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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 type of EKG change indicates MI?






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






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






4. When should bleeding precautions be implemented?






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






6. What should you go when applying nitroglycerin ointment for angina?






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






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






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






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

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






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






13. What is INR?






14. What makes the symptoms of superior vena cava syndrome better? Worse?






15. What does the device for impedance cardiography consist of?






16. What are the proper steps to changing a central venous catheter dressing?






17. What is the treatment for myocardial infarction?






18. What is a therapeutic digoxin level?






19. What is defibrillation?






20. What do calcium channel blockers do?






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






22. 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?






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






24. What factors place you at risk for HTN?






25. What is angina? Stable vs. unstable?

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26. What is more harmful a lot of little emboli or one large emboli?






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






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






29. What is the purpose of compression devices?






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






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






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






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






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






35. What does plan of care include?






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






37. What does vasotec (Enalapril Maleate) do/SE?






38. In what locations should you not place electrodes?






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






40. What is a transthoracic echocardiograph (TTE)?






41. What are examples of calcium channel blockers?






42. What should you know about your recovery period after having an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)?






43. Test ending in Gram=?






44. What should you teach your patient about an exercise ECG (stress test)?






45. What is characteristic of premature ventricular contractions?






46. What is characteristic of complete heart block?






47. Where is the pulmonic valve landmark on the chest?






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






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






50. Where is the aortic valve landmark on the chest?