ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care center is assessing a client who reports a sudden onset of irregular palpitations, fatigue, and dizziness. The nurse finds a rapid and irregular heart rate with a significant pulse deficit. Which of the following dysrhythmias should the nurse expect to find on the ECG?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation is characterized by an irregular rhythm, absence of P waves, and a pulse deficit due to ineffective atrial contractions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who takes furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg daily at home and is receiving 40 mg of furosemide (Lasix) IV daily in the hospital. The nurse is aware that this patient is at risk for which electrolyte imbalance?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, increases potassium excretion, leading to a risk of hypokalemia, which can cause muscle weakness and arrhythmias.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation about preventing deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for this disorder? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Bedrest, post-operative status, and oral contraceptives increase DVT risk due to venous stasis, surgical trauma, and hypercoagulability.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a family history of hypertension. The nurse should inform the client that their blood pressure readings of 124/84 mm Hg and 128/88 mm Hg place them in which of the following categories?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diastolic readings of 84-88 mm Hg fall into Stage 1 hypertension (systolic 130-139 or diastolic 80-89).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an echocardiogram the following day. Which of the following information should the nurse include about the test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An echocardiogram evaluates heart structure, valve function, and muscle performance.