ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg Quiz N120 Cardio Gallader Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient who was admitted to the emergency room for chest pain. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Completing an electrocardiogram (ECG) is a priority in assessing a patient with chest pain to evaluate for signs of acute myocardial infarction or other cardiac abnormalities.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client about how to self-administer nitroglycerin tablets. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking one tablet at the first indication of chest pain is the correct instruction for using nitroglycerin to relieve angina symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is educating a student on modifiable risk factors of atherosclerosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Diabetes, inactivity, and diet are modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis. Managing diabetes, increasing physical activity, and adopting a heart-healthy diet can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is developing signs of hemorrhage after 5 days of continuous warfarin use. Which of the following labs should the nurse utilize to determine the medication's current therapeutic level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR) are used to monitor the therapeutic level of warfarin. INR is the preferred method as it standardizes the PT results across different laboratories.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is educating a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, commonly causes a dry cough as a side effect due to the accumulation of bradykinin.