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NCLEX: Cardiac DisordersCardiac Disorders NCLEX Tips - correct answer Stay with the client when the client is experiencing chest pain. The head of the bed is elevated for a client with a cardiac disorder. Vital signs are monitored and the apical heart rate counted for 1 full minute. Assist the cl...

NCLEX - PN Review - CARDIOVASCULARthe nurse is assigned to assist with caring for a client after cardiac catheterization. the nurse should plan to maintain bed rest for this client in which position? a) high-Fowler's position b) lateral (side-lying) position c) head elevation of 45 degr...

NCLEX - Cardiovascular (UWorld)Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) - correct answer Occurs when the valves in the veins of the lower extremities consistently fail to keep venous blood moving forward, which causes chronic increased venous pressure. The increased pressure pushes fluid out of the vascul...

Med Surge Ch. 31: Cardiac Disorders NCLEX QuestionsA patient with heart failure has an ejection fraction of 25%. What does this information indicate to the nurse about the patient's health status? 1. Ventricular function is severely impaired 2. Cardiac output is greater than normal, which overt...

Heart Failure NCLEX QuestionsWhich of the following patients are MOST at risk for developing heart failure? Select-all-that-apply:* A. A 69 year old male with a history of alcohol abuse and is recovering from a myocardial infarction. B. A 55 year old female with a health history of asthma and hy...

Exam 2 sample questionsWhich instruction given to a patient who is about to undergo Holter monitoring is most appropriate? A. "You may remove the monitor only to shower or bathe." B."You should connect the monitor whenever you feel symptoms." C."You should refrain from exercising while wea...

Exam 2: Cardiac Practice Questions NCLEXWhich of the following actions is the first priority of care for a pt exhibiting signs & symptoms of coronary artery disease? 1. Decrease anxiety 2. Enhance myocardial oxygenation 3. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin 4. Educate the pt about his symptoms ...

Exam 1: Endocarditis, Pericarditis, & Cardiac Tamponade (NCLEX)A patient is recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI) and develops chest pain on day 3 that increases when taking a deep breath and is relieved by leaning forward. Which action should the nurse take next? a. Assess the feet for pe...

Exam 1: Dysrhythmias (NCLEX)A client's electrocardiogram strip shows atrial and ventricular rates of 80 complexes per minute. The PR interval is 0.14 second, and the QRS complex measures 0.08 second. The nurse interprets this rhythm is: A) Normal sinus rhythm B) Sinus bradycardia C) Sinus tach...

Dysrhythmias NCLEX Questions1. A nurse is assessing an electrocardiogram rhythm strip. The P waves and QRS complexes are regular. The PR interval is 0.16 second, and QRS complexes measure 0.06 second. The overall heart rate is 64 beats per minute. The nurse assesses the cardiac rhythm as: A. Normal...

Cardiovascular system NCLEX questions & rationalesWhat are characteristics of cardiogenic shock? - correct answer -hypotension -rapid pulse that becomes weaker -decreased urine output -cool, clammy skin What are characteristics of cardiac tamponade? - correct answer accompanied by distant, mud...

Cardiovascular System NCLEX PracticeA client has been diagnosed with pericarditis. Which layers of the heart are affected with this illness? a. Between the pericardium and the mediastinum b. Between the pericardium and the myocardium c. Between the myocardium and the mediastinum d. Between...

Cardiovascular Saunders NCLEX questionsA client is admitted to the emergency department with chest pain that is consistent with myocardial infarction based on elevated troponin levels. Heart sounds are normal and vital signs are noted on the client's chart. The nurse should alert the health care pr...

Cardiovascular NCLEX-PN QuestionsA 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 ca...

Cardiovascular NCLEX style questionsWhich cardiac enzyme would the nurse expect to elevate first in a client diagnosed with myocardial infarction? a. Creatine kinase (CK-MB) b. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) c. Troponin d. WBC - correct answer c. Troponin Along with persistent, crushing chest p...

Cardiovascular NCLEX QuestionsA patient who underwent a percutaneous, transluminal coronary angioplasty four weeks ago has a subsequent ejection fraction of 30%. The patient returns for a followup visit. Examination reveals lungs that are clear to auscultation and slight pedal edema. The patient's ...

Cardiovascular NCLEX QuestionsThe home care nurse is teaching the patient how to best monitor his edema. What is the best method for a patient at home to monitor his peripheral edema? A. Checking for pitting B. Measuring the extremity C. Measuring intake and output D. Taking daily weight mea...

