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ATI Cardiovascular Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is admitted in acute distress with unrelieved back pain that radiates to his groin. This patient has a history of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). What additional signs and symptoms might the patient state?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Bruit to left of the midline in the abdominal area. This is indicative of a possible ruptured AAA, as a bruit in the abdominal area can suggest turbulent blood flow due to an aneurysm. The other choices are incorrect because: A) Midsternal chest pressure relieved with nitroglycerin paste is more indicative of cardiac issues; C) Extreme headache is not typically associated with AAA; D) Numbness and tingling in the hands and arms are more suggestive of neurological issues rather than AAA. In summary, the presence of a bruit in the abdominal area is a key sign that should raise suspicion for a ruptured AAA in this patient.
Question 2 of 5
A physical assessment finding that the nurse would expect to be present in the patient with acute left sided heart failure is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
An otherwise healthy 28-year-old woman has just been diagnosed with stage 1 hypertension. The patient is 5'6"tall and weighs 115 pounds. She says she has a glass of wine once or twice a week and eats "fast food"frequently because of her busy schedule. Which topic will you plan on including in the patient teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A diagnosis of ventricular fibrillation is identified for an unresponsive 50-year-old patient who has just arrived in the ED. Which action will you take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Why are repeated explanations and reassurances throughout all phases of the nursing process indicated when dealing with older clients?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.