ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg Cardiovascular Test Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
You are teamed with an LPN/LVN in caring for a group of patients on the cardiac unit. Which action by the LPN/LVN indicates you need to intervene immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-coronary arteriogram, patients need rest to prevent bleeding at the puncture site; assisting them to the bathroom too soon can increase the risk of complications.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is the gold standard laboratory test in identifying heart damage from an acute myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Troponin is highly specific for cardiac injury and is considered the gold standard for diagnosing acute myocardial infarction.
Question 3 of 5
Examination of a patient in a supine position reveals distended jugular veins from the base of the neck to the angle of the jaw. This finding indicates:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Distended jugular veins indicate increased central venous pressure, often due to right-sided heart failure or fluid overload.
Question 4 of 5
Causes of secondary hypertension include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coarctation of the aorta can lead to secondary hypertension.
Question 5 of 5
Which is appropriate for Mr. Brown, discharged after an anterior-wall myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term lifestyle changes support recovery.