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ATI RN NSG 232 Exam Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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: A
Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea is a risk factor for the development of hypertension due to increased sympathetic activity and intermittent hypoxia.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with right sided heart failure. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse include in teaching the client about signs of worsening heart failure? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,F
Rationale: A: Unable to lie flat due to orthopnea. B: Fatigue worsens with heart failure. C: Distended neck veins indicate increased venous pressure. E: Weight gain of 2 pounds in 24 hours indicates fluid retention. F: Worsening edema is a sign of heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting a medication history from a client who is scheduled to have a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following medications taken by the client interacts with contrast material and places the client at risk for acute kidney injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metformin can interact with contrast material, increasing the risk of acute kidney injury, and is typically held.