ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation about preventing deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for this disorder? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Bedrest, post-operative status, and oral contraceptives increase DVT risk due to venous stasis, surgical trauma, and hypercoagulability.
Question 2 of 5
Identify the following Cardiac Rhythm:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ventricular tachycardia is characterized by rapid, wide QRS complexes and no P waves.
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 with heart failure (HF) and preparing to give a daily dose of Digoxin (Lanoxin). The nurse understands the rationale for giving this medication for HF is which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin, a positive inotrope, increases cardiac contractility, improving output in heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client admitted with hypertensive emergency. The nurse is aware the treatment goals for the patient include which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gradual blood pressure reduction over 24-48 hours prevents organ damage while avoiding ischemia from rapid drops.