ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking digoxin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the client is experiencing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yellow vision (xanthopsia) is a classic sign of digoxin toxicity, requiring immediate reporting due to the risk of serious complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with peripheral artery disease who has an arterial ulcer. Which of the following best describes the mechanism for developing the clinical problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Peripheral artery disease reduces blood flow, leading to poor oxygenation and slow healing of arterial ulcers, which is the primary mechanism for their development.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has had a significant myocardial infarction receives a referral to the cardiac rehabilitation unit. During his first visit to the unit, he tells the nurse that he doesn't understand why he needs to be there because there is nothing more to do as the damage is done. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This response educates the client about the purpose of cardiac rehabilitation, emphasizing its role in safe recovery and improved quality of life, addressing the client's concerns effectively.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has been newly diagnosed with a heart murmur. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A heart murmur is caused by turbulent blood flow, often through a damaged or abnormal valve, which is the accurate explanation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 20 mEq. The amount available is potassium chloride liquid 40 mEq/15 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 7.5
Rationale:
To calculate: (20 mEq / 40 mEq) × 15 mL = 7.5 mL, which is the correct dose to administer.