ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks why she is being prescribed aspirin 325 mg daily following a myocardial infarction. The nurse should instruct the client that aspirin is prescribed for clients who have coronary artery disease for which of the following effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin's antiplatelet effect reduces blood clot formation, helping prevent further cardiac events in clients with coronary artery disease.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral vascular disease (PVD). The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stockings with tight elastic tops can restrict blood flow, worsening symptoms in PVD. The client's statement indicates a misunderstanding, as these should be avoided.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse at a provider's office is collecting data from a client who reports taking pseudoephedrine for sinus problems. The nurse should recognize that which of the following conditions from the client's history places the client at risk for harm while taking pseudoephedrine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pseudoephedrine can increase blood pressure, posing a risk for clients with hypertension, who should use it with caution.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for a client who experienced a myocardial infarction prior to a cardiac arrest. Which of the following laboratory tests will identify early injury to the cardiac muscle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Troponin T is highly specific and sensitive for myocardial injury, rising within hours of cardiac muscle damage, making it the gold standard for early diagnosis of myocardial infarction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Left-sided heart failure causes fluid to back up into the lungs, leading to orthopnea, or shortness of breath when lying down, due to pulmonary congestion.