ATI RN
Cardiovascular System Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client on a beta blocker has a blood pressure of 88/58 mm Hg. What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Hold the beta blocker and notify the healthcare provider. A blood pressure of 88/58 mm Hg is considered hypotension, which can be a serious side effect of beta blockers. By holding the medication and notifying the healthcare provider, the nurse ensures prompt assessment and appropriate intervention. Administering the beta blocker (B) could further lower the blood pressure. Increasing the dose (C) would exacerbate the hypotension. Continuing to monitor and reassess (D) is not sufficient as immediate action is required due to the low blood pressure reading.
Question 2 of 5
You are working with an experienced nursing assistant and LPN/LVN in caring for a group of patients. You have developed a nursing diagnosis of Activity Intolerance related to fatigue and chest pain for a patient who had an acute myocardial infarction 3 days ago. Which of these nursing activities included in the care plan is best delegated to the LPN/LVN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The echocardiogram indicates a large thrombus in the left atrium of a patient admitted with heart failure. During the night, the patient complains of severe, sudden onset left foot pain. You note that no pulse is palpable in the left foot and that it is cold and pale. Which action should you take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is the result of central nervous system manifestations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following conditions is identified by a P wave notch in the ECG of a client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.