ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has mitral valve stenosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mitral valve stenosis causes turbulent blood flow through the narrowed valve, resulting in a characteristic heart murmur audible on auscultation.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has been newly diagnosed with a heart murmur. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A heart murmur is caused by turbulent blood flow, often through a damaged or abnormal valve, which is the accurate explanation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who was admitted to the telemetry unit after he experienced chest pain, dyspnea and diaphoresis. Which of the following ECG findings is a manifestation of acute myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An elevated ST segment indicates myocardial injury, a hallmark of acute myocardial infarction, distinguishing it from normal ECG findings.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory data from a client who has pulmonary embolism and is receiving IV heparin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low platelet count (74,000/mm³) may indicate heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, a serious complication of heparin therapy that requires immediate reporting.