ATI RN
Cardiovascular Test Bank Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is admitted with and ST segment myocardial infarction. The patient's wife overhears the physician talking about this and asks you, the nurse, what the physician means by this type of heart attack. The nurse's BEST response would include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because it accurately describes an ST segment myocardial infarction as a rather large heart attack that causes death of the heart muscle through all three layers. This response provides a clear and concise explanation of the severity of the condition. Choice A is incorrect as it focuses on the ECG changes rather than the extent of the heart attack itself. Choice B is incorrect as it inaccurately describes a smaller MI that only affects part of the heart wall. Choice D is incorrect as it states the cardiac markers are not elevated, which is not typically seen in a severe heart attack.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recognizes that fibrinolytic therapy for the treatment of a MI has not been successful when the patient
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Indications that the occluded artery is patent include relief of chest pain, return of ST segment to baseline on the ECG, the presence of reperfusion dysrhythmias, and a marked, rapid rise of the CK enzyme within 3 hours of therapy. If chest pain is unchanged, it is an indication that reperfusion has not occurred.
Question 3 of 5
You are working in the emergency department (ED) when a patient arrives, complaining of substernal and left arm discomfort that has been going on for about 3 hours. All of these baseline laboratory tests are drawn. Which one will be most useful in determining whether you should anticipate implementing the acute coronary syndrome (ACS) standard orders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
You are working in an outpatient clinic where many vascular diagnostic tests are performed. Which of these tasks associated with vascular testing will be most appropriate to delegate to an experienced nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What nursing interventions will eliminate the feeling of being cared for by strangers in a client scheduled for diagnostic procedures of the cardiovascular area?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.