NCLEX-PN
Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment finding is the best indication that oxygen therapy is effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client's subjective improvement in symptoms indicates effective oxygen therapy.
Question 3 of 5
To assess the area where the permanent pacemaker battery, the nurse knows to examine which area of the skin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pacemaker generators are typically implanted below the right clavicle.
Question 4 of 5
If the client's pain is due to a myocardial infarction (MI), which prescribed medication would be most helpful?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin is critical in MI to inhibit platelet aggregation and prevent further thrombus formation.
Question 5 of 5
Which symptom would the nurse expect to observe if the client is having an allergic reaction to streptokinase (Streptase)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urticaria (hives) is a common sign of an allergic reaction to streptokinase, a thrombolytic agent.