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Cardiac Exam 3 Newest 2025 Exam And practice exam, cardiovascular system test, heart anatomy and physiology, cardiac assessment, nursing cardiac exam, verified cardiac answers, cardiovascular diseases
The nurse is caring for a female client experiencing a myocardial infarction (MI). Which clinical manifestation is the client likely to exhibit?Correct Answer; Heartburn Atypical symptoms reported by women may include extreme fatigue, epigastric pain, jaw pain, indigestion, nausea and vomiting, dyspnea, shortness of breath, or cramping in the chest.Many women noted prodromal symptoms a month before an acute MI. These symptoms include unusual fatigue, sleep disturbances, and shortness of breath.
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A client with atrial fibrillation is prescribed apixaban to reduce blood clot risk. Which client statement indicates teaching is successful?Correct Answer; "I'm glad that frequent blood monitoring will not be needed." Unlike warfarin, no regular blood monitoring is required for apixaban.
Which statement made by a client indicates a possible exacerbation of heart failure (HF)?Correct Answer; "I have gained 8 pounds this week." Weight gain is indicative of edema and a possible exacerbation of HF.
The nurse is caring for a client with exacerbation of asthma and hypertension. Which medication order should the nurse question?Correct Answer; Metoprolol(betablockers cause bronchospasms)
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The nurse is providing teaching to a client about chest pain.Which of the following statements made by the client would be of most concern to the nurse?Correct Answer; "I have chest pain a lot, but it is from indigestion." If a client continues to have chest pain, it should be investigated, not attributed immediately to indigestion.
Which of the following are clinical manifestations related to a decrease in oxygenation? Select all that apply.Correct Answer; Fatigue Dyspnea Confusion
The nurse teaches a colleague about the effect of epinephrine on the heart. Which teaching should the nurse include? Select all that apply.Correct Answer; Increased cardiac output Increased force of cardiac contractions Increased heart rate 3 / 4
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A client recovering from cardiopulmonary bypass states, "I'm afraid something went wrong. I have tubes coming from my chest." Which response should the nurse make?Correct Answer; "The tubes drain remaining blood and fluid from the chest." Mediastinal tubes are placed during cardiopulmonary bypass to drain any remaining blood and fluid from the chest.
The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure (HF). Which medication does the nurse know is often a first-choice drug for HF?Correct Answer; Enalapril (Vasotec) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are the first drug of choice to treat heart failure.
The nurse is caring for a group of clients with heart failure (HF).Which client should the nurse see first? A client with new-onset confusion
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