Are you looking to test your knowledge by trying some cardiac NCLEX questions? Check out this video by Nicole Basirico (MSN-ED, RN) to review a practice question and a detailed explanation of the correct answer!
This is great exam prep if cardiac NCLEX questions have been on your study to-do list:
So you can get a better sense of what cardiac topics the NCLEX may cover, let’s have a quick look at the sample question Nicole reviews in the video.
Practice Cardiac NCLEX Question
Take a stab at the the following cardiac NCLEX question:
Q: The nurse is caring for a client suspected of having left-sided heart failure. The nurse would expect the client to have which of the following symptoms?
Select all that apply:
Ascites
This is the collection of fluid in the abdominal cavity that’s caused by portal hypertension, severe liver damage, or low albumen.
Cyanosis
This is a blueish discoloration to the skin, nails, or mucus membranes that’s due to insufficient oxygen in the blood.
Dependent edema
A swelling that occurs in the lower potions of the body such as the feet, the ankles, and the legs.
Exertional dyspnea
This is difficulty breathing during physical activity because there isn’t enough oxygen in the blood.
Jugular vein distention
The swelling of the jugular vein that runs along the carotid artery.
Tachycradia
This is a condition in which the heart beats faster than normal (over 100 beats per minute).
So what do you think? Do you know which of these symptoms will occur with left-sided heart failure?
Let’s have a look at the answer.
And the Answer Is…
Nicole provides a detailed explanation of why a patient with left-sided heart failure would be likely to have three of the symptoms listed above: cyanosis, exertional dyspnea, and tachycardia.
She uses a flowchart to explain why these symptoms are expected to occur in these cases due to poor oxygenation and perfusion:
This is great because when studying for the boards, it’s important to understand the reasons behind correct and incorrect responses.
So, there’s a cardiac NCLEX question that can help you prepare for the exam. But we seriously only scratched the surface in this summary! Be sure to watch the video to get a great review of cardiac topics in preparation for the NCLEX.
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