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LPN NCLEX 6th Edition- Adult Health/Cardiovascular Questions With Complete Solutions
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LPN NCLEX 6th Edition- Adult Health/CardiovascularQuestions With Complete Solutions
A 24-year-old man seeks medical attention for complaints of
claudication in the arch of the foot. The nurse also notes
superficial thrombophlebitis of the lower leg. The nurse should
check the client for which next? Correct Answers Smoking
history
A client being seen in the emergency department for complaints
of chest pain confides in the nurse about regular use of cocaine
as a recreational drug. The nurse takes which important action in
delivering holistic nursing care to this client? Correct Answers
Teaches about the effects of cocaine on the heart and offers
referral for further help
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 which? Correct Answers Blood pressure
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 Answers "I need to
adhere to my dietary restrictions."
A client diagnosed with thrombophlebitis 1 day ago suddenly
complains of chest pain and shortness of breath, and the client is
visibly anxious. The nurse understands that a life-threatening
,complication of this condition is which? Correct Answers
Pulmonary embolism
A client has a history of left-sided heart failure. The nurse
should look for the presence of which finding to determine
whether the problem is currently active? Correct Answers
Blood pressure
A client has an inoperable abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
Which measure should the nurse anticipate reinforcing when
teaching the client? Correct Answers Antihypertensives
A client has an Unna boot applied for treatment of a venous
stasis leg ulcer. The nurse notes that the client's toes are mottled,
and cool and the client verbalizes some numbness and tingling
of the foot. Which interpretation should the nurse make of these
findings? Correct Answers The boot has been applied too
tightly.
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 conducting an initial
assessment, the nurse assisting in caring for the client expects
the health care provider to write a prescription for the client to
remain on bed rest. In which position should the bed be
positioned? Correct Answers With the head of bed elevated no
more than 30 degrees
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, the nurse places a sign above
, the bed stating that the client should remain on bed rest and in
which position? Correct Answers With the head of the bed
elevated no more than 15 degrees
A client has received instructions about an upcoming cardiac
catheterization. The nurse determines that the client has the best
understanding of the procedure if the client knows to report
which symptoms? Correct Answers Chest pain
A client in a long-term care facility who has a history of angina
pectoris wants to go for a short walk outside with a family
member. It is a sunny but chilly December day. The nurse
should perform which intervention to care for this client in a
holistic manner? Correct Answers Instruct the family member
to dress the client warmly before going outside
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of
pericarditis. The nurse reviews the client's record for which sign
or symptom that differentiates pericarditis from other
cardiopulmonary problems? Correct Answers Pericardial
friction rub
A client is admitted to the hospital with a venous stasis leg ulcer.
The nurse inspects the ulcer expecting to note which
observation? Correct Answers The ulcer has a brownish or
"brawny" appearance.
A client is admitted to the hospital with possible rheumatic
endocarditis. The nurse should check for a history of which type
of infection? Correct Answers Streptococcal infection
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