Cardiovascular NCLEX questionsWhich of the following are most likely to be early signs of cardiac problems in older persons? (Select all that apply.) Mental status changes Agitation Frequent falls Sudden changes in GI function - correct answer Mental status changes Agitation Frequent ...

cardiovascular NCLEX questionsA 65-year-old male develops blockage in the pulmonary artery. As a result of the blockage, blood would first back up into the: a. Aorta b. Left ventricle c. Pulmonary veins d. Right ventricle - correct answer d. Right ventricle A nurse is teaching about the hea...

cardio anatomy - layers epicardium - outer myocardium - middle endocardium - innermost pericardial sac surrounds the heart and helps prevent overfilling - 2 layers --> parietal pericardium - visceral pericardium 4 heart chambers right atrium - deoxygenated blood from vena cavas...

Cardiac Saunders NCLEXWhat is a central venous catheter used for? - correct answer -Deliver hyperosmolar solutions -Measure CVP -Infuse parenteral nutrition -Infuse multiple IV solutions or medications How is central venous catheter placement determined? - correct answer -Radiography after in...

Cardiac NCLEXA 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...

Cardiac- NCLEXWhat is Rheumatic Fever? - correct answer Inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever. What is Rheumatic heart disease? - correct answer damage to the heart by one or more episodes of rheumatic fever (can also effect ...

CARDIAC NCLEXThe nurse is caring for a client with an arterial line. How does the nurse recognize that the client is at risk for insufficient perfusion of body organs? A. Right atrial pressure is 4 mm Hg. B. Mean arterial pressure (MAP) is 58 mm Hg. C. Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) is...

Cardiac NCLEX style questions Which instruction given to a patient who is about to undergo Holter monitoring is most appropriate? A. "You may remove the monitor only to shower or bathe." B."You should connect the monitor whenever you feel symptoms." C."You should refrain from exercising w...

Cardiac NCLEX QuestionsWhich nursing action is most important when caring for a client after a cardiac catheterization? 1. Provide for rest 2. Administer oxygen 3. Check a pulse distal to the insertion site 4. Assess the electrocardiogram every fifteen minutes - correct answer 3 For which com...

CARDIAC NCLEX QUESTIONS 1) A client is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization using a radiopaque dye. Which of the following assessments is most critical before the procedure? 1.Intake and output 2.Baseline peripheral pulse rates 3.Height and weight 4.Allergy to iodine or shellfish - correct a...

Cardiac NCLEX questionsThe client is admitted to the telemetry unit diagnosed with acute exacerbation of congestive heart failure (CHF). Which signs/symptoms would the nurse expect to find when assessing this client? 1. Apical pulse rate of 110 and 4+ pitting edema of feet. 2. Thick white sputum...

Cardiac NCLEX Practice QuestionsThe nurse is preparing to teach the pt newly diagnosed with angina pectoris how to self-administer nitroglycerine (NTG) tablets. What pt teaching should the nurse emphasize? select all that apply A. stop all activities immediately and sit down if chest pain occurs B...

CARDIAC NCLEX : labsCardiac Lab Tests - correct answer Serum electrolytes, ESR, C-reactive protein, blood coagulation tests (PTT, PT, INR), BUN&cr, total serum cholesterol desirable (LDL, HDL, triglycerides), BNP, enzymes(CK-MB, troponin, myoglobin) PTT - correct answer -blood coagulation test ...

Cardiac Disorders NCLEXThe nurse is assessing a pt w/ chronic heart failure. Which abnormal chest sound would the nurse most likely auscultate? 1. expiratory wheezes 2. friction rub 3. harsh vesicular 4. crackles - correct answer Answer: 4 Rationale 1, 2, 3: Expiratory wheezes, friction rub, & ...

You are reviewing the chart of a PT who is receiving heparin therapy for a DVT. Which intervention should the RN anticipate taking if the PTs aPTT is 96 seconds? 1. Increase heparin infusion rate by 2mL/hr 2. Continue monitor the heparin infusion as prescribed 3. Request a prothrombin time PT ...

253 - Cardiovascular NCLEX QuestionsThe nurse is reviewing an electrocardiogram rhythm strip. The P waves and QRS complexes are regular. The PR interval is 0.16 second, and QRS complexes measure 0.06 second. The overall heart rate is 64 beats/minute. Which would be a correct interpretation based on ...