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Question #1

The nurse is caring for a client with coronary artery disease. What is the nurse’s priority goal for the client?

A decrease anxiety

B educate the client about his symptoms

C enhance myocardial oxygenation

D administer sublingual nitroglycerin

Question #2

The nurse is educating a patient diagnosed with angina pectoris about the difference between the pain of angina and a myocardial infarction (MI). How should the nurse describe the pain experienced during an MI? (Select all that apply.),,

A It is substernal in location.

B It subsides after taking nitroglycerin.

C It is relieved by rest and inactivity.

D It is viselike and radiates to the shoulders and arms.

E It is sudden in onset and prolonged in duration.

Question #3

When providing discharge instructions for a client who has been prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin for angina, the nurse should plan to include which instructions?

A “Only take one nitroglycerin tablet for each episode of angina.”

B “Place the nitroglycerin tablet between cheek and gum.”

C “See if rest relieves the chest pain before using the nitroglycerin.”

D “Call 911 if you develop a headache following nitroglycerin use.”

Question #4

A client is admitted for treatment of Prinzmetal’s angina. When developing this client’s care plan, the nurse should keep in mind that this type of angina is a result of what trigger?

A The same type of activity that caused previous angina episodes.

B An unpredictable amount of activity.

C Activities that increase myocardial oxygen demand.

D Coronary artery spasm.

Question #5

A client admitted to the coronary care unit (CCU) diagnosed with a STEMI is anxious and fearful. Which medication will the nurse administer to relieve the client’s anxiety and decrease cardiac workload?

A IV nitroglycerin

B Atenolol

C Amlodipine

D IV morphine

Question #6

A client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction (MI) has begun an active rehabilitation program. The nurse recognizes which overall goal as a focus of rehabilitation for a client who has had an MI?

A Improved quality of life

B Return to work and the lifestyle experienced before the illness

C Limit to the effects and progression of atherosclerosis

D Prevention of another cardiac event

Question #7

A client comes to the emergency department (ED) complaining of precordial chest pain. In describing the pain, the client describes it as pressure with a sudden onset. What disease process would the nurse suspect in this client?

A Cardiogenic shock

B Venous occlusive disease

C Raynaud’s disease

D Coronary artery disease

Question #8

A client presents to the ED with a myocardial infarction. Prior to administering a prescribed thrombolytic agent, the nurse must determine whether the client has which absolute contraindication to thrombolytic therapy?

A shellfish allergy

B use of heparin

C prior intracranial hemorrhage

D recent consumption of a meal

Question #9

A client who has been diagnosed with Prinzmetal’s angina will present with which symptom?

A prolonged chest pain that accompanies exercise

B chest pain of increased frequency, severity, and duration

C radiating chest pain that lasts 15 minutes or less

D chest pain that occurs at rest and usually in the middle of the night

Question #10

Heparin therapy is usually considered therapeutic when the client’s activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is how many times normal?

A 2.0 to 2.5

B .75 to 1.5

C .25 to .75

D 2.5 to 3.0

Question #11

When assessing a client who reports recent chest pain, the nurse obtains a thorough history. Which client statement most strongly suggests angina pectoris?

A “The pain got worse when I took a deep breath.”

B “The pain resolved after I ate a sandwich.”

C “The pain lasted about 45 minutes.”

D “The pain occurred while I was mowing the lawn.”

Question #12

A client comes to the emergency department reporting chest pain. An electrocardiogram (ECG) reveals myocardial ischemia and an anterior-wall myocardial infarction (MI). Which ECG characteristic does the nurse expect to see?

A Absent Q wave

B Prolonged PR interval

C Elevated ST segment

D Widened QRS complex

Question #13

The nurse is removing a client’s femoral sheath after cardiac catheterization. What medication will the nurse have available?

A atropine sulfate

B heparin

C protamine sulfate

D adenosine

Question #14

The nurse is assessing a client with suspected postpericardiotomy syndrome after cardiac surgery. What manifestation will alert the nurse to this syndrome?

A decreased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

B pericardial friction rub

C decreased white blood cell (WBC) count

D hypothermia

Question #15

The nurse is administering oral metoprolol. Where are the receptor sites mainly located?

