NCLEX-PN
Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Where is the correct placement for the nurse's hands before administering cardiac compressions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hands are placed on the lower half of the sternum (center of the chest) for effective CPR compressions.
Question 2 of 5
Where is the correct placement for the nurse's hands before administering cardiac compressions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hands are placed on the lower half of the sternum (center of the chest) for effective CPR compressions.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who goes into ventricular tachycardia. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ventricular tachycardia requires assessing for a pulse (
B) to determine if it’s pulseless (needing CPR,
C) or stable (medication). Calling a code (
A) or monitoring (
D) depends on pulse status.
Question 5 of 5
Which risk factor is least likely to have predisposed the client to having a myocardial infarction (MI)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Occasional alcohol consumption is the least significant MI risk factor compared to smoking, high-fat diets, and chronic stress.