ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is having an acute myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse is aware that which of the following are part of the assessment of cardiac pain? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,F
Rationale: Location, distribution, intensity, onset, and radiation are critical for assessing cardiac pain in MI.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with infectious endocarditis. The nurse is aware that which of the following are potential assessment findings? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Osler nodes, splinter hemorrhages, petechial hemorrhaging, Janeway lesions, and fever with chills are classic signs of endocarditis due to emboli and infection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The nurse is preparing medications for the client and recognizes that which medication will dilate the client's coronary blood vessels?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitroglycerine is a vasodilator, improving coronary blood flow and reducing myocardial oxygen demand.
Question 4 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: C
Rationale: An echocardiogram evaluates heart structure, valve function, and muscle performance.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing blood pressure classifications with a group of nurses at an in-service meeting. Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for the development of hypertension?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea contributes to hypertension through intermittent hypoxia and increased sympathetic activity, elevating blood pressure.