ATI RN
Cardiovascular Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A toddler requires supplemental oxygen therapy for a cyanotic heart defect. In planning for home care, the nurse would discuss which of the following with the parents?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because promoting mobility while meeting the need for supplemental oxygen is crucial for the toddler's development and overall well-being. Bedrest (A) is not recommended for a toddler unless medically necessary. Discussing symptoms of oxygen toxicity (C) is important but not the priority in this case. Drawing blood for blood gases (D) is a medical procedure that should be performed by healthcare professionals, not parents. Prioritizing mobility and oxygen therapy helps maintain the child's physical health and supports their growth and development.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who may be in the early stages of dehydration. Early manifestations of dehydration include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Sunken eyeballs and poor skin turgor. In the early stages of dehydration, the body loses water and the skin loses elasticity, leading to poor skin turgor. Sunken eyeballs are also a common sign of dehydration due to fluid loss. Thirst or confusion (Choice B) are more common in moderate to severe dehydration. Increased heart rate with hypotension (Choice C) typically occurs in moderate to severe dehydration. Coma or seizures (Choice D) are signs of severe dehydration and would not be seen in the early stages. Therefore, A is the correct choice for early manifestations of dehydration.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse explains to the patient who is to undergo a coronary artery bypass graft that the procedure most often involves
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse prepares a patient for insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter. Preprocedural teaching for this client will include which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
At 10:00 am, a patient receives a new order for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) as soon as possible. Which action will you take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.