ATI RN
Cardiovascular System Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is being taught how to care for his pacemaker site by the critical care nurse. Which of the following indicates that this patient understands safe care of the device?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it demonstrates the patient's understanding of the importance of avoiding electromagnetic interference, which can disrupt the functioning of the pacemaker. Handling the pacemaker leads at the same time as the toaster can generate electromagnetic interference. Option B is incorrect because obtaining a medic alert tag is important for emergency identification but does not directly relate to pacemaker care. Option C is incorrect as the patient should always be vigilant about infection risks regardless of where the pacemaker was implanted. Option D is incorrect as modern pacemakers are designed to withstand low levels of microwave radiation and being around a home microwave is generally safe.
Question 2 of 5
You are monitoring a 53-year-old patient who is having a stress test using a treadmill. Which of these patient symptoms will require the most immediate action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
While working on the cardiac step-down unit, you are precepting a new graduate RN who has been in a 6-week orientation program. Which of these patients will be best to assign to the new graduate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Why does the nurse assess for allergy to seafood during the initial assessment of a client with a disorder of the cardiovascular system?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an early indication of mitral valve stenosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.