NCLEX-PN
Cardiac System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adult client with peripheral vascular disease tells the nurse he is afraid his left leg is not improving and may need to be amputated. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflecting the client’s concern encourages open communication and validates his feelings, promoting therapeutic dialogue.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which assessment finding would most likely indicate that a client has thrombophlebitis in the leg?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Red, shiny skin is a common sign of thrombophlebitis due to inflammation and impaired venous return. Diminished pulses, color changes with elevation, or coolness are more indicative of arterial issues.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an elderly client who has congestive heart failure and is taking digoxin. The client should be monitored for which of the following signs of toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disorientation is a neurological sign of digoxin toxicity. Weight gain, constipation, and dyspnea are not specific to digoxin toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for arteriosclerosis obliterans. Which complaint is the client most likely to have?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intermittent claudication, or leg pain during walking that resolves with rest, is the hallmark symptom of arteriosclerosis obliterans due to arterial insufficiency.