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ATI Med-Surg Quiz N120 Cardio Gallader Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating a student on modifiable risk factors of atherosclerosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Diabetes, inactivity, and diet are modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis. Managing diabetes, increasing physical activity, and adopting a heart-healthy diet can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has cardiac myopathy about ways to prevent episodes of angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the education?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining a BMI less than 25 is important for managing cardiac myopathy and preventing angina episodes. Excess weight can put strain on the heart and exacerbate heart disease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client about how to self-administer nitroglycerin tablets. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking one tablet at the first indication of chest pain is the correct instruction for using nitroglycerin to relieve angina symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is developing signs of hemorrhage after 5 days of continuous warfarin use. Which of the following labs should the nurse utilize to determine the medication's current therapeutic level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR) are used to monitor the therapeutic level of warfarin. INR is the preferred method as it standardizes the PT results across different laboratories.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin increases the risk of bleeding, so it is important for the client to avoid activities or clothing that may increase the risk of injury or bleeding, such as tight or restrictive clothing.