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ATI RN NSG 232 Exam Med Surg Questions
Question 1 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: A
Rationale: This response emphasizes the importance of cardiac rehab for safe recovery and activity resumption.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting sodium intake is crucial for managing congestive heart failure, indicating effective teaching.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who takes furosemide 20mg daily at home and is receiving 40mg of furosemide IV daily in the hospital. The nurse is aware that this patient is at risk for what electrolyte imbalance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypokalemia is a decreased level of potassium in the blood and is a major adverse effect of furosemide use due to increased potassium excretion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intravenous heparin therapy for deep vein thrombosis. The nurse evaluates for side effects of this drug by observing for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Petechiae indicate potential bleeding or thrombocytopenia, a side effect of heparin therapy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with sudden onset of chest pain, the nurse completes the electrocardiogram (ECG). The nurse understands that this client is having what type of acute coronary syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ECG shows ST-segment elevation, which is characteristic of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).