ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has infective endocarditis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyspnea can indicate heart failure or embolic events, which are serious complications of infective endocarditis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about risk factors for heart disease. Which of the following risk factors is modifiable?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Sedentary lifestyle, smoking, diabetes, and hypertension are modifiable through lifestyle changes and medical management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy about the risk for sudden cardiac death. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding competitive recreational sports minimizes the risk of sudden cardiac events due to physical exertion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who was admitted to the telemetry unit after he experienced chest pain, dyspnea, and diaphoresis. Which of the following ECG findings is a manifestation of acute myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ST-segment elevation above the isoelectric line is a key indicator of an acute myocardial infarction (STEMI), signifying myocardial injury.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group of nursing students about causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Falls, violence, and sports-related injuries are leading causes of TBIs, particularly due to blunt trauma or impact to the head.