NCLEX-PN
Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult client is admitted with a diagnosis of left-sided congestive heart failure. Which assessment finding would most likely be present?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dyspnea is a hallmark symptom of left-sided congestive heart failure due to pulmonary congestion. Distended neck veins, hepatomegaly, and pitting edema are more associated with right-sided heart failure.
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
Which nursing action is most appropriate when applying a new transdermal patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rotating the application site for a nitroglycerin patch prevents skin irritation and ensures consistent drug absorption.
Question 4 of 5
The client is being evaluated for valvular heart disease. Which information would be most significant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rheumatic heart disease (
D) is a major cause of valvular disease, especially mitral/aortic. CAD (
A), family history (
B), and smoking (
C) are less directly causative.
Question 5 of 5
Using the following cardiac structures, trace the normal stress in which blood circulates on the left side of the heart. Use all the options.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood flows: pulmonary veins → left atrium → mitral valve → left ventricle → aorta.