ATI RN
ATI RN NSG 232 Exam Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client post cardiac catheterization via the right groin site. The nurse is aware that which of the following findings needs to be reported to the interventional cardiologist as soon as it is identified.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swelling at the insertion site and cool extremity may indicate bleeding or hematoma formation, which requires immediate attention.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about evaluating cardiac rhythms. Which of the following best explains calculation of the heart rate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Counting QRS complexes in a 6-second strip and multiplying by 10 is a quick, accurate way to calculate heart rate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client post cardiac catheterization via the right groin site. The nurse is aware that which of the following findings needs to be reported to the interventional cardiologist as soon as it is identified.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swelling at the insertion site and cool extremity may indicate bleeding or hematoma formation, which requires immediate attention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of hypertension. The client reports compliance with the prescribed Thiazide medication but is complaining of generalized weakness and palpitations. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential complications of diuretics.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thiazide diuretics can cause electrolyte imbalances, leading to cardiac dysrhythmias.