ATI RN
Physical Exam Cardiovascular System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering a beta blocker to a client with a heart rate of 50 bpm. What is the priority action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because a heart rate of 50 bpm is below the normal range, and beta blockers further decrease heart rate. Holding the medication and notifying the healthcare provider is crucial to prevent potential bradycardia and adverse effects. Administering the beta blocker (choice B) can further reduce the heart rate. Decreasing the dose (choice C) may not be enough to address the issue. Monitoring the heart rate (choice D) is important but not sufficient to address the potential harm caused by administering the beta blocker.
Question 2 of 5
The diagnostic test that is most useful in differentiating the dyspnea related to pulmonary effects of heart failure from the dyspnea of pulmonary disease is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
You make a home visit to evaluate a hypertensive patient who has been taking enalapril (Vasotec) for 3 weeks. Which information indicates that you need to contact the physician about a change in the drug therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Two weeks ago, a 63-year-old patient with heart failure received a new prescription for carvedilol (Coreg) 3.125 mg orally. Upon evaluation in the outpatient clinic you find these symptoms. Which is of most concern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following heart chambers has the highest pressure in order to pump oxygenated blood to the tissues?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.