A Bronchi

B Blood vessels

C Heart

D Uterus

Question #16

A client asks the nurse how long to wait after taking nitroglycerin before experiencing pain relief. What is the best answer by the nurse?

A 60 minutes

B 3 minutes

C 30 minutes

D 15 minutes

Question #17

The nurse is discussing risk factors for developing CAD with a patient in the clinic. Which results would indicate that the patient is not at significant risk for the development of CAD?

A Low density lipoprotein (LDL), 160 mg/dL

B A ratio of LDL to HDL, 4.5 to 1.0

C High-density lipoprotein (HDL), 80 mg/dL

D Cholesterol, 280 mg/dL

Question #18

A client, who has undergone a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), has received discharge instructions. Which statement by the client would indicate the need for further teaching by the nurse?

A “I should expect bruising at the catheter site for up to 3 weeks.”

B “I should avoid prolonged sitting.”

C “I should avoid taking a tub bath until my catheter site heals.”

D “I should expect a low-grade fever and swelling at the site for the next week.”

Question #19

Which term refers to preinfarction angina?

A Variant angina

B Silent ischemia

C Stable angina

D Unstable angina

Question #20

A client with angina pectoris must learn how to reduce risk factors that exacerbate this condition. When developing the client’s care plan, which expected outcome should a nurse include?

A “Client will verbalize the intention to avoid exercise.”

B “Client will verbalize an understanding of the need to restrict dietary fat, fiber, and cholesterol.”

C “Client will verbalize an understanding of the need to call the physician if acute pain lasts more than 2 hours.”

D “Client will verbalize the intention to stop smoking.”

Question #21

The nurse is teaching a client about atherosclerosis. The client asks the nurse what the substance causing atherosclerosis is made of. How does the nurse best respond?

A blood clots in the arteries

B emboli in the veins

C cholesterol plugs in the lumen of veins

D fatty deposits in the lumen of arteries

Question #22

A client had a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). What medication will the nurse administer to prevent thrombus formation in the stent?

A Diltiazem

B Isosorbide mononitrate

C Clopidogrel

D Metoprolol

Question #23

The nurse is administering a calcium channel blocker to a patient who has symptomatic sinus tachycardia at a rate of 132 bpm. What is the anticipated action of the drug for this patient?

A Increases the atrioventricular node conduction

B Increases the heart rate

C Decreases the sinoatrial node automaticity

D Creates a positive inotropic effect

Question #24

The nurse administers propranolol hydrochloride to a patient with a heart rate of 64 beats per minute (bpm). One hour later, the nurse observes the heart rate on the monitor to be 36 bpm. What medication should the nurse prepare to administer that is an antidote for the propranolol?

A Digoxin

B Atropine

C Sodium nitroprusside

D Protamine sulfate

Question #25

A client presents to the ED reporting anxiety and chest pain after shoveling heavy snow that morning. The client says that nitroglycerin has not been taken for months but upon experieincing this chest pain did take three nitroglycerin tablets. Although the pain has lessened, the client states, “They did not work all that well.” The client shows the nurse the nitroglycerin bottle; the prescription was filled 12 months ago. The nurse anticipates which order by the physician?

A Chest x-ray

B Nitroglycerin SL

C Ativan 1 mg orally

D Serum electrolytes

Question #26

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced an MI. The client is ordered to received metoprolol. The nurse understands that this medication has which therapeutic effect?

A Increases cardiac output

B Decreases resting heart rate

C Decreases cholesterol level

D Decreases platelet aggregation

Question #27

The nurse is caring for a client presenting to the emergency department (ED) reporting chest pain. Which electrocardiographic (ECG) finding would be most concerning to the nurse?

A Isolated premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)

B ST elevation

C Sinus tachycardia

D Frequent premature atrial contractions (PACs)

Question #28

Which nursing actions would be of greatest importance in the management of a client preparing for angioplasty?

A Assess distal pulses.

B Remove hair from skin insertion sites.

C Withhold anticoagulant therapy.

D Inform client of diagnostic tests.

Question #29

The nurse is presenting a workshop at the senior citizens center about how the changes of aging predispose clients to vascular occlusive disorders. What would the nurse name as the most common cause of peripheral arterial problems in the older adult?

A Raynaud’s disease

B Atherosclerosis

C Coronary thrombosis

D Arteriosclerosis

Question #30

The client has had biomarkers tested after reporting chest pain. Which diagnostic marker of myocardial infarction remains elevated for as long as 2 weeks?

