ATI RN
ATI Med Surg exam 2 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a male client who has advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leg pain at rest, called rest pain, signifies advanced peripheral artery disease due to severe arterial insufficiency and poor oxygen supply to tissues.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has atrial fibrillation. Which of the following pulse characteristics should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation is characterized by an irregularly irregular pulse due to disorganized electrical activity in the atria, leading to inconsistent ventricular contractions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is interpreting a client's ECG strip. Which of the following components of the ECG should the nurse examine to determine the time it takes for ventricular depolarization and repolarization?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The QT interval measures the total time taken for both ventricular depolarization and repolarization.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A warm environment helps to prevent vasoconstriction. Cold temperatures can cause the arteries to constrict, reducing blood flow to the extremities. A consistent warm environment supports improved blood circulation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who recently had surgery for insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify Says the nurse clarify?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An MRI of the chest is contraindicated in clients with a permanent pacemaker due to the strong magnetic fields, which can interfere with pacemaker function.