NCLEX-PN
Cardiac System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If the client develops digoxin toxicity, what would the nurse expect the client to exhibit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin toxicity commonly causes anorexia, nausea, and vomiting due to gastrointestinal effects.
Question 2 of 5
If the literature supplied by the fast-food chain indicates that one hot apple pie contains 2 g of protein, 14 g of fat, and 31 g of carbohydrates, how many calories are contained in one hot apple pie?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calories are calculated as: (2 g protein × 4 kcal/g) + (14 g fat × 9 kcal/g) + (31 g carbohydrates × 4 kcal/g) = 8 + 126 + 124 = 258 kcal, closest to 270 kcal.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is observing a client who is learning to perform Buerger-Allen exercises. The nurse knows that the client is performing these exercises correctly when the client is observed doing what?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Buerger-Allen exercises involve elevating the legs to promote arterial emptying, dangling to promote filling, and lying flat to rest, performed in cycles to improve circulation.
Question 4 of 5
A low-sodium, low-cholesterol, weight-reducing diet is prescribed for an adult with heart disease. The nurse knows that he understands his diet when he chooses which of the following meals?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Baked skinless chicken and mashed potatoes are low in sodium and cholesterol, making them suitable for a heart-healthy diet. Stir-fried vegetables may contain high sodium sauces, tuna salad may include high-sodium dressings, and grilled steak is higher in cholesterol.
Question 5 of 5
An adult male is being evaluated for possible dysrhythmia and is to be placed on a Holter monitor. What instructions should the nurse give him to ensure that this test provides a comprehensive picture of his cardiac status?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping a diary of activities correlates symptoms or dysrhythmias with specific triggers, providing a comprehensive picture for diagnosis.