ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral vascular disease (PVD). The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stockings with tight elastic tops can restrict blood flow, worsening symptoms in PVD. The client's statement indicates a misunderstanding, as these should be avoided.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has atrial fibrillation. When documenting the quality of the client's pulse, which of the following terms should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation causes an irregular pulse due to uncoordinated atrial contractions, making 'irregular' the appropriate term to describe the pulse quality.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse at a provider's office receives a telephone call from a client who reports nausea and has unrelieved chest pain after taking a nitroglycerin tablet 5 min ago. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Persistent chest pain unrelieved by nitroglycerin may indicate a myocardial infarction, requiring immediate emergency intervention by calling 911.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has mitral valve stenosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mitral valve stenosis causes turbulent blood flow through the narrowed valve, resulting in a characteristic heart murmur audible on auscultation.