A CK-MB

B Myoglobin

C Troponin

D Total creatine kinase

Question #31

The nurse is working a cardiac care unit with a client on a diltezem intravenous drip for atrial fibrillation. What are electrocardiogram (ECG) changes that suggest the client is responding to the treatment? Select all that apply.,,

A decreasing R to R interval

B an absent P wave

C slowing heart rate

D T-wave inversion

E ST elevation

Question #32

The nurse is teaching the client about coronary artery damage after an abnormal fasting lipid profile. The client asks the nurse what type of lipid is most troublesome. What is the nurse’s best response?

A “The higher the high-density lipoproteins (HDL), the more at risk you are for heart damage or a stroke.”

B “The low-density lipoproteins (LDL) pose a threat to plague formation and can cause a heart attack of stroke.”

C “The triglycerides levels measure good fat, so the higher the level, the less risk you are for a heart attack or stroke.”

D “The total cholesterol level of 252 mg/dL warrants medication treatment alone.”

Question #33

The nurse notes that the post cardiac surgery client demonstrates low urine output (< 25 mL/hr) with high specific gravity (> 1.025). What will the nurse anticipate the health care provider will order?

A Increase intravenous fluids

B Decrease intravenous fluids

C Prepare the client for diaylsis

D Irrigate the urinary catheter

Question #34

A client has had a 12-lead ECG completed as part of an annual physical examination. The nurse notes an abnormal Q wave on an otherwise unremarkable ECG. The nurse recognizes that this finding indicates

A an evolving MI.

B a cardiac dysrhythmia.

C variant angina.

D an old MI.

Question #35

A middle-aged client presents to the ED reporting severe chest discomfort. Which finding is most indicative of a possible myocardial infarction (MI)?

A Cool, clammy skin and a diaphoretic, pale appearance

B Anxiousness, restlessness, and lightheadedness

C Chest discomfort not relieved by rest or nitroglycerin

D Intermittent nausea and emesis for 3 days

Question #36

Severe chest pain is reported by a client during an acute myocardial infarction. Which of the following is the most appropriate drug for the nurse to administer?

A Isosorbide mononitrate (Isordil)

B Nitroglycerin transdermal patch

C Meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol)

D Morphine sulfate (Morphine)

Question #37

In the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD), medications are often ordered to control blood pressure in the client. Which of the following is a primary purpose of using beta-adrenergic blockers in the nursing management of CAD?

A To dilate coronary arteries

B To decrease homocysteine levels

C To prevent angiotensin II conversion

D To decrease workload of the heart

Question #38

A client has had oral anticoagulation ordered. What should the nurse monitor for when the client is taking oral anticoagulation?

A Urine output

B Prothrombin time (PT) or international normalized ratio (INR)

C Vascular sites for bleeding

D Hourly IV infusion

Question #39

A client is admitted to the emergency department with chest pain and doesn’t respond to nitroglycerin. The health care team obtains an electrocardiogram and administers I.V. morphine. The health care provider also considers administering alteplase. This thrombolytic agent must be administered how soon after onset of myocardial infarction (MI) symptoms?

A Within 5 to 7 days

B Within 12 hours

C Within 24 to 48 hours

D Within 6 hours

Question #40

A nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting signs and symptoms characteristic of a myocardial infarction (MI). Which statement describes priorities the nurse should establish while performing the physical assessment?

A Assess the client’s level of pain and administer prescribed analgesics.

B Assess the client’s level of anxiety and provide emotional support.

C Ensure that the client’s family is kept informed of the client’s status.

D Prepare the client for pulmonary artery catheterization.

Question #41

A client is beginning to have more breathlessness with aortic stenosis. What is the treatment does the nurse anticipate for the client?

A cardiac catheterization

B cardiac graft procedure

C balloon angioplasty

D balloon valvuloplasty

Question #42

A client is receiving anticoagulant therapy. What question will the nurse ask the client to detect any signs of bleeding?

A “How is your appetite?”

B “Is your skin drier than normal?”

C “What color is your urine?”

D “Do you have any breathing problems?”

Question #43

A client is given a prescription for metoprolol after being examined by the health care provider. What is the most important teaching for the nurse to give to the client?

