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NUR 257 CHRONIC EXAM 2 LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A patient arrives at the emergency department complaining of
severe chest pain that began 30 minutes ago while watching TV.
The pain is unrelieved by rest or nitroglycerin. Which finding
would help the nurse differentiate between angina and a
myocardial infarction (MI)?
A. The pain is accompanied by nausea, diaphoresis, and
shortness of breath
B. The pain is described as sharp and worsens with deep
inspiration
C. The pain lasts less than 5 minutes
D. The pain is relieved by rest - ANSWER-A
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient following
a cardiac catheterization. Which statement made by the patient
indicates a need for further teaching?
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A. "If I notice bleeding or swelling at the insertion site, I should
apply pressure and notify my healthcare provider."
B. "I can take a hot bath when I get home to help me relax."
C. "I should drink plenty of fluids to help flush out the contrast
dye."
D. "I need to keep my leg straight and avoid strenuous activity for
the next few hours." - ANSWER-B
A patient with a history of chronic stable angina reports
experiencing chest pain while walking up the stairs. The pain
subsides after resting for a few minutes. Based on this
information, which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. "This type of chest pain indicates you are having a heart
attack. Take an aspirin and call 911 immediately."
B. Your symptoms suggest a worsening condition, and you should
go to the emergency department immediately."
C. "Since the pain goes away on its own, there is no need to take
any medication."
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D. "This is a typical symptom of chronic stable angina. You should
take nitroglycerin before engaging in activities that cause chest
pain." - ANSWER-D
The nurse is preparing content for a community health fair on risk
factors for heart disease. What should the nurse include as
nonmodifiable risk factors? (Select all that apply)
Alcohol intake
Parent's health history
Weight
Age
Ethnic background - ANSWER-Parent's health history
Age
Ethnic background
In providing care to a patient diagnosed with atherosclerosis, the
nurse correlates the initiation of this disease to which process?
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A. Trapping of low-density lipoproteins
B. Injury to the vessel wall
C. Oxidation
D. Inflammatory process - ANSWER-B
During an assessment, a patient describes experiencing chest
pain with exercise that disappears with rest. The nurse correlates
this finding with which health problem?
A. Variant angina
B. Prinzmetal's angina
C. Unstable angina
D. Stable Angina - ANSWER-D
The nurse is evaluating teaching provided to a patient with
coronary artery disease. Which patient statement indicates that
additional teaching is required?
A. "I will adhere to my smoking cessation plan."
NUR 257 CHRONIC EXAM 2 LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A patient arrives at the emergency department complaining of
severe chest pain that began 30 minutes ago while watching TV.
The pain is unrelieved by rest or nitroglycerin. Which finding
would help the nurse differentiate between angina and a
myocardial infarction (MI)?
A. The pain is accompanied by nausea, diaphoresis, and
shortness of breath
B. The pain is described as sharp and worsens with deep
inspiration
C. The pain lasts less than 5 minutes
D. The pain is relieved by rest - ANSWER-A
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient following
a cardiac catheterization. Which statement made by the patient
indicates a need for further teaching?
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A. "If I notice bleeding or swelling at the insertion site, I should
apply pressure and notify my healthcare provider."
B. "I can take a hot bath when I get home to help me relax."
C. "I should drink plenty of fluids to help flush out the contrast
dye."
D. "I need to keep my leg straight and avoid strenuous activity for
the next few hours." - ANSWER-B
A patient with a history of chronic stable angina reports
experiencing chest pain while walking up the stairs. The pain
subsides after resting for a few minutes. Based on this
information, which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. "This type of chest pain indicates you are having a heart
attack. Take an aspirin and call 911 immediately."
B. Your symptoms suggest a worsening condition, and you should
go to the emergency department immediately."
C. "Since the pain goes away on its own, there is no need to take
any medication."
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D. "This is a typical symptom of chronic stable angina. You should
take nitroglycerin before engaging in activities that cause chest
pain." - ANSWER-D
The nurse is preparing content for a community health fair on risk
factors for heart disease. What should the nurse include as
nonmodifiable risk factors? (Select all that apply)
Alcohol intake
Parent's health history
Weight
Age
Ethnic background - ANSWER-Parent's health history
Age
Ethnic background
In providing care to a patient diagnosed with atherosclerosis, the
nurse correlates the initiation of this disease to which process?
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A. Trapping of low-density lipoproteins
B. Injury to the vessel wall
C. Oxidation
D. Inflammatory process - ANSWER-B
During an assessment, a patient describes experiencing chest
pain with exercise that disappears with rest. The nurse correlates
this finding with which health problem?
A. Variant angina
B. Prinzmetal's angina
C. Unstable angina
D. Stable Angina - ANSWER-D
The nurse is evaluating teaching provided to a patient with
coronary artery disease. Which patient statement indicates that
additional teaching is required?
A. "I will adhere to my smoking cessation plan."
