ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has cardiomyopathy about side effects of beta blockers. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the teaching?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Beta blockers can cause mood swings, dizziness (affecting driving), and decreased libido, indicating the client understands these potential side effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Left-sided heart failure causes fluid to back up into the lungs, leading to orthopnea, or shortness of breath when lying down, due to pulmonary congestion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has a chronic illness about the DASH diet. Which of the following meals best fits the DASH diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The DASH diet emphasizes low saturated fats, high fiber, and balanced nutrition. The turkey sandwich meal is low in saturated fats, high in fiber, and aligns with DASH principles.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory data from a client who has pulmonary embolism and is receiving IV heparin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low platelet count (74,000/mm³) may indicate heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, a serious complication of heparin therapy that requires immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client in the emergency department and reports severe radiating chest pain and shortness of breath. The client appears restless, frightened, and slightly cyanotic. The provider prescribes oxygen by nasal cannula at 4 L/min stat, cardiac enzyme levels, IV fluids, and a 12-lead ECG. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Initiating oxygen therapy is the priority to address hypoxia, indicated by cyanosis and dyspnea, to prevent further ischemic damage to the heart.