Pediatric Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions | Nurselytic

Questions 38

NCLEX-PN

Home > NCLEX-PN > Cardiac > Pediatric Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions
NCLEX-PN Test Bank

Pediatric Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions

Extract:


Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD). Which should the nurse teach the client prior to discharge?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Nitroglycerin should be stored in a dark bottle (
A) to maintain potency. Swallowing (
B) is incorrect (sublingual), 10 minutes (
C) should be 5, and fruity odor (
D) is not a potency indicator.

Question 2 of 5

Which meal would indicate the client understands the discharge teaching concerning the recommended diet for coronary artery disease?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Baked fish, steamed broccoli, and salad (
A) are low-fat and heart-healthy, aligning with CAD diet teaching. Enchiladas (
B), tuna with whole milk (
C), and fried chicken (
D) are high in fat/sodium.

Question 3 of 5

The 45-year-old male client diagnosed with essential hypertension has decided not to take his medications. The client's BP is 178/94, indicating a perfusion issue. Which question should the nurse ask the client first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Asking why the client stopped (
D) is open-ended, identifying barriers like side effects (
B) or asymptomatic disease (
C). Financial issues (
A) are secondary.

Question 4 of 5

Which statement by the client diagnosed with coronary artery disease indicates that the client understands the discharge teaching concerning diet?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Baking or grilling meats (
B) reduces fat, aligning with a low-fat CAD diet. Six eggs (
A) are excessive, whole milk (
C) is high-fat, and avoiding pork (
D) is overly restrictive.

Question 5 of 5

According to the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines, which steps of cardiopulmonary resuscitation for an adult suffering from a cardiac arrest should the nurse teach individuals in the community? Rank in order of performance.

Order the Items

Source Container

Place the hands over the lower half of the sternum.
Look for obvious signs of breathing.
Begin compressions at a ratio of 30:2.
Call for an AED immediately.
Position the victim on the back.

Correct Answer: E,B,D,A,C

Rationale: 1. Position on back (E): Ensures a firm surface. 2. Look for breathing (
B): Confirms arrest. 3. Call for AED (
D): Activates help. 4. Place hands on sternum (
A): Prepares for compressions. 5. Begin compressions 30:2 (
C): Starts CPR.

Similar Questions

The client shows ventricular fibrillation on the telemetry at the nurse’s station. Which action should the telemetry nurse implement first?
The client diagnosed with pericarditis is complaining of increased pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
The client who has had a myocardial infarction is admitted to the telemetry unit from intensive care. Which referral would be most appropriate for the client?
Which potential complication should the nurse assess for in the client with infective endocarditis who has embolization of vegetative lesions from the mitral valve?
The client diagnosed with an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has developed 2+ edema bilaterally of the lower extremities and has crackles in all lung fields. Which should the nurse implement first?

Access More Questions!

NCLEX PN Basic

$89/ 30 days

 

NCLEX PN Premium

$150/ 90 days