NCLEX-PN
Cardiac System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A low-sodium diet has been ordered for an adult client. The nurse knows that the client understands his low-sodium diet when the client selects which menu?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans are naturally low in sodium. Steak, hot dogs, and chicken noodle soup are typically high in sodium.
Question 2 of 5
Digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix) are ordered for a client who has congestive heart failure. Which of the following would the nurse also expect to be ordered for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide, a diuretic, can cause potassium loss, leading to hypokalemia, which increases the risk of digoxin toxicity. Potassium supplements are often ordered to maintain normal levels.
Question 3 of 5
After the coronary arteriogram, the nurse must keep the client flat in bed with the affected leg in which position?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the leg extended prevents bleeding or hematoma at the femoral artery puncture site by minimizing movement.
Question 4 of 5
The client tells the nurse of being extremely frightened. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Staying with the client provides emotional support, reducing fear during a crisis.
Question 5 of 5
An adult client is admitted to the hospital with peripheral vascular disease of the lower extremities. He has several ischemic ulcers on each ankle and lower leg area. Other parts of his skin are shiny and taut with loss of hair. A primary nursing goal for this client should be to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protecting from injury is critical for a client with peripheral vascular disease and ischemic ulcers to prevent infection and further tissue damage. Other goals are secondary.