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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 is the antidote for heparin?






2. What places someone at risk for an aortic dissection?






3. What is the proper way to access and implanted venous access port (IVAP) (Mediport)?

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






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






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






7. What is the necessary lab value to evaluate while a patient is on heparin? What is the normal value?






8. What drugs are most commonly used for angina?






9. What is the treatment for premature ventricular contractions?






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






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






12. How should you palpate the carotid arteries?






13. What does an Allen's test determine?






14. What are coumadin and heparin used for?






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

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






17. What should you teach your patient about MRI?






18. What is characteristic of ventricular tachycardia?






19. What do calcium channel blockers do?






20. What should be done is a patient on anticoagulants suffers from epistaxis for more than 15 mins?






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

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






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






24. What is defibrillation?






25. What are the 2 types of pacemakers?






26. What is the hallmark clinical finding associated with pericarditis?






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






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






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






30. What should you do when applying a femoral artery compression device?






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






32. What are common risk factors for an MI?






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






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






35. What should be done immediately for someone with PE?






36. What causes secondary hypertension?






37. What is the correct way to insert an oropharyngeal airway?






38. How is angina treated?

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






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






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

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






43. What should you teach someone about iodine?






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






45. What does a swan ganz measure?






46. What will the Transthoracic echocardiograph (TTE) show that will indicate cardiac tamponade?






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






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






49. Who would most likely have peripheral venous disease?






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