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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. For which heart sounds should the diaphragm be used?






2. What could happen without immediate intervention for a hematoma?






3. What is an air embolism?






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

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5. What is characteristic of ventricular fibrillation?






6. What usually triggers angina pain?






7. What should you do to treat pulmonary edema?






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






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






10. What type of EKG change indicates MI?






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






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






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






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






15. What is superior vena cava syndrome?






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






17. Which jugular veins give a more accurate estimate of the jugular vein pressure and pressure in the right atrium?






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






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






20. What is the most common cause of arterial insufficiency?






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

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






23. What causes essential/primary hypertension?






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






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

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






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






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






29. What are common risk factors for an MI?






30. What is defibrillation?






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

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






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

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34. What is the treatments for hypertension?






35. What signals an elevated venous pressure based on the internal jugular veins?






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






37. What is CVP? Normal?






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






39. What should you teach your patient about an abdominal ultrasonography?






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






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






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






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






44. What should you do if the PTT value is 80 for someone on heparin?






45. What should you do immediately if you suspect someone of developing a hematoma?






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






47. What should you teach your patient about MRI?






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






49. What is the antidote for heparin?






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