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ATI Med-Surg Quiz N120 Cardio Gallader Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating a client about the action of aspirin during cardiac events. Which of the following statements by the nurse should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation, which helps prevent blood clot formation, especially in the context of cardiac events such as heart attacks.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has cardiac myopathy about ways to prevent episodes of angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the education?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining a BMI less than 25 is important for managing cardiac myopathy and preventing angina episodes. Excess weight can put strain on the heart and exacerbate heart disease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching about the adverse effects of simvastatin to a client who will begin taking the medication daily. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rhabdomyolysis, a severe side effect of statin medications like simvastatin, can cause dark urine due to the presence of myoglobin from muscle breakdown.
Therefore, it is important for the client to report any dark urine to their healthcare provider.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who has a prescription for atenolol 40 mg daily. The nurse knows which of the following findings is a contraindication to the new medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atenolol is a beta-blocker, and its use is contraindicated in clients with bronchial asthma or a history of severe bronchospastic disease due to the risk of exacerbating bronchospasm.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient who was admitted to the emergency room for chest pain. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Completing an electrocardiogram (ECG) is a priority in assessing a patient with chest pain to evaluate for signs of acute myocardial infarction or other cardiac abnormalities.