HEART FAILURE NCLEX LATEST EXAM
2024/2025 WITH ACTUAL QUWSTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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A nurse is administering a dopamine infusion at a moderate dose to a
client who has severe HF. Which of the following is an expected
effect?
1. Lowered heart rate
2. Increased myocardial contractility
3. Decreased conduction through the AV node
D. Vasoconstriction of the renal blood vessels - Ans>2. Increased
myocardial contractility -- thus increasing CO
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription
for digoxin (Lanoxin) Which of the following may indicate dig toxicity
& should be reported to the provider?
1. Fatigue
2. constipation
3. Anorexia
4. Rash
, 5. Diplopia - Ans>1. Fatigue
Not constipation but -- nausea, vomiting & diarrhea
3. Anorexia b/c GI disturbances
5. Diplopia -- visual changes , halo, yellow-tinged vision.
A nurse is monitoring the digoxin level for a client who has been
taking a daily dose of digoxin for 1 month. the digoxin level is 0.25
ng/mL. The nurse should notify the provider and anticipate which of
the following:
1. An increase in the client's digoxin dose.
2. A decrease in the client's digoxin dose.
3. No change in the client's digoxin dose.
4. Dicontinuation of the client's digoxin dose. - Ans>1. An increase in the
client's digoxin dose
A client with congestive heart failure, CHF, is prescribed digoxin
(Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). Nursing interventions will include:
(Select all that apply.)
Encourage intake of water and fruit juices.
Restrict intake of green, leafy vegetables.
Checking apical pulse before administering medication.
Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
Monitor serum electrolytes. - Ans>Checking apical pulse before
administering medication.
2024/2025 WITH ACTUAL QUWSTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
GRADED A+/100% PASS GUARANTEED!
A nurse is administering a dopamine infusion at a moderate dose to a
client who has severe HF. Which of the following is an expected
effect?
1. Lowered heart rate
2. Increased myocardial contractility
3. Decreased conduction through the AV node
D. Vasoconstriction of the renal blood vessels - Ans>2. Increased
myocardial contractility -- thus increasing CO
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription
for digoxin (Lanoxin) Which of the following may indicate dig toxicity
& should be reported to the provider?
1. Fatigue
2. constipation
3. Anorexia
4. Rash
, 5. Diplopia - Ans>1. Fatigue
Not constipation but -- nausea, vomiting & diarrhea
3. Anorexia b/c GI disturbances
5. Diplopia -- visual changes , halo, yellow-tinged vision.
A nurse is monitoring the digoxin level for a client who has been
taking a daily dose of digoxin for 1 month. the digoxin level is 0.25
ng/mL. The nurse should notify the provider and anticipate which of
the following:
1. An increase in the client's digoxin dose.
2. A decrease in the client's digoxin dose.
3. No change in the client's digoxin dose.
4. Dicontinuation of the client's digoxin dose. - Ans>1. An increase in the
client's digoxin dose
A client with congestive heart failure, CHF, is prescribed digoxin
(Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). Nursing interventions will include:
(Select all that apply.)
Encourage intake of water and fruit juices.
Restrict intake of green, leafy vegetables.
Checking apical pulse before administering medication.
Monitor hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
Monitor serum electrolytes. - Ans>Checking apical pulse before
administering medication.
