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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 infective endocarditis. The nurse is aware that which of the following is the priority assessment finding for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever is a hallmark sign of infective endocarditis, indicating infection and requiring close monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure (HF) and preparing to give a daily dose of Digoxin (Lanoxin). The nurse understands the rationale for giving this medication for HF is which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Digoxin (Lanoxin) is a positive inotropic agent, increasing the force of cardiac contractions to improve cardiac output.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with chest pain who suddenly becomes unresponsive. The client is pulseless, and apneic. The code team places the client on the monitor which indicates ventricular fibrillation, what is the next priority action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Defibrillation is the immediate treatment for ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT) to restore a perfusing rhythm.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports shortness of breath and heart palpitations. An ECG confirms the client is experiencing ventricular tachycardia (VT). The nurse notes a carotid pulse with a BP of 70 systolic, the client reports feeling dizzy. The nurse should anticipate the need for which priority action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Synchronized cardioversion is appropriate for unstable VT with a pulse to restore normal rhythm.
Question 5 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.