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Kuwait MOH Cardiovascular Nursing Practice Questions
Cardiovascular questions focus on recognising deterioration and acting quickly: chest pain, heart failure, dangerous rhythms and anticoagulation safety. Below are 5 free sample questions for the Kuwait MOH nursing exam, each with the answer and a rationale.
What this topic covers
- Acute coronary syndrome and MI priorities
- Left vs right heart failure
- Rhythm recognition (AF, VT, VF, asystole)
- DVT, PE and anticoagulation
- Hypertension and antihypertensives
- Cardiac catheterisation care
The full bank has 110 cardiovascular nursing questions, part of 1,500 questions across 16 nursing topics.
Free Kuwait MOH cardiovascular nursing questions
1. During adult cardiac arrest, what is the standard dose and frequency of intravenous epinephrine?
- A. 1 mg every 3–5 minutes
- B. 5 mg once only
- C. 1 mg every 15 minutes
- D. 0.1 mg every 10 minutes
Show answer and rationale
AHA 2020 guidelines recommend epinephrine 1 mg IV/IO every 3–5 minutes during cardiac arrest.
Reference: AHA ACLS 2020 – adult cardiac arrest algorithm
2. Which description matches atrial fibrillation on the cardiac monitor?
- A. Regular rhythm with a P wave before every QRS
- B. A flat line with no electrical activity
- C. Irregularly irregular rhythm with no clear P waves
- D. Wide, regular QRS complexes at 180 beats/min
Show answer and rationale
Atrial fibrillation shows chaotic atrial activity (fibrillatory waves instead of P waves) and an irregularly irregular ventricular response.
Reference: Lewis Medical-Surgical Nursing – dysrhythmias
3. A patient is started on atorvastatin after a myocardial infarction. Which symptom should the patient be taught to report promptly?
- A. Mild flushing after meals
- B. A slight increase in appetite
- C. Occasional dry skin
- D. Unexplained muscle pain or weakness
Show answer and rationale
Statins can cause myopathy and, rarely, rhabdomyolysis, so unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness must be reported.
Reference: Standard nursing pharmacology – statins
4. A patient with heart failure takes bisoprolol and asks if they can stop it because they feel tired. What should the nurse explain?
- A. It should be stopped for one week and then restarted
- B. Tiredness means the drug is not working and should be stopped
- C. It can be stopped at any time because it is only for blood pressure
- D. Stopping it suddenly can cause rebound fast heart rate, angina or dysrhythmias
Show answer and rationale
Beta-blockers must not be stopped abruptly because rebound tachycardia, hypertension, angina or dysrhythmias can occur. Any change should be discussed with the prescriber and done gradually.
Reference: Standard nursing pharmacology – beta-blockers
5. Which meal choice shows that a patient with heart failure understands a low-sodium diet?
- A. Instant noodles with the flavour sachet
- B. Pickled vegetables with processed cheese
- C. Grilled fresh chicken with rice and steamed vegetables
- D. Canned soup with crackers
Show answer and rationale
Fresh, unprocessed foods are low in sodium. Canned soups, pickles, processed cheese and instant noodle seasoning are very high in sodium and promote fluid retention.
Reference: Lewis Medical-Surgical Nursing – heart failure
Study tip
For chest pain scenarios, think ABCs and time: what must happen in the first few minutes, and what can wait.
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