Cardiovascular NCLEX-PN With
Detailed Questions And Correct
Answers||Latest Exam 2026-
2027||Already Graded A+
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 nurse is providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to an adult cardiac arrest
victim. What is the proper compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-person CPR? -
CORRECT ANSWER 30:2
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client with myocardial infarction who should reduce
intake of saturated fat and cholesterol. The nurse should help the client comply with diet
therapy by selecting which of the following food items from the dietary menu? -CORRECT
ANSWER Baked haddock, steamed broccoli, herbed rice, sliced strawberries
A nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with congestive heart failure (CHF).
The nurse determines that the client understands the instructions if the client states that
which of the following food items will be avoided -CORRECT ANSWER Catsup
A nurse is planning a dietary menu for a client with heart failure being treated with
digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). Which of the following would be the best
dinner choice from the daily menu? -CORRECT ANSWER aked pollack, mashed potatoes,
and carrot-raisin salad
A nurse is assisting in developing a plan of care for a client who will be returning to the
nursing unit following a cardiac catheterization via the femoral approach. Which nursing
intervention will be included in the post-procedure plan of care? -CORRECT ANSWER
Encourage the client to increase fluid intake.
A client with a history of angina pectoris complains of substernal chest pain. The nurse
checks the client's blood pressure and administers nitroglycerin grains 1/150
sublingually. Five minutes later, the client is still experiencing chest pain. If the blood
pressure is still stable, the nurse should take which action next? -CORRECT ANSWER
Administer another nitroglycerin tablet.
, A client with angina complains that the anginal pain is prolonged and severe and occurs
at the same time each day, most often in the morning. On further data collection, the
nurse notes that the pain occurs in the absence of precipitating factors. This type of
anginal pain is best described as: -CORRECT ANSWER Variant angina
A client is admitted to the hospital with a venous stasis leg ulcer. The nurse inspects the
ulcer, expecting to note that the ulcer: -CORRECT ANSWER Has a brownish or "brawny"
appearance
A nurse determines that which of the following clients is most likely to be a candidate for
cardioversion? -CORRECT ANSWER Client with unstable rapid atrial fibrillation
A client with myocardial infarction suddenly becomes tachycardic, shows signs of air
hunger, and begins coughing frothy, pink-tinged sputum. A nurse listens to breath
sounds, expecting to hear bilateral: -CORRECT ANSWER Crackles
A nurse is preparing to provide a therapeutic environment for a client who recently had
a myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse should alter the environment to ensure that it is:
-CORRECT ANSWER Low stimulus, low stress
A nurse working the 3:00 to 11:00 PM shift notes that a client with coronary artery
disease (CAD) has a prescription for serum lipid levels to be drawn in the morning. The
nurse places the client on which dietary preparation to ensure accurate test results? -
CORRECT ANSWER Fasting for 12 hours
A nurse is told during shift report that a client is having occasional ventricular
dysrhythmias. The nurse reviews the client's laboratory results, recalling that which
electrolyte imbalance could be responsible for this development? -CORRECT ANSWER
Hypokalemia
A nurse is planning adaptations needed for activities of daily living for a client with
cardiac disease. The nurse would incorporate which of the following in discussions with
the client? -CORRECT ANSWER Take in adequate daily fiber to prevent straining during a
bowel movement.
A client is at risk for developing disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC). The
nurse should become concerned with which of the following fibrinogen levels? -
CORRECT ANSWER 90 mg/dL
A nurse has reinforced home care instructions to a client who had a permanent
pacemaker inserted. Which educational outcome has the greatest impact on the client's
long-term cardiac health? -CORRECT ANSWER Ability to take an accurate pulse in either
the wrist or neck
A client receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) has a history of congestive heart failure. The
health care provider has prescribed furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg orally daily to prevent
Detailed Questions And Correct
Answers||Latest Exam 2026-
2027||Already Graded A+
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 nurse is providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to an adult cardiac arrest
victim. What is the proper compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-person CPR? -
CORRECT ANSWER 30:2
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client with myocardial infarction who should reduce
intake of saturated fat and cholesterol. The nurse should help the client comply with diet
therapy by selecting which of the following food items from the dietary menu? -CORRECT
ANSWER Baked haddock, steamed broccoli, herbed rice, sliced strawberries
A nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with congestive heart failure (CHF).
The nurse determines that the client understands the instructions if the client states that
which of the following food items will be avoided -CORRECT ANSWER Catsup
A nurse is planning a dietary menu for a client with heart failure being treated with
digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). Which of the following would be the best
dinner choice from the daily menu? -CORRECT ANSWER aked pollack, mashed potatoes,
and carrot-raisin salad
A nurse is assisting in developing a plan of care for a client who will be returning to the
nursing unit following a cardiac catheterization via the femoral approach. Which nursing
intervention will be included in the post-procedure plan of care? -CORRECT ANSWER
Encourage the client to increase fluid intake.
A client with a history of angina pectoris complains of substernal chest pain. The nurse
checks the client's blood pressure and administers nitroglycerin grains 1/150
sublingually. Five minutes later, the client is still experiencing chest pain. If the blood
pressure is still stable, the nurse should take which action next? -CORRECT ANSWER
Administer another nitroglycerin tablet.
, A client with angina complains that the anginal pain is prolonged and severe and occurs
at the same time each day, most often in the morning. On further data collection, the
nurse notes that the pain occurs in the absence of precipitating factors. This type of
anginal pain is best described as: -CORRECT ANSWER Variant angina
A client is admitted to the hospital with a venous stasis leg ulcer. The nurse inspects the
ulcer, expecting to note that the ulcer: -CORRECT ANSWER Has a brownish or "brawny"
appearance
A nurse determines that which of the following clients is most likely to be a candidate for
cardioversion? -CORRECT ANSWER Client with unstable rapid atrial fibrillation
A client with myocardial infarction suddenly becomes tachycardic, shows signs of air
hunger, and begins coughing frothy, pink-tinged sputum. A nurse listens to breath
sounds, expecting to hear bilateral: -CORRECT ANSWER Crackles
A nurse is preparing to provide a therapeutic environment for a client who recently had
a myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse should alter the environment to ensure that it is:
-CORRECT ANSWER Low stimulus, low stress
A nurse working the 3:00 to 11:00 PM shift notes that a client with coronary artery
disease (CAD) has a prescription for serum lipid levels to be drawn in the morning. The
nurse places the client on which dietary preparation to ensure accurate test results? -
CORRECT ANSWER Fasting for 12 hours
A nurse is told during shift report that a client is having occasional ventricular
dysrhythmias. The nurse reviews the client's laboratory results, recalling that which
electrolyte imbalance could be responsible for this development? -CORRECT ANSWER
Hypokalemia
A nurse is planning adaptations needed for activities of daily living for a client with
cardiac disease. The nurse would incorporate which of the following in discussions with
the client? -CORRECT ANSWER Take in adequate daily fiber to prevent straining during a
bowel movement.
A client is at risk for developing disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC). The
nurse should become concerned with which of the following fibrinogen levels? -
CORRECT ANSWER 90 mg/dL
A nurse has reinforced home care instructions to a client who had a permanent
pacemaker inserted. Which educational outcome has the greatest impact on the client's
long-term cardiac health? -CORRECT ANSWER Ability to take an accurate pulse in either
the wrist or neck
A client receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) has a history of congestive heart failure. The
health care provider has prescribed furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg orally daily to prevent
