ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and has been taking digoxin 0.25 mg daily. The client refuses breakfast and reports nausea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea can indicate digoxin toxicity, which affects heart function, so checking vital signs, particularly heart rate, is the priority to assess for toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Which of the following statements by the nurse should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dilated cardiomyopathy involves excessive stretching and thinning of the ventricular walls, impairing contraction, which is the correct description.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation to a community group about preventing atherosclerosis. Which of the following should the nurse include as a modifiable risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Smoking, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity are all modifiable through lifestyle changes or medical management, reducing atherosclerosis risk. Genetic predisposition is non-modifiable.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to prevent the onset of manifestations of Raynaud's phenomenon. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the house cool can trigger Raynaud's attacks, indicating a need for further teaching, as the home should be kept warm to prevent episodes.
Question 5 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.