NCLEX-PN
Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse knows that the client understands the physician's explanation of the PTCA procedure when the client makes which statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PTCA involves inflating a balloon-tipped catheter to open a narrowed coronary artery, improving blood flow.
Question 2 of 5
When two rescuers perform CPR on an adult, what is the ratio of compressions to ventilations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Two-rescuer adult CPR uses a 30:2 ratio to balance circulation and oxygenation.
Question 3 of 5
When the client returns to the room after the percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) procedure, which assessment finding should be reported immediately to the physician?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest pain post-PTCA may indicate re-occlusion or complications like stent thrombosis, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
The client diagnosed with pericarditis is being discharged home. Which intervention should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rest and sleep (
A) reduce cardiac demand in pericarditis. Occupational therapy (
B), oxygen (
C), and valve surgery (
D) are not indicated.
Question 5 of 5
A client is being seen in the clinic to rule out (R/O) mitral valve stenosis. Which assessment data would be most significant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shortness of breath on exertion (
A) is a hallmark of mitral valve stenosis due to impaired left atrial emptying. JVD/edema (
B), postprandial pain (
C), and liver/abdominal edema (
D) suggest right-sided failure or other causes.