NCLEX-PN
Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A young adult with a history of rheumatic fever as a child is to have a cardiac catheterization. She asks the nurse why she must have a cardiac catheterization. The nurse's response is based on the understanding that cardiac catheterization can accomplish all of the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cardiac catheterization can assess heart structures, measure oxygen levels, and evaluate cardiac output, but obtaining a biopsy specimen is not a standard purpose of this procedure. Biopsies are typically performed via other methods, such as endomyocardial biopsy in specific cases.
Question 2 of 5
Before the cardiac catheterization and coronary arteriogram, it is essential for the nurse will be taken about any allergy to iodine or which other substance?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shellfish allergies often indicate a risk of iodine sensitivity, which is critical since contrast dye used in arteriograms contains iodine.
Question 3 of 5
The nursing team develops a care plan and expected outcomes for the client's recovery. Which expected outcomes are most important? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Complying with dietary restrictions, avoiding alcohol, and verbalizing fears support recovery by reducing cardiac risk and addressing emotional needs.
Question 4 of 5
The client is exhibiting sinus bradycardia, is complaining of syncope and weakness, and has a BP of 98/60. Which collaborative treatment should the nurse anticipate being implemented?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Symptomatic bradycardia (syncope, hypotension) often requires a pacemaker (
C). Thrombolytics (
A) are for MI, assessment (
B) is ongoing, and cardioversion (
D) is for tachydysrhythmias.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing action would best reduce the client's energy, the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Staggering activities conserves energy, reducing cardiac workload in recovery.