CARDIAC NCLEX EXAMINATION STUDY
SHEET 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉A nurse understands that which of the following is a correct
guideline for adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a health
care provider? Answer: Each rescue breath should be given over 1
second and should produce a visible chest rise.
◉A nurse carries out a standard prescription for a stat
electrocardiogram (ECG) on a client who has an episode of chest
pain. The nurse should take which action next? Answer: Give
sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) per the health care provider's
prescriptions.
◉In order to assess the dorsalis pedis pulse of a client diagnosed
with arterial vascular disease, the nurse palpates which anatomical
location? Refer to figure Answer: Top of the foot
◉A nurse is beginning to ambulate a client with activity intolerance
caused by bacterial endocarditis. The nurse determines that the
client is best tolerating ambulation if which parameter is noted?
, Answer: Blood pressure that increases from 114/82 to 118/86 mm
Hg
◉A client who has undergone femoropopliteal bypass grafting says
to the nurse, "I hope I don't have any more problems that could
make me lose my leg. I'm so afraid that I'll have gone through this for
nothing." The appropriate nursing response is which of the
following? Answer: "You are concerned about losing your leg?"
◉A client in a long-term care facility who has a history of angina
pectoris wants to go for a short walk outside with a family member.
It is a sunny but chilly December day. The nurse should do which of
the following to care for this client in a holistic manner? Answer:
Instruct the family member to dress the client warmly before going
outside.
◉A client diagnosed with thrombophlebitis 1 day ago suddenly
complains of chest pain and shortness of breath, and the client is
visibly anxious. The nurse understands that a life-threatening
complication of this condition is: Answer: Pulmonary Embolism
◉A male client who experienced a myocardial infarction (MI) tells
the nurse that he is fearful about not being able to return to a
normal life. Which action by the nurse is therapeutic at this time?
Answer: Explore the specific concerns with the client.
SHEET 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉A nurse understands that which of the following is a correct
guideline for adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a health
care provider? Answer: Each rescue breath should be given over 1
second and should produce a visible chest rise.
◉A nurse carries out a standard prescription for a stat
electrocardiogram (ECG) on a client who has an episode of chest
pain. The nurse should take which action next? Answer: Give
sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) per the health care provider's
prescriptions.
◉In order to assess the dorsalis pedis pulse of a client diagnosed
with arterial vascular disease, the nurse palpates which anatomical
location? Refer to figure Answer: Top of the foot
◉A nurse is beginning to ambulate a client with activity intolerance
caused by bacterial endocarditis. The nurse determines that the
client is best tolerating ambulation if which parameter is noted?
, Answer: Blood pressure that increases from 114/82 to 118/86 mm
Hg
◉A client who has undergone femoropopliteal bypass grafting says
to the nurse, "I hope I don't have any more problems that could
make me lose my leg. I'm so afraid that I'll have gone through this for
nothing." The appropriate nursing response is which of the
following? Answer: "You are concerned about losing your leg?"
◉A client in a long-term care facility who has a history of angina
pectoris wants to go for a short walk outside with a family member.
It is a sunny but chilly December day. The nurse should do which of
the following to care for this client in a holistic manner? Answer:
Instruct the family member to dress the client warmly before going
outside.
◉A client diagnosed with thrombophlebitis 1 day ago suddenly
complains of chest pain and shortness of breath, and the client is
visibly anxious. The nurse understands that a life-threatening
complication of this condition is: Answer: Pulmonary Embolism
◉A male client who experienced a myocardial infarction (MI) tells
the nurse that he is fearful about not being able to return to a
normal life. Which action by the nurse is therapeutic at this time?
Answer: Explore the specific concerns with the client.
