ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports an area of redness, warmth, tenderness and pain in the right calf. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate when notifying the provider of this finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A venous duplex ultrasound is the appropriate diagnostic test to confirm a suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is suggested by the client's symptoms.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A client who has had a significant myocardial infarction receives a referral to the cardiac rehabilitation unit. During his first visit to the unit, he tells the nurse that he doesn't understand why he needs to be there because there is nothing more to do as the damage is done. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This response educates the client about the purpose of cardiac rehabilitation, emphasizing its role in safe recovery and improved quality of life, addressing the client's concerns effectively.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypertension and a prescription for propranolol. A history of which of the following conditions should be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol can worsen heart failure by reducing myocardial contractility, making it a critical condition to report for clients prescribed this medication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking digoxin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the client is experiencing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yellow vision (xanthopsia) is a classic sign of digoxin toxicity, requiring immediate reporting due to the risk of serious complications.