A If dizziness occurs, adjust the medication.

B Take the medication at the same time each day.

C Dress warmly. Blood circulation may be reduced in the extremities.

D Don’t suddenly stop taking the medication without calling your health care provider.

Question #44

The nurse knows that women and the elderly are at greater risk for a fatal myocardial event. Which factor is the primary contributor of this cause?

A Chest pain is typical

B Vague symptoms

C Decreased sensation to pain

D Gender bias

Question #45

A Coronary artery disease

B Venous occlusive disease

C Raynaud’s disease

D Cardiogenic shock

Question #46

A client’s lipid profile reveals an LDL level of 122 mg/dL. This is considered a:

A normal LDL level.

B fasting LDL level

C low LDL level.

D high LDL level.

Question #47

Which medication is an antidote to heparin?

A Protamine sulfate

B Alteplase

C Clopidogrel

D Aspirin

Question #48

A client with CAD thinks diltiazem (Cardizem) has been causing nausea. Diltiazem (Cardizem) is categorized as which type of drug?

A diuretic

B nitrate

C beta-adrenergic blocker

D calcium-channel blocker

Question #49

Which of the following is inconsistent as a condition related to metabolic syndrome?

A Abdominal obesity

B Dyslipidemia

C Hypotension

D Insulin resistance

Question #50

A Prolonged PR interval

B Widened QRS complex

C Elevated ST segment

D Absent Q wave

Question #51

The nurse is caring for a client after cardiac surgery. What is the most immediate concern for the nurse?

A bilateral rales and rhonchi

B potassium level of 6 mEq/L

C serum glucose of 124 mg/dL

D weight gain of 6 ounces

Question #52

The nurse is to administer morphine sulfate to a client with chest pain. What initial nursing action is required prior to administration?

A Measure the blood pressure for hypertension.

B Check the radial pulse for dysrhythmias.

C Measure urinary output for dehydration.

D Count the respiratory rate for bradypnea.

Question #53

A triage team is assessing a client to determine if reported chest pain is a manifestation of angina pectoris or an MI. The nurse knows that a primary distinction of angina pain is?

A Described as crushing and substernal

B Relieved by rest and nitroglycerin

C Associated with nausea and vomiting

D Accompanied by diaphoresis and dyspnea

Question #54

A patient in the recovery room after cardiac surgery begins to have extremity paresthesia, peaked T waves, and mental confusion. What type of electrolyte imbalance does the nurse suspect this patient is having?

A Magnesium

B Potassium

C Sodium

D Calcium

Question #55

The nurse is caring for a client at risk for thrombosis. What is an appropriate nursing action when evaluating this client?

A Examine the legs for color, capillary refill time, and tissue integrity.

B Examine for pain around the shoulder and neck region

C Examine the extremities for skin lesions.

D Examine the client’s mental and emotional status.

Question #56

A nurse is educating a community group about coronary artery disease. One member asks about how to avoid coronary artery disease. Which of the following items are considered modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease? Choose all that apply.,,

A Hyperlipidemia

B Obesity

C Race

D Tobacco use

E Gender

Question #57

Which is a diagnostic marker for inflammation of vascular endothelium?

A C-reactive protein (CRP)

B Triglyceride

C High-density lipoprotein (HDL)

D Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

Question #58

A nurse is evaluating a client who had a myocardial infarction (MI) 7 days earlier. Which outcome indicates that the client is responding favorably to therapy?

A The client exhibits a heart rate above 100 beats/minute.

B The client verbalizes the intention of making all necessary lifestyle changes except for stopping smoking.

C The client states that sublingual nitroglycerin usually relieves his chest pain.

D The client demonstrates ability to tolerate more activity without chest pain.

Question #59

A client comes to the health care provider’s office for a follow-up visit 4 weeks after suffering a myocardial infarction (MI). Which evaluation statement suggests that the client needs more instruction?

A “Client performs relaxation exercises three times per day to reduce stress.”

B “Client verbalizes an understanding of the need to seek emergency help if heart rate increases markedly while at rest.”

C “Client walks 4 miles in 1 hour every day.”

D “Client’s 24-hour dietary recall reveals low intake of fat and cholesterol.”

Question #60

The nurse is explaining the cause of angina pain to a client. What will the nurse say caused the pain?

