Heart Failure & Vascular Disease Exam-1

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Q1: When caring for a client showing symptoms of coronary artery disease, what action should be the nurse’s first priority?

A. Decrease anxiety.

B. Enhance myocardial oxygenation.

C. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin.

D. Educate the client about his symptoms.

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Q2: Which option represents a standard part of the medical management of coronary artery disease?

A. Cardiac catheterization

B. Coronary artery bypass surgery

C. Oral medication therapy

D. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

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Q3: What is the most frequent symptom experienced by clients during a myocardial infarction?

A. Chest pain

B. Dyspnea

C. Edema

D. Palpitations

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Q4: Chest pain described as "knifelike" and worsening with inspiration most likely originates from which system?

A. Cardiac

B. Gastrointestinal

C. Musculoskeletal

D. Pulmonary

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Q5: Which laboratory value is the most specific indicator of heart muscle damage?

A. Lactate dehydrogenase

B. Complete blood count (CBC)

C. Troponin I

D. Creatine kinase (CK)

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Total Questions: 25 practice questions

Category: NCLEX PN

Subcategory: Standalone Questions-NCLEX-PN

Domain: Cardiovascular Disorders NCLEX-PN

Last Updated: Dec 09, 2025

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