ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care center is assessing a client who reports a sudden onset of irregular palpitations, fatigue, and dizziness. The nurse finds a rapid and irregular heart rate with a significant pulse deficit. Which of the following dysrhythmias should the nurse expect to find on the ECG?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation is characterized by an irregular rhythm, absence of P waves, and a pulse deficit due to ineffective atrial contractions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The nurse is preparing medications for the client and recognizes that which medication will dilate the client's coronary blood vessels?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitroglycerine is a vasodilator, improving coronary blood flow and reducing myocardial oxygen demand.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client post-transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). During the first cardiac rehabilitation session, the client tells the nurse, 'I do not need to be here. I am feeling so much better, I can do this at home.' Which of the following is the appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac rehab ensures safe recovery and monitors progress for an active lifestyle.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client post-cardiac catheterization with a right radial artery puncture site. The nurse performs which priority assessment on arrival to the unit?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the TR band ensures hemostasis and monitors for bleeding or distal circulation issues.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about evaluating cardiac rhythms. Which of the following best explains calculation of the heart rate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Counting QRS complexes in a 6-second strip and multiplying by 10 estimates heart rate.