client regarding the procedure
and home care measures. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of
the instructions?
Correct Answer: "I need to adhere to my dietary restrictions."
A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI). The client
reports chest pain. When the administration of a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet as
prescribed does not relieve the chest pain, the next nursing action is to:
Correct Answer: Check the blood pressure and administer another nitroglycerin
tablet
1
,A client has just returned from the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The left femoral
vessel was used as the access site. After returning the client to bed and collecting initial
data, the nurse places a sign above the bed stating that the client should remain on
bedrest:
Correct Answer: With the head of the bed elevated no more than 15 degrees
A nurse understands that which of the following is a correct guideline for adult
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a health care provider?
Correct Answer: Each rescue breath should be given over 1 second and should
produce a visible chest rise.
A client complaining of chest pain has an as-needed (PRN) prescription for sublingual
nitroglycerin (Nitrostat). Before administering the medication to the client, the nurse
should first check the client's:
Correct Answer: Blood pressure
A nurse is assisting in caring for a client in the telemetry unit and is monitoring the
client for cardiac changes indicative of hypokalemia. Which occurrence noted on the
cardiac monitor indicates the presence of hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: ST-segment depression
A client has a history of left-sided heart failure. The nurse would look for the presence
of which of the following to determine whether the problem is currently active?
Correct Answer: Bilateral lung crackles
The client scheduled for a right femoropopliteal bypass graft is at risk for compromised
tissue perfusion to the extremity. The nurse takes which action before surgery to
address this risk?
Correct Answer: Marking the location of the pedal pulses on the right leg
2
, A client seeks medical attention for intermittent episodes in which the fingers of both
hands become cold, pale, and numb. The client states that they then become reddened
and swollen with a throbbing, achy pain. The nurse further collects data on the client to
see whether these episodes occur with:
Correct Answer: Ingestion of coffee or chocolate
A nurse is caring for a client who is developing pulmonary edema. The client exhibits
respiratory distress, but the blood pressure is unchanged from the client's baseline. As
an immediate action before help arrives, the nurse would:
Correct Answer: Place the client in high-Fowler's position.
A nurse is using a stethoscope to listen to the client's heart and hears this sound. (Click
on the sound icon.) To assist in identifying the sound, the nurse should take which
initial best action?
Correct Answer: Palpate the carotid pulse for a pulsation
A nurse is caring for a client with Buerger's disease. Which finding would the nurse
determine is a potential complication associated with this disease?
Correct Answer: Numbness and tingling in the legs
A client has experienced several episodes of sickle cell crisis. Which instruction should
be included in the client's teaching plan to prevent recurrence?
Correct Answer: Wear shoes and socks when walking outside to prevent damage to
the feet.
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