ATI RN
ATI Cardiovascular Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following clients is most at risk for developing a deep-vein thrombosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. A 40-year-old woman who smokes and uses oral contraceptives is at highest risk due to the combined effects of smoking and oral contraceptives, both of which increase the risk of blood clot formation. Smoking damages blood vessels and increases clotting tendency. Oral contraceptives also increase the risk of clotting due to hormonal changes. These factors can lead to the development of deep-vein thrombosis. Summary: A: 30-year-old postpartum client is at lower risk compared to smoking and oral contraceptive use. B: 63-year-old post-CVA on anticoagulant therapy is already being treated to prevent clots. D: 41-year-old female post-surgery is at lower risk compared to smoking and oral contraceptive use.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has multiple saw-toothed P waves at a rate of 300 beats per minute. This patient's rhythm is most likely
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Atrial flutter. A saw-toothed appearance of P waves at a rate of 300 bpm is characteristic of atrial flutter. In atrial flutter, the atria depolarize at a rapid rate, leading to a typical saw-tooth pattern on ECG. Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia (PAT) typically presents with sudden onset and termination of a regular tachycardia, not saw-toothed P waves. Premature atrial contractions (PACs) are early atrial depolarizations, not sustained at 300 bpm. Atrial fibrillation is characterized by irregularly irregular rhythm with no discernible P waves.
Question 3 of 5
A physical assessment finding that the nurse would expect to be present in the patient with acute left sided heart failure is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
An otherwise healthy 28-year-old woman has just been diagnosed with stage 1 hypertension. The patient is 5'6"tall and weighs 115 pounds. She says she has a glass of wine once or twice a week and eats "fast food"frequently because of her busy schedule. Which topic will you plan on including in the patient teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A diagnosis of ventricular fibrillation is identified for an unresponsive 50-year-old patient who has just arrived in the ED. Which action will you take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.