NCLEX-PN
Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When providing dietary instructions for this client, which healthful alternative should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cereal is a low-cholesterol, heart-healthy alternative to eggs, which are high in cholesterol. Wheat toast and margarine still contain some fats, and ham is high in sodium and fat.
Question 2 of 5
After hearing the nurse's instructions about activity restrictions and the potentially dangerous consequences of certain activities, the client correctly states the importance for avoiding which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Straining during a bowel movement increases intrathoracic pressure, raising cardiac workload and MI risk.
Question 3 of 5
The client is exhibiting sinus bradycardia, is complaining of syncope and weakness, and has a BP of 98/60. Which collaborative treatment should the nurse anticipate being implemented?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Symptomatic bradycardia (syncope, hypotension) often requires a pacemaker (
C). Thrombolytics (
A) are for MI, assessment (
B) is ongoing, and cardioversion (
D) is for tachydysrhythmias.
Question 4 of 5
If the heart murmur is related to valve damage caused by a childhood infection, the nurse would expect the client to report having had which disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rheumatic fever is associated with valvular damage due to streptococcal infection.
Question 5 of 5
Which finding would strongly indicate that the cardioversion procedure has been successful?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restoration of normal sinus rhythm is the primary goal of cardioversion.