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ATI RN NSG 232 Exam Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with heart failure (HF) and atrial fibrillation. The client reports feeling of palpitations and shortness of breath. The nurse is aware that clients Atrial Fibrillation (AF) are at risk for which complication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation can lead to blood clots in the atria, increasing the risk of embolic stroke.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is having an acute myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse is aware that which of the following are part of the assessment of cardiac pain. (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: A: Distribution assesses pain spread. B: Onset determines timing. C: Intensity evaluates severity. D: Location identifies pain site. E: Radiation checks for pain spread. F: Alleviated identifies relieving factors.
Question 3 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: A
Rationale: An echocardiogram assesses heart structures and function using sound waves.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an exercise stress test. Which of the following medications should the nurse hold the morning of the stress test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tenormin (Atenolol), a beta-blocker, reduces heart rate and may affect stress test results, so it should be held.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The nurse is preparing medications for the client and recognizes that which medication will dilate the client's coronary blood vessels?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV Nitroglycerine is a vasodilator that dilates coronary blood vessels, increasing blood flow to the myocardium.