ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with heart failure and atrial fibrillation. The client reports feeling palpitations and shortness of breath. The nurse is aware that clients with atrial fibrillation are at risk for which complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of embolic stroke due to blood pooling in the atria, leading to clot formation that can travel to the brain.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 2 lb gain in 24 hours indicates fluid retention, requiring immediate provider notification.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client post-transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). During the first cardiac rehabilitation session, the client tells the nurse, 'I do not need to be here. I am feeling so much better, I can do this at home.' Which of the following is the appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac rehab ensures safe recovery and monitors progress for an active lifestyle.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with infective endocarditis. The nurse is aware that which of the following is the priority assessment finding for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dysp vap indicates potential heart failure or pulmonary embolism, life-threatening complications of endocarditis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 12-lead ECG assesses for arrhythmias caused by hyperkalemia, such as peaked T waves.