NCLEX-PN
Cardiac System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When the nurse is obtaining this client's health history, which question about pain is least helpful?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about pain medications is less critical in the acute MI setting compared to timing, location, and triggers, which guide diagnosis and urgency.
Question 2 of 5
When the client asks the nurse how cholesterol acts as a cardiac risk factor, what is the best explanation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High cholesterol contributes to atherosclerosis, where excess fat (lipids) deposits thicken and harden the arterial walls, narrowing the lumen and increasing cardiac risk.
Question 3 of 5
Which description of chest pain is most characteristic of a client experiencing myocardial infarction (MI)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: MI pain is typically continuous, severe, and unrelenting, unlike the intermittent pain of angina.
Question 4 of 5
Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sustained hypertension increases vascular resistance, which can compromise blood flow to vital organs like the heart, brain, and kidneys, leading to organ damage.
Question 5 of 5
The client tells the nurse of being extremely frightened. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Staying with the client provides emotional support, reducing fear during a crisis.