NCLEX-RN
Exam for RN Cardiovascular NCLEX Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a femoral angiography. When developing this client's plan of care, the nurse plans to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Femoral angiography involves contrast dye, which can affect kidney function. Monitoring renal function via lab tests (e.g., creatinine) post-procedure is essential to detect contrast-induced nephropathy.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with myocardial infarction (MI), who is receiving tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), the nurse should plan to prioritize which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: tPA is a thrombolytic that increases bleeding risk. Monitoring for signs of bleeding (e.g., hematoma, gastrointestinal bleeding) is critical.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with clinical manifestations of right ventricular heart failure (HF). Which of the following statements by the client would be consistent with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Right ventricular heart failure causes systemic venous congestion, leading to peripheral edema, such as swollen feet.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is reporting pain in their left lower leg. How should the nurse assess for the presence of thrombophlebitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring calf circumference detects swelling, a key sign of thrombophlebitis, indicating possible deep vein thrombosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with the below tracing on the electrocardiogram. The nurse should perform which priority action? See the image below.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For any critical ECG tracing (e.g., ventricular fibrillation), assessing airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs) is the priority to guide further interventions.