NCLEX-PN
Pediatric Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client has just had a pericardiocentesis. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Post-pericardiocentesis, monitor vital signs (
A), heart/lung sounds (
B), fluid output (
C), and rhythm (
D) to detect complications. Supine position (E) is not required; semi-Fowler’s is preferred.
Question 2 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse implement when administering a loop diuretic to a client diagnosed with coronary artery disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loop diuretics cause hypokalemia, which can precipitate dysrhythmias in CAD. Assessing potassium (
B) is critical. Pulse (
A), glucose (
C), and SpO2 (
D) are less directly related.
Question 3 of 5
The client has just had a pericardiocentesis. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Post-pericardiocentesis, monitor vital signs (
A), heart/lung sounds (
B), fluid output (
C), and rhythm (
D) to detect complications. Supine position (E) is not required; semi-Fowler’s is preferred.
Question 4 of 5
Which population is at a higher risk for dying from a myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: African American females (
D) have higher MI mortality rates due to increased prevalence of risk factors like hypertension and diabetes, and disparities in healthcare access. Caucasian males (
A), Hispanic females (
B), and Asian males (
C) have lower relative risk.
Question 5 of 5
The client is in complete heart block. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Complete heart block may respond to atropine (
B) to increase heart rate acutely. Pacemaker (
A), ECG (
C), and HCP notification (
D) follow if atropine fails.