A a lack of oxygen in the heart muscle that causes the death of cells

B incomplete blockage of a major coronary artery

C complete closure of an artery

D a destroyed part of the heart muscle

Question #61

After percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), the nurse confirms that a client is experiencing bleeding from the femoral site. What will be the nurse’s initial action?

A Review the results of the latest blood cell count, especially the hemoglobin and hematocrit.

B Apply manual pressure at the site of the insertion of the sheath.

C Decrease anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy.

D Notify the health care provider.

Question #62

The nurse is assessing a client with suspected postpericardiotomy syndrome after cardiac surgery. What manifestation will alert the nurse to this syndrome?

A decreased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

B decreased white blood cell (WBC) count

C pericardial friction rub

D hypothermia

Question #63

The nurse is caring for a client after cardiac surgery. What laboratory result will lead the nurse to suspect possible renal failure?

A a serum creatinine of 1.0 mg/dL

B a serum BUN of 70 mg/dL

C an hourly urine output of 50 to 70 mL

D a urine specific gravity reading of 1.021

Question #64

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with unstable angina who is receiving IV heparin. The client requires bleeding precautions. Bleeding precautions include which measure?

A Use an electric toothbrush

B Avoid the use of nail clippers

C Avoid continuous BP monitoring

D Avoid subcutaneous injections

Question #65

The nurse is caring for a client with coronary artery disease (CAD). What is an appropriate nursing action when evaluating a client with CAD?

A Assess the client’s mental and emotional status.

B Assess the skin of the client.

C Assess the characteristics of chest pain.

D Assess for any kind of drug abuse.

Question #66

A client has recently undergone a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). The nurse should be alert to which respiratory complication?

A Atelectasis

B Urinary tract infection (UTI)

C Elevated blood glucose level

D Hyperkalemia

Question #67

Which is the most important postoperative assessment parameter for a client recovering from cardiac surgery?

A Mental alertness

B Blood glucose concentration

C Activity intolerance

D Inadequate tissue perfusion

Question #68

A client in the emergency department reports squeezing substernal pain that radiates to the left shoulder and jaw. The client also complains of nausea, diaphoresis, and shortness of breath. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A Administer oxygen, attach a cardiac monitor, take vital signs, and administer sublingual nitroglycerin.

B Gain I.V. access, give sublingual nitroglycerin, and alert the cardiac catheterization team.

C Alert the cardiac catheterization team, administer oxygen, attach a cardiac monitor, and notify the health care provider.

D Complete the client’s registration information, perform an electrocardiogram, gain I.V. access, and take vital signs.

Question #69

A nurse teaches a client with angina pectoris that he or she needs to take up to three sublingual nitroglycerin tablets at 5-minute intervals and immediately notify the health care provider if chest pain doesn’t subside within 15 minutes. What symptoms may the client experience after taking the nitroglycerin?

A Sedation, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and respiratory depression.

B Headache, hypotension, dizziness, and flushing.

C Flushing, dizziness, headache, and pedal edema.

D Nausea, vomiting, depression, fatigue, and impotence.

Question #70

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD). What condition most commonly results in CAD?

A renal failure

B myocardial infarction

C atherosclerosis

D diabetes mellitus

Question #71

A client had a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). What medication will the nurse administer to prevent thrombus formation in the stent?

A Diltiazem

B Isosorbide mononitrate

C Metoprolol

D Clopidogrel

Question #72

To be effective, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) must be performed within what time frame, beginning with arrival at the emergency department after diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI)?

A 60 minutes

B 6 to 12 months

C 9 days

D 30 minutes

Question #73

Which discharge instruction for self-care should the nurse provide to a client who has undergone a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) procedure?

A Refrain from sexual activity for 1 month

B Cleanse the site with disinfectants and dress the wound appropriately

C Monitor the site for bleeding or hematoma.

D Normal activities of daily living can be resumed the first day after surgery

Question #74

A nurse is teaching a client who receives nitrates for the relief of chest pain. Which instruction should the nurse emphasize?

A Repeat the dose of sublingual nitroglycerin every 15 minutes for three doses.

B Lie down or sit in a chair for 5 to 10 minutes after taking the drug.

C Store the drug in a cool, well-lit place.

D Restrict alcohol intake to two drinks per day.

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