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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. What is angina? Stable vs. unstable?


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






3. What are the 2 types of pacemakers?






4. How is the Allen's test done?






5. What is the treatment for premature ventricular contractions?






6. What is the treatment for atrial fibrillation?






7. What type of EKG change indicates MI?






8. What is the maintenance for venous access port that isn't being regularly used?






9. What should you tell someone about taking nitroglycerin tablets (SE)?






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






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






12. What is the nursing care associated with chemical stress tests (persantine stress test)?






13. What are the steps for adult 2 rescuer CPR?






14. What should be done immediately for someone with PE?






15. What should you teach your patient about a holter monitor?


16. For what disease should you do the Allen's test?


17. What are coumadin and heparin used for?






18. What is a transthoracic echocardiograph (TTE)?






19. What is labile hypertension?






20. During an Allen's test don't compress one artery _____ the other.






21. What are the nursing interventions for a pt. with ventricular tachycardia?






22. What does an Allen's test determine?






23. Test ending in Gram=?






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






25. What body systems are affected by digoxin toxicity? S&S?






26. What are the steps for adult/child 1 rescuer CPR?






27. How should you palpate the carotid arteries?






28. What should the plan of care include for a diagnosis of activity intolerance r/t right sided HF?






29. What should you do if the patient you are applying cardiac monitor electrodes to is hairy?






30. 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?






31. What is defibrillation?






32. What should you teach your patient about MRI?






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






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






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






36. In what locations should you not place electrodes?






37. What is the purpose of compression devices?






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






39. Where is the tricuspid valve landmark on the chest?






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






41. What should be done immediately if a pulmonary embolism is suspected?






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






43. What is the treatment for a pt. with ventricular tachycardia?






44. When should a patient call their doctor after having an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) placed?






45. What are the indications for a chemical stress test (persantine stress test)?






46. What is a therapeutic digoxin level?






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


48. What should you do frequently for someone with a central line to help prevent pulmonary emboli?






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






50. What is characteristic of atrial fibrillation?