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NCLEX Cardiac

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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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. What will a leg with arterial insufficiency look like?






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






3. What are the four types of pulmonary emboli?






4. What factors place you at risk for HTN?






5. What is the proper way to access and implanted venous access port (IVAP) (Mediport)?

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6. What should you teach a patient regarding discharge after a DVT?

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7. What is the most common cause of arterial insufficiency?






8. What is an air embolism?






9. For which heart sounds should the bell be used?






10. What is a therapeutic digoxin level?






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






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

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13. What are signs and symptoms of an MI?






14. What is an aortic dissection?

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15. What is the purpose of compression devices?






16. What could happen without immediate intervention for a hematoma?






17. For which heart sounds should the diaphragm be used?






18. What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?






19. What should you teach your patient about an abdominal ultrasonography?






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






21. What is an acute peripheral arterial occlusion?






22. What drugs are most commonly used for angina?






23. How should you palpate the carotid arteries?






24. What is CVP? Normal?






25. Which type of patient shouldn't take nitrates?






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






27. Where should you place your stethescope to find the mitral (apex) valve?






28. When should a patient call 911 after having an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) placed?






29. Where do the internal jugular veins lie?






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






31. What is characteristic of ventricular tachycardia?






32. What is pericarditis?






33. What are examples of calcium channel blockers?






34. Who would most likely have peripheral venous disease?






35. What does an Allen's test determine?






36. What are the five areas for listening to the heart?

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37. What should you do if the PTT value is 80 for someone on heparin?






38. What condition can cause left sided heart failure?






39. What is the normal value for arterial pulse? Pulse amplitude? Edema? Reflex?






40. What is you see an NA placing cardiac monitor electrodes on a patient. She is placing (-) on the left and (+) on the right what should you do?






41. What causes essential/primary hypertension?






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






43. What should you do if you are going to ventilate someone with an ambu bag?






44. What are the two common complications of pericarditis?






45. What is the treatment for someone in ventricular fibrillation?






46. What does a swan ganz measure?






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






48. What are all the S&S of pericarditis?






49. What is the treatment for atrial fibrillation?






50. How is the Allen's test done?