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ATI Nur120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client due for their dose of carvedilol (Coreg). The nurse completes vital signs prior to administration of the medication. Which vital sign would be an indication to hold the dose scheduled and notify the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
A) BP 102/76: Low but not critical unless symptomati
B) Temp 100.3 F: Not related to carvedilol.
C) RR 10: Concerning but not primary reason to hol
D) HR 49: Correct, bradycardia warrants holding beta-blocker.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning to teach a client with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) about measures to limit disease progression. Which interventions would the nurse include for this client? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,D,F
Rationale:
A) Smoking cessation: Correct, critical for PA
B) Compression stockings: Incorrect, may impair arterial flow.
C) Heating pad: Unsafe, risks burns.
D) Exercise: Correct, improves circulation. E) Hot water soak: Unsafe, risks injury. F) Decrease saturated fats: Correct, improves cardiovascular health.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in a cardiac unit. Using the five criteria for ECG analysis information, the nurse interprets the client's ECG as which of the following rhythm interpretations? Heart Rate: 59 bpm, Rhythm: Regular, Presence of P waves: One P wave for every QRS complex, PR interval: 0.20 seconds, QRS complex duration: 0.10 seconds
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
A) Ventricular tachycardia: Incorrect, requires >100 bpm.
B) Sinus tachycardia: Incorrect, requires >100 bpm.
C) Sinus bradycardia: Correct, <60 bpm with normal P waves and intervals.
D) Normal sinus rhythm: Incorrect, requires 60-100 bpm.
Question 4 of 5
Calculate the heart rate based on this rhythm strip.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Six-second method: ~6 QRS complexes in 6 seconds × 10 = 60 bpm.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The client reports leg pain and cramping after walking a few blocks, which is relieved when the client stops and rests. The nurse documents that the client is experiencing which clinical manifestation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
A) Intermittent claudication: Correct, classic PAD symptom, pain with activity relieved by rest.
B) Neuropathy: Presents with tingling/numbness, not activity-related pain.
C) Deep vein thrombosis: Causes swelling/tenderness, not relieved by rest.
D) Venous insufficiency: Involves swelling/skin changes, not activity-related pain.