NCLEX-PN
Pediatric Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering morning medications. Which medication should be administered first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fasting glucose of 345 mg/dL (
B) requires immediate insulin to prevent complications, especially before eating. Digoxin (
A), furosemide (
C), and ARB (
D) are less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
The client diagnosed with rule-out myocardial infarction is experiencing chest pain while walking to the bathroom. Which action should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Activity-related chest pain suggests ischemia. Having the client sit (
C) stops exertion, reducing oxygen demand. Nitroglycerin (
A), ECG (
B), and vital signs (
D) follow.
Question 3 of 5
The client is experiencing multifocal premature ventricular contractions. Which antidysrhythmic medication would the nurse expect the healthcare provider to order for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amiodarone (
A) treats ventricular dysrhythmias like PVCs. Atropine (
B) is for bradycardia, digoxin (
C) for heart failure/AF, and adenosine (
D) for SVT.
Question 4 of 5
Which nursing diagnosis would be priority for the client diagnosed with myocarditis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Myocarditis impairs cardiac function, making activity intolerance (
D) the priority due to reduced cardiac output. Anxiety (
A), injury (
B), and increased output (
C) are less immediate or incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has written an outcome goal 'demonstrates tolerance for increased activity' for a client diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Which intervention should the nurse implement to assist the client to achieve this outcome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent rest periods (
D) prevent overexertion, supporting activity tolerance in CHF. Intake/output (
A), sodium diet (
B), and daily weights (
C) are important but less directly related to activity.