ATI RN
ATI RN Custom 2023 Med-Surg Cardiovascular Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a complaint of dehydration has been admitted into the medical floor. Sodium chloride 1000 ml IV to infuse over 12 hrs has been ordered by the admitting Physician. How many ml/hr should you administer? (Round to the nearest whole number) ml/hr
Correct Answer: 83
Rationale:
To calculate the infusion rate: 1000 ml รท 12 hrs = 83.33 ml/hr, rounded to 83 ml/hr.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with a new atrial fibrillation diagnosis on worsening signs and symptoms. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Slurred speech could indicate a stroke, a potential complication of atrial fibrillation due to thromboembolism from atrial stasis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is educating a patient with a newly placed pacemaker about a variety of complementary and alternative therapies. What type of therapy is contraindicated in patients with pacemakers?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Magnetic therapy can interfere with pacemaker function due to electromagnetic fields, making it contraindicated.
Question 4 of 5
A client has with Angina has been ordered to take sublingual NTG tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sublingual nitroglycerin (NTG) should be placed under the tongue while sitting or lying to enhance absorption and reduce risk of dizziness from vasodilation, taken at the onset of chest pain.
Question 5 of 5
A client with Sinus tachycardia has been admitted into the telemetry unit. The nurse identifies the following as possible causes of sinus tachycardia. Select all that apply
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Fever, albuterol (a beta-agonist), and dehydration can increase heart rate, causing sinus tachycardia, while lisinopril and sleeping typically do not.