WorksheetsCardiac F25 Clinical
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about risk factors for developing coronary artery disease. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Smoking
Hypertension
High cholesterol
Obesity
Diabetes
A nurse is collecting data from a client's electrocardiogram (ECG) strip and notes the following information: Heart rate: 92/min, P wave: Irregular, unable to measure PR interval, QRS duration: 0.10 seconds. Based upon this information, the nurse should interpret the client's rhythm as indicating which of the following?
Atrial fibrillation.
Ventricular tachycardia.
Normal sinus rhythm.
Atrial flutter.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has atrial fibrillation and reports understanding of the disease. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the cause for these manifestations?
Disorganized electrical activity in the atria
Ineffective atrial contractions
Irregular heart rhythm
All of the above
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
I will avoid strenuous activity and monitor for signs of heart failure.
I can continue my regular exercise routine without any modifications.
I should increase my salt intake to improve my energy levels.
I will take my medications only when I feel symptoms.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is experiencing acute pericarditis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
You should sit up and lean forward to relieve pain.
You should lie flat on your back to ease discomfort.
You should avoid all physical activity until symptoms resolve.
You should take deep breaths to help with pain management.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
You should avoid crossing your legs and keep your feet warm.
You can engage in high-impact exercises to improve circulation.
It's fine to smoke as long as you limit it to a few cigarettes a day.
You should wear tight-fitting shoes to support your feet.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching to explain the cause of RCM?
RCM is caused by rigid ventricular walls that impair filling.
RCM is primarily due to coronary artery disease.
RCM is a result of high blood pressure over time.
RCM is caused by a viral infection.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group of clients about risk factors for developing atrial fibrillation. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
Hypertension and heart disease are major risk factors.
Regular exercise is a risk factor.
Low cholesterol levels are a risk factor.
Age is not a risk factor.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group of clients about risk factors for developing peripheral artery disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Smoking is a major risk factor for developing peripheral artery disease.
Regular exercise can help prevent peripheral artery disease.
High cholesterol levels do not affect peripheral artery disease risk.
Peripheral artery disease only affects older adults.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group of clients about risk factors for developing cardiomyopathy (dilated). Which of the following clients should the nurse understand is most at risk?
A client with a history of chronic alcohol abuse
A client with a family history of cardiomyopathy
A client who is a marathon runner
A client with hypertension
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group of clients about risk factors for developing coronary artery disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
High LDL cholesterol is a major risk factor for developing coronary artery disease.
Regular exercise can help reduce the risk of coronary artery disease.
Smoking has no effect on coronary artery disease risk.
A diet high in saturated fats is beneficial for heart health.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group of clients about risk factors for developing atrial flutter. Which of the following clients should the nurse understand is at highest risk for developing atrial flutter?
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
A client with hypertension
A client who is a smoker
A client with diabetes
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy about the risk for sudden cardiac death. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding?
I should avoid strenuous exercise to reduce my risk for sudden cardiac death.
I can continue my regular exercise routine without any changes.
I don't need to worry about my condition affecting my heart.
I should take my medication only when I feel symptoms.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has peripheral venous disease about management of symptoms. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse an understanding of the teaching?
I will elevate my legs when resting.
I should avoid walking to prevent pain.
I can wear tight clothing to improve circulation.
I will keep my legs hanging down to reduce swelling.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client about the management of pericarditis. Which of the following statements indicates to the nurse an understanding of the teaching?
I will take my medications as prescribed.
I can stop taking my medications when I feel better.
I should avoid all physical activity.
I can eat whatever I want without restrictions.
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has peripheral artery disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Decreased pedal pulses
Normal capillary refill
Warm extremities
Strong dorsalis pedis pulse
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peripheral venous disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of peripheral venous disease?
Edema of the lower extremities
Coldness in the extremities
Pallor of the skin
Weak pulses in the legs
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who has atrial fibrillation. Which of the following blood test results should the nurse identify as a possible cause of atrial fibrillation?
Low potassium level
High sodium level
Normal calcium level
High magnesium level
