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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 should be done immediately if a pulmonary embolism is suspected?






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






3. What drugs are most commonly used for angina?






4. What should happen if someone converts to asystole/flatline?






5. What should you do if the PT value is 45 sec?






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


7. What should you do prior to placing cardiac monitor electrodes on the skin (4 things)?






8. What are coumadin and heparin used for?






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






10. What are the signs and symptoms of left sided HF?






11. What should you explain to the patient about an impedance cardiography test?






12. What are the S&S of cardiac tamponade?






13. What is intermittent claudication?






14. What type of surgery is done for an aortic dissection?






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






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






17. Who would most likely have peripheral venous disease?






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






19. 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?






20. What is a good diagnosis for someone with right sided HF?






21. What is the treatment for a patient in complete heart block?






22. What are the S&S of air embolism?






23. What is characteristic of ventricular tachycardia?






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






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


26. What is angina? Stable vs. unstable?


27. What is the treatment for premature ventricular contractions?






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






29. What does an Allen's test determine?






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






31. What is the goal of treatment for an MI? Treatment?






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






33. What does plan of care include?






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






35. In what locations should you not place electrodes?






36. What is INR?






37. What causes secondary hypertension?






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






39. What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?






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






41. A femoral artery compression device ______be assigned to an NA?






42. How is angina treated?


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






44. What is characteristic of premature ventricular contractions?






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






46. What are examples of calcium channel blockers?






47. What nursing interventions are associated with a pt. experiencing ventricular fibrillation?






48. What is an acute peripheral arterial occlusion?






49. What can result from left sided heart failure if left untreated?






50. What are general guidelines to be followed by a patient who has an implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)?