FINAL PAPER 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ A client with angina is taking nifedipine. what instructions should
the nurse give the client Answer: inspect the gums daily
◉ The nurse is preparing a client who had an MI for discharge being
sent home on simvastatin. what instructions should the nurse
provide Answer: if you miss a dose take it when you remember it
report muscle pain or tenderness to your HCP
continue to follow a diet that is low is saturated fats
◉ The nurse is conducting a focused assessment for a client with left
sided heart failure. Which of the following findings would be of
concern Answer: dyspnea, crackles, oliguria, decreased o2 sats
◉ which findings would indicate that a client with a history of left
sided heart failure is developing pulmonary edema Answer: course
crackles, tachycardia
◉ The nurse is administering furosemide INTRAVENOUSLY to a
client. how soon after administering this drug should the nurse
,expect to see evidence of this drugs desired effects Answer: 5 to 10
minutes
◉ The nurse is teaching the client with heart failure about taking
digoxin. What sign of digoxin toxicity should the nurse include in the
teaching plan Answer: visual disturbances such as seeing yellow
spots
◉ A client is receiving a loop diuretic. which foods should the nurse
recommend the client to eat to prevent potassium loss Answer:
banana, dried fruit, orange juice
◉ The client has understood the teaching when they identify which
as potential complications of heart failure Answer: becoming
increasingly short of breath at rest
weight gain of 2lbs or more in one day
having to sleep sitting upright in a reclining chair
◉ A client with diabetes who has been on maintained metformin has
been scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. The nurse should
verify that the HCP has written which prescription for taking
metformin before the procedure Answer: withhold the metformin
,◉ A client with aortic stenosis has increasing dyspnea and dizziness.
identify the area where the nurse would place the stethoscope to
assess a murmur from aortic stenosis Answer: aortic area
◉ A client is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. The nurse
should perform which preoperational tasks Answer: Verify the client
has stopped taking anticoagulants if instructed by the HCP
check for iodine sensitivity
verify that written consent has been obtained
withhold food and oral fluids before the procedure
◉ A client experiences dizziness 5 minutes after the start of iv
infusion of lidocaine hydrochloride. the nurse should further assess
the client for which symptoms Answer: Tinnitus
◉ Good dental care is an important measure in reducing the risk of
endocarditis. A teaching plan to promote good dental care in a client
with mitral stenosis should include Answer: brush the teeth at least
twice daily, floss the teeth at least once per day, have regular dental
checkups
(do not need prophylactic antibiotics with this)
, ◉ A client is taking clonidine for treatment of hypertension. The
nurse should teach the client about which common adverse effects
of this drug Answer: dry mouth, impotence, sleep disturbance
◉ A client who has diabetes is taking metoprolol for hypertension.
What should the nurse instruct the client to do? Answer: Take the
tablets with food at the same time each day
Avoid crushing or chewing the tablet
Have a blood glucose level drawn every 6 to 12 months during
therapy
Report any fainting spells to the HCP
◉ A client with primary (essential) hypertension is taking
chlorothiazide. the nurse determines that the teaching about this
medication is effective when the client states what Answer: I will
weigh myself at the same time each day
I wont drink alcoholic beverages while on this medication
Ill reduce salt intake in my diet
If I have prolonged exposure to sunlight, Ill use sunscreen
(chlorothiazide is a diuretic)