PRACTICE 46 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWER
2026
A forceful chest movement at the midclavicular line in the fourth intercostal space
- CORRECT ANSWER A nurse is assessing the anterior chest of a client. Which of
the following findings should the nurse report?
A. The point of maximal impulse (PMI) located at fifth intercostal space
B. Symmetrical chest movement during inhalation and expiration
C. Absent visible pulsations in the area of the point of maximal impulse (PMI)
D. A forceful chest movement at the midclavicular line in the fourth intercostal
space
Discuss the benefits of meditation with the client - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse is
assessing a client who reports an increase in their stress level related to the
demands of their job. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
recommend for the client to reduce their stress?
A. Instruct the client to vary the time they go to sleep each night
B. Have the client check their BP daily
C. Discuss the benefits of meditation with the client
D. Have the client limit their exercise program until the stress has decreased
Capillary refill of 3 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse has completed a
cardiovascular assessment on a client. Which of the following findings should the
nurse report to the provider?
,A. Capillary refill of 3 seconds
B. +2 radial pulse
C. Fingernail with 160 degree curvature
D. Oxygen saturation 98%
5th intercostal space in the left midclavicular area - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse is
auscultating heart sounds. Identify the location where the apical pulse is
auscultated.
A. 1st intercostal left
B. 1st intercostal right
C. 4th intercostal left
D. 5th intercostal left
"I am going to start walking several times a week"
"I plan to join a support group to help me stop smoking"
"I will be sure to have a blood pressure checked at least every year" - CORRECT
ANSWER A nurse is teaching a client about behaviors that promote cardiovascular
health. Which of the following client statements indicate an understanding of the
teaching? (Select all that apply).
"I am going to start walking several times a week"
"I plan to join a support group to help me stop smoking"
"If my HDL cholesterol levels are high, it can hurt my heart"
"I will be sure to have a blood pressure checked at least every year"
, "Eating more low-fiber foods and processed carbohydrates will make my heart
healthier"
-Instruct the client to sit with their legs uncrossed
-encourage the client to avoid tobacco products
-Instruct the client to cleanse the area with mild soap
-Instruct the client to wear shoes when ambulating - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse is
caring for a client who has a peripheral venous ulcer. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
- Instruct the client to apply warm heat for pain
-Instruct the client to sit with their legs uncrossed
-encourage the client to avoid tobacco products
-Instruct the client to cleanse the area with mild soap
-Instruct the client to wear shoes when ambulating
-Auscultate the apical pulse
- Ask the client if they experience shortness of breath
-Check the color of the client's skin
- Inspect the extremities for the presence of edema - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse is
preparing to conduct a cardiovascular assessment on a client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select all that apply.)
-Auscultate the apical pulse
- Ask the client if they experience shortness of breath