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Cardiovascular questions for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state nursing officer exams, split into 64 topics. Open a topic to read sample questions with answers, or start free practice. Every question comes with a simple-English explanation.
General 639Heart Failure 211Nursing Care In Specialized Settings 206Hypertension 193Myocardial Infarction 191Peripheral Vascular Disease 104Nitroglycerin 86Cardiac Catheterization 73Coronary Artery Disease 68Atrial Fibrillation 67Aneurysm 66Digoxin 65Deep Vein Thrombosis 62Rheumatic Fever 57Angina 54Pacemaker 39Ventricular Fibrillation 36Cardiomyopathy 31Stroke 31Thrombophlebitis 31Assessment And Management Of Patients With Vascular 30Ventricular Tachycardia 27Peripheral Vascular Disorders 26The Nursing Care Of Adults With Medical-Surgical Disorders 26Endocarditis 25Management Of Patients With Coronary Vascular Disorders 21Assessment Of Cardiovascular Function 20Shock 19Management Of Patients With Complications From Heart 18Physiological Integrity 17Pericarditis 16Peripheral Vascular Management 16Cardiovascular Disorders 15Cardiovascular Management 14Cardiac Disorders 13Medication Administration 13Overview Of Transcultural Nursing 13The Client With A Sex Or Growth Hormone 13Individual And Family Homeostasis, Stress, And Adaptation 12The Client With Cardiac Health Problems 12The Client With A Congenital Heart Defect 11End-Of-Life Issues 10Pulmonary Embolism 10Anticoagulant Therapy 9Overview Of Genetics And Genomics In Nursing 9Antibiotic Therapy 8Charge Nurse 8Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8The Client With Acute Coronary Syndromes 8The Client With Vascular Disease 8Amputation 7Breast Cancer 7Chronic Illness And Disability 7Congenital Heart Defect 7End-Of-Life Care 7Health Education And Promotion 7Principles And Practices Of Rehabilitation 7Cardiac Arrest 6Cardiovascular Disorders Of The Adult Client 6Chest Tube 6Pneumonia 6The Client With Raynaud'S Phenomenon 6The Client With Valvular 6The Client With Valvular Heart Disease 6
Sample Cardiovascular questions
Q1. Which group is vulnerable to measles infection during an outbreak?
Only people with blue eyes
Only adults above eighty
Only people with hypertension
People lacking measles immunity
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Answer: D. People lacking measles immunity
Any nonimmune person can acquire measles. (Source: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/measles)
Q2. The patient is prescribed Fosamax, a bisphosphonate. Which information should the nurse teach?
Use sunscreen to prevent sensitivity to sunlight
Take this medication with a full glass of water
This medication increases calcium to the patient recovering from a repair of the hallux valgus? 1. A new graduate nurse. 2. An experienced nurse. 3. A nurse practitioner
Take with breakfast to prevent gastrointestinal upset
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Answer: B. Take this medication with a full glass of water
A. The patient needs to take this medication with a full glass of water and remain upright for at least 30 minutes to reduce the risk of esophagitis. B. This medication should be taken before breakfast on an empty stomach. C. This medication does not cause photosensitivity. D. This medication decreases calcium reabsorption by decreasing the activity of osteoclasts.
Q3. The nurse is preparing a patient to be discharged after a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which statements by the patient shows an appropriate understanding of the nurse's teaching?
"I will call my doctor if I gain more than 2 pounds in a day."
"I will take my angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor as needed for shortness of breath."
"I will do weekly finger-stick monitoring of my sodium levels."
"I will not take my diuretic pill on weekends when I am traveling, to avoid incontinence."
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Answer: A. "I will call my doctor if I gain more than 2 pounds in a day."
While finger-stick glucose levels are done by patients to monitor their diabetes, sodium fingerstick levels are not done. ACE inhibitors need to be taken daily, as prescribed (not p.r.n.). Diuretic pills may be delayed a few hours before a big event, but not skipped or the patient may end up with a heart failure exacerbation. A patient who calls about a sudden weight gain may receive instructions from the doctor to come in to be evaluated or may be instructed to take an extra diuretic pill at home.
Q4. A major cause of health-related problems is the increase in the incidence of chronic conditions. This is the case not only in developed countries like the United States but also in developing countries. Which factor has contributed to the increased incidence of chronic diseases in developing countries?
Developing countries lack the health infrastructure to manage illness
Developing countries are simultaneously coping with emerging infectious diseases
Developing countries are experiencing an increase in average life span
Increasing amounts of health research are taking place in developing countries
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Answer: B. Developing countries are simultaneously coping with emerging infectious diseases
Test Bank - Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e (Hinkle 2017) 174 Feedback: Chronic conditions have become the major cause of health-related problems in developed countries as well as in the developing countries, which are also trying to cope with new and emerging infectious diseases. There is indeed a lack of health infrastructure in many countries, but this is not cited as the cause of the increased incidence of chronic diseases. In many countries, increased life span and health research are not occurring.
Q5. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient who experienced an anterior septal myocardial infarction. What comment by the patient shows to the nurse that there is a need for further teaching?
"I want to stay as pain-free as possible."
"I am not good at remembering to take medications."
"I should not have any problems in reducing my salt intake."
"I wrote down my medication information for future
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Answer: B. "I am not good at remembering to take medications."
Not adhering to the treatment regimen may interfere with effective resolution of the MI, and further intervention is necessary. 1, 3, 4 This statement is an appropriate response related to teaching concerning self-care after an MI.
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Is Cardiovascular asked in NORCET and other nursing officer exams?
Nursing exams test the core nursing subjects, so this subject is useful for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state exams. Check your exam's official syllabus for exact weightage.
