NCLEX-PN
Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The best evidence that the client understands the nurse's instructions regarding dietary restrictions is if the client states to avoid which food?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Canned soup is high in sodium, which should be avoided in a low-sodium diet for hypertension management. The other options are generally low-sodium and suitable.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD) and angina. Which concept is priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CAD and angina impair perfusion (
D), the priority concept, as ischemia causes symptoms. Sleep/rest (
A), comfort (
B), and oxygenation (
C) are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction who is experiencing chest pain. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Aspirin (
B) reduces clot formation, and oxygen (
C) improves myocardial oxygenation. Morphine IM (
A) delays absorption, supine position (
D) increases preload, and nitroglycerin SC (E) is incorrect; SL is used.
Question 4 of 5
To provide adequate care for the client with worsening left-sided heart failure, the intensive care unit (ICU) nurse should be a full of the following on a daily basis?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Peripheral edema and weight are key indicators of fluid status in heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
When the nurse informs the client about the use of the PCA pump, which instruction is most important to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Only the client should press the PCA button to prevent overdose and ensure pain relief is patient-controlled.