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






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






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






4. What are coumadin and heparin used for?






5. How is the Allen's test done?






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






7. What drugs are most commonly used for angina?






8. What are the nursing interventions for a patient with premature ventricular contractions?






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






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






11. Who would most likely have peripheral venous disease?






12. Where should you place your stethescope to find the ERB's Point?






13. What will be the treatment for an acute episode of life threatening tamponade?






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






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






16. What landmarks should you be looking for on someone's chest?






17. What is important to remember when removing a CVC from a patient?






18. What does a swan ganz measure?






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






20. During an Allen's test don't compress one artery _____ the other.






21. What is the treatment for someone with right sided HF? How do you know working?






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






23. What are the steps for infant 1&2 rescuer CPR?






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






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






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






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






28. What is an air embolism?






29. What are the four types of pulmonary emboli?






30. What should you suspect for someone who post cardiac cath and percutaneous coronary intervention reporting feeling a pop in her left groin followed by a saturated dressing - swelling around site - palpable 2 inch fullness - and a bruit is present?






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






32. What is angina? Stable vs. unstable?

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






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






35. What is epistaxis?






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






37. If 2 liters of fluid is left in the pericardial sac (cardiac tamponade) and goes untreated what could it cause?






38. What things should you do to assess cardiovascular status?






39. What are the two common complications of pericarditis?






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






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






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






43. Where do the internal jugular veins lie?






44. What should you teach your patient about angiography (arteriography)?






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






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






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

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






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






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

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