NCLEX-PN
Cardiac System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing action is most appropriate to perform next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Listening to the client's fears reduces anxiety and supports emotional preparation for surgery.
Question 2 of 5
If the chest pain is not relieved after taking one nitroglycerin tablet, the nurse should teach the client to take what action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: If angina persists after one nitroglycerin tablet, another can be taken every 5 minutes up to three doses, then seek medical help if unrelieved.
Question 3 of 5
After providing medication instructions, the best evidence that the client knows this drug's potential side effects is when the client states it may cause which adverse effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atorvastatin (Lipitor) can cause muscle pain (myalgia) as a common side effect, potentially progressing to rhabdomyolysis in severe cases.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 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.