NCLEX-PN
Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a beta blocker to the client diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Which assessment data would cause the nurse to question administering the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Beta blockers slow heart rate; a pulse of 56 (
B) may indicate bradycardia, warranting caution. BP 110/70 (
A), headache (
C), and normal potassium (
D) are not contraindications.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse informs the client that the correct way to administer nitroglycerin is to place one tablet where?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin is placed under the tongue for rapid absorption into the bloodstream to relieve angina.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse enters the client's room and notes an unconscious client with an absence of respirations and no pulse or blood pressure. The concept of perfusion is identified by the nurse. Which should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: No pulse/respirations indicate cardiac arrest; pushing the Code Blue button (
D) initiates the code team. Notifying HCP (
A), RRT (
B), or checking telemetry (
C) delay resuscitation.
Question 4 of 5
To assess the area where the permanent pacemaker battery, the nurse knows to examine which area of the skin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pacemaker generators are typically implanted below the right clavicle.
Question 5 of 5
The client with pericarditis is prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Which teaching instruction should the nurse discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NSAIDs irritate the stomach; taking with food (
C) reduces GI upset. Tapering (
A) is for steroids, drowsiness (
B) is not typical, and waiting for severe pain (
D) delays relief.