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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 are the signs and symptoms of left sided HF?






2. What should you observe for in someone on bleeding precautions?






3. What is cardioversion?

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






5. What type of EKG change indicates MI?






6. What is pericarditis?






7. What is CVP? Normal?






8. What is a transthoracic echocardiograph (TTE)?






9. Test ending in Gram=?






10. How is the Allen's test done?






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

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






13. How does the blood flow through the heart? (valves?)






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






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






16. What is characteristic of ventricular tachycardia?






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






18. What is the purpose of compression devices?






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






20. What should you teach your patient about an electrocardiogram (ECG)?






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






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






23. What is a assessment finding with DVT?

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24. What does an Allen's test determine?






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






26. What are the four types of pulmonary emboli?






27. What are examples of calcium channel blockers?






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






29. What are the 2 types of pacemakers?






30. Who would most likely have peripheral venous disease?






31. What should you teach someone with arterial insufficiency?

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






33. What should a patient do if they feel chest pain or discomfort?






34. What are the nursing interventions for a patient in complete heart block?






35. In what locations should you not place electrodes?






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






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






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






39. What is characteristic of atrial fibrillation?






40. What are signs and symptoms of an MI?






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






42. 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?






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






44. What is the treatment for premature ventricular contractions?






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






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






47. What are coumadin and heparin used for?






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






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

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50. What is characteristic of complete heart block?