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NCLEX Cardiac

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. During an Allen's test don't compress one artery _____ the other.






2. In What time period is the greatest risk of sudden death from an MI?






3. What are the S&S of aortic dissection?






4. What is the correct way to insert an oropharyngeal airway?






5. What should you do immediately if you suspect someone of developing a hematoma?






6. What is important to remember when removing a CVC from a patient?






7. What should you not allow if a patient has a negative Allen's test?






8. What should you observe for in someone on bleeding precautions?






9. What is a nursing diagnosis for arterial occlusion? Tx






10. What should you teach someone with arterial insufficiency?

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11. What is a assessment finding with DVT?

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12. What will a leg with arterial insufficiency look like?






13. What are the nursing interventions for a patient in atrial fibrillation?






14. If a victim is choking but can cough - speak - or breath what should you do?

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15. What are the 2 types of pacemakers?






16. What should be immediately done for a patient experiencing digoxin toxicity?






17. What is an acute peripheral arterial occlusion?






18. What is characteristic of complete heart block?






19. What is cardioversion?

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20. What should you teach someone after they have had a pacemaker placed?

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21. What should be done for someone on bleeding precautions?






22. How long is contrast media in the body?






23. What are the steps to perform the heimlich maneuver?






24. What should you watch for with PICC lines that have been in place for 6 months?






25. What is the hallmark clinical finding associated with pericarditis?






26. What should be taught upon discharge for someone going home on coumadin as a result of a PE?






27. What should you teach your patient about MRI?






28. When should you be concerned about premature ventricular contraction?






29. How is the Allen's test done?






30. What needs to be held during the placement of a femoral artery compression device?






31. What is the treatment for someone with right sided HF? How do you know working?






32. What are the S&S of pulmonary embolism?






33. What is defibrillation?






34. If 2 liters of fluid is left in the pericardial sac (cardiac tamponade) and goes untreated what could it cause?






35. What should you do to treat pulmonary edema?






36. What are common risk factors for an MI?






37. What should you remember while taking care of someone with a peripheral arterial occlusion?






38. What should you always assume with a patient who has a central line placed and is experiencing SOB?






39. What is epistaxis?






40. When would a nurse use an external femoral artery compression device?






41. What is superior vena cava syndrome?






42. What is angina? Stable vs. unstable?

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43. What is important to remember when taking care of patients with compression devices?






44. Should the tubing for a venous access port be included under the dressing site?

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45. What will the Transthoracic echocardiograph (TTE) show that will indicate cardiac tamponade?






46. What are the S&S of superior vena cava syndrome?






47. What does plan of care include?






48. Without prompt surgery for an aortic dissection What is someone at risk for developing?






49. What is characteristic of premature ventricular contractions?






50. Where should you place your stethescope to find the ERB's Point?