ATI RN
Med-Surg Cardiovascular Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
When assessing your patient, you hear an S3 heart sound. You know this is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An S3 heart sound is often associated with ventricular dilation and can be a sign of CHF.
Question 2 of 5
You assess a patient who has just returned to the recovery area after having a coronary arteriogram. Which of these data is of most concern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An ecchymotic area could indicate hematoma formation or bleeding at the catheter insertion site.
Question 3 of 5
Which postoperative arrhythmia would be most dangerous for the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Multifocal PVCs indicate severe myocardial instability.
Question 4 of 5
Which manifestation is an indication that a patient is having a hypertensive emergency?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neurological deficits signal imminent organ damage.
Question 5 of 5
When assessing the mental status of a client with cardiac disorders, what does confusion indicate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confusion in clients with cardiac disorders often indicates reduced blood flow to the brain (cerebral ischemia).