Rasmussen College:PN3 Exam 3 Cardiac Questions and Answers Latest updated 2021/2022
Nursing III Exam III
Cardiac
1. A client is learning about cholesterol. The nurse explains that the good cholesterol transports plasma cholesterol away from plaques and to the liver for metabolism. This ...
Rasmussen College:PN3 Exam 3 Cardiac Questions and
Answers Latest updated 2021/2022
Nursing III Exam III
Cardiac
1. A client is learning about cholesterol. The nurse explains that the good
cholesterol transports plasma cholesterol away from plaques and to the
liver for metabolism. This type of cholesterol is called:
• high-density lipoprotein
2. A client has a blood pressure of 124/78 mmHg and a triglyceride level
of 160 mg/dL. Based on these results, the nurse knows that the client
has:
• a prehypertensive blood pressure and a borderline high
triglyceride level
3. A client is complaining of chest pain that occurs during exercise. This
pain is relieved when the client rests. The nurse realizes that this client
is experiencing which type of angina?
• Stable angina
4. A client diagnosed with stable angina is undergoing a 12-lead
electrocardiogram. Which of the following results is not expected?
• ST segment elevation
5. A client is scheduled for a cardiac angiogram. Which of the following
should the nurse instruct the client about this diagnostic test?
• Contrast dye is injected
6. When planning the care of a client diagnosed with stable angina,
which of the following would be considered a goal of treatment?
• Decrease in ischemia and episodes of angina
7. A client is prescribed a beta-blocker for treatment of coronary artery
disease. Which of the following is the client most likely going to be
prescribed?
• Atenolol
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, 8. A client tells the nurse that using nitroglycerin tablets causes a
tingling sensation and a headache. The nurse knows that this is:
• Expected
9. A nurse is considering contraindications to fibrinolytic therapy. Which
of the following patients is an appropriate candidate for fibrinolytic
therapy?
• A patient with a history of a motor vehicle accident 1
year ago
10. A client is participating in cardiac rehabilitation and is currently
engaging in supervised exercise, counseling, and education. The nurse
realizes this client is in which phase of cardiac rehabilitation?
• Phase III
11. A client tells the nurse that he ingests an NSAID when the angina
pain gets really bad, and it eliminates the pain. The nurse
suspects the client is experiencing:
• Musculoskeletal pain
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, 12. A client is at risk for coronary artery disease. Which of the following
should the nurse instruct as modifiable risk factors for this health
condition? (Select all that apply.)
• Alcohol consumption
• Diabetes mellitus
• Low daily fruit intake
• Psychosocial index
13. A client is experiencing a sudden onset of chest pain. Which of the
following will the nurse do to manage this chest pain? MONA
• Administer intravenous Morphine as prescribed
• Provide Oxygen
• Administer Nitroglycerin as prescribed
• Administer Aspirin as prescribed
14. Which of the following will the nurse instruct a client being discharged
to home after experiencing an acute myocardial infarction? (Select all
that apply.)
• Understand cardiac condition
• How to manage chest pain
• Activity level
• Medications
• Risk factors
15. The nurse is assessing the pain of a client experiencing angina.
Which of the following should be included in this assessment?
(Select all that apply.) PQRST
• Precipitating event
• Quality
• Radiation
• Severity
• Timing
Renal
16. The nurse, caring for a client diagnosed with pyelonephritis, realizes
that common risk factors for the development of this disorder include
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