ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with infectious endocarditis. The nurse is aware that which of the following are potential assessment findings? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Osler nodes, splinter hemorrhages, petechial hemorrhaging, Janeway lesions, and fever with chills are classic signs of endocarditis due to emboli and infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client diagnosed with infective endocarditis with vegetation on the tricuspid valve. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prophylactic antibiotics before dental procedures prevent bacterial endocarditis recurrence by reducing the risk of bloodstream infections.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing blood pressure classifications with a group of nurses at an in-service meeting. Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for the development of hypertension?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea contributes to hypertension through intermittent hypoxia and increased sympathetic activity, elevating blood pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 2 lb gain in 24 hours indicates fluid retention, requiring immediate provider notification.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with infective endocarditis. The nurse is aware that which of the following is the priority assessment finding for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dysp vap indicates potential heart failure or pulmonary embolism, life-threatening complications of endocarditis.