ATI RN
Cardiovascular Test Bank Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following pacemakers is usually used in an emergency and attached by the critical care nurse to the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Transcutaneous pacer. In an emergency, a transcutaneous pacer is used because it can be quickly attached externally to the patient's chest, providing immediate pacing support. This type of pacer delivers electrical impulses through the skin to stimulate the heart, making it an effective temporary solution. Summary: B: Epicardial pacer is surgically placed on the heart's surface and is not typically used in emergency situations. C: Transvenous pacer is inserted through a vein and requires more time for placement, making it less suitable for emergencies. D: Permanent pacer is surgically implanted for long-term use and is not used in emergency situations.
Question 2 of 5
You are working in the emergency department (ED) when a patient arrives, complaining of substernal and left arm discomfort that has been going on for about 3 hours. All of these baseline laboratory tests are drawn. Which one will be most useful in determining whether you should anticipate implementing the acute coronary syndrome (ACS) standard orders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
You are working in an outpatient clinic where many vascular diagnostic tests are performed. Which of these tasks associated with vascular testing will be most appropriate to delegate to an experienced nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
What nursing interventions will eliminate the feeling of being cared for by strangers in a client scheduled for diagnostic procedures of the cardiovascular area?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What is the rationale for a nurse asking a client to move frequently instead of staying in one position for too long?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.