Cardiac Vascular Nursing Exam Patient Education & Health Promotion

Question 1

A cardiac vascular nurse is teaching a patient newly diagnosed with hypertension about dietary modifications. Which recommendation is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Limit sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day

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Increase potassium intake by eating red meat daily

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Avoid all carbohydrates to reduce blood pressure

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Restrict fluid intake to 500 mL per day

Question 2

When educating a patient about warfarin therapy, which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

Accepted Answer

I can eat unlimited amounts of spinach and kale

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I will take my dose at the same time each day

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I will report any unusual bruising or bleeding

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I will keep all my scheduled INR appointments

Question 3

A patient with peripheral artery disease (PAD) asks how to prevent progression. Which lifestyle modification should the nurse PRIORITIZE?

Accepted Answer

Smoking cessation

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Starting a low-impact swimming program

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Reducing alcohol consumption

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Maintaining a food diary

Question 4

The nurse is teaching a post-myocardial infarction patient about resuming sexual activity. Which guideline is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

Most patients can resume sexual activity when they can climb two flights of stairs without symptoms

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Sexual activity should be avoided for at least 6 months

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Sexual activity is safe immediately after hospital discharge

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Patients must complete a full cardiac rehabilitation program before resuming sexual activity

Question 5

A patient with heart failure is being educated about daily self-monitoring. Which instruction is MOST important for early detection of fluid retention?

Accepted Answer

Weigh yourself every morning before eating

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Measure blood pressure twice daily

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Check ankle circumference weekly

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Record urine output for 24 hours every week

Question 6

Which statement BEST describes the teach-back method when educating cardiac patients?

Accepted Answer

The patient is asked to explain information back in their own words

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The nurse demonstrates a skill and the patient watches

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Written materials are provided and the patient signs a form

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The nurse repeats the same information multiple times

Question 7

A patient with a newly implanted pacemaker needs discharge education. Which activity restriction should the nurse include?

Accepted Answer

Refrain from lifting the arm on the implant side above the shoulder for 4–6 weeks

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Avoid all air travel for 6 months

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Do not use a microwave oven within 10 feet

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Avoid driving a car for 12 months