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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 you teach your patient about a cardiac catheterization?






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






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






4. What is a major complication of central line placement?






5. What is Raynauds disease? Tx?






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






7. What is the purpose of compression devices?






8. Where should you place your stethescope to find the aortic valve?






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






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






11. What are signs and symptoms of an MI?






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






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






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






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






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






17. What is labile hypertension?






18. How is the Allen's test done?






19. What is cardioversion?


20. Where do the internal jugular veins lie?






21. How do you prepare a patient for Impedance cardiography monitoring?






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






23. Where should you place your stethescope to find the tricuspid valve?






24. How is angina treated?


25. What SE should you look for with calcium channel blocker use?






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






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






28. What usually triggers angina pain?






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






30. What should you teach your patient about MRI?






31. Who would most likely have peripheral venous disease?






32. What is cardiac tamponade? Common causes?






33. What is epistaxis?






34. What is the treatment for premature ventricular contractions?






35. What lab value is used to evaluate a patient on coumadin? What is the normal value?






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






37. What are the two common complications of pericarditis?






38. What is a transthoracic echocardiograph (TTE)?






39. What disease can cause right sided heart failure?






40. What should you do immediately for someone experiencing anticoagulant induced epistaxis?






41. What do calcium channel blockers do?






42. Where is the apex/mitral valve landmark on the chest?






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






44. If you see a NA placing a patient with DVT in sitting position with legs dependent what should you do?






45. What would make someone more at risk for digoxin toxicity?






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






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






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






49. How should you palpate the apical pulse?






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