Examination of a patient in a supine position reveals distended jugular veins from the base of the neck to the angle of the jaw. This finding indicates:

Nurselytic

Home

ATI RN

ATI RN

ATI RN Test Bank

ATI Med-Surg Cardiovascular Test Bank Questions

Question 1 of 5

Examination of a patient in a supine position reveals distended jugular veins from the base of the neck to the angle of the jaw. This finding indicates:

A. decreased venous return. B. increased central venous pressure. C. increased pulmonary artery capillary pressure. D. left-sided heart failure.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Based on these findings, which patient has the highest cardiac risk?

A. The man, because his HDL is lower B. The woman, because her HDL is higher C. The woman, because her cholesterol is higher D. The man, because his cholesterol-to-HDL ratio is higher

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

What does the nursing responsibility in the management of the patient with hypertensive urgency often include?

A. Monitoring hourly urine output for drug effectiveness B. Titration of IV drug dosages based on BP measurements every 2 to 3 minutes C. Providing continuous electrocardiographic (ECG) monitoring to detect side effects of the drugs D. Instructing the patient to follow up with a health care professional within 24 hours after outpatient treatment

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Why must unstable angina be identified and rapidly treated?

A. The pain may be severe and disabling B. ECG changes and dysrhythmias may occur during an attack C. Atherosclerotic plaque deterioration may cause complete thrombus of the vessel lumen D. Spasm of a major coronary artery may cause total occlusion of the vessel with progression to MI

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

What is the rationale for using docusate sodium (Colace) for a patient after an MI?

A. Controls ventricular dysrhythmias B. Relieves anxiety and cardiac workload C. Minimizes bradycardia from vagal stimulation D. Prevents the binding of fibrinogen to platelets

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Access More Questions!

ATI RN Basic

$89/ 30 days

ATI RN Premium

$150/ 90 days

Similar Questions