ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation to a community group about preventing atherosclerosis. Which of the following should the nurse include as a modifiable risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Smoking, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity are all modifiable through lifestyle changes or medical management, reducing atherosclerosis risk. Genetic predisposition is non-modifiable.
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 nurse is caring for a client who asks why she is being prescribed aspirin 325 mg daily following a myocardial infarction. The nurse should instruct the client that aspirin is prescribed for clients who have coronary artery disease for which of the following effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin's antiplatelet effect reduces blood clot formation, helping prevent further cardiac events in clients with coronary artery disease.
Question 4 of 5
Order: Magnesium Sulfate 1 gram in 100mLs 0.09% NaCl over 2 hours. IV tubing has a drop factor of 30 gtt/mL. How many drops per minute will you give?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
To calculate: (100 mL / 120 min) × 30 gtt/mL = 50 gtt/min, which is the correct drip rate for the infusion.
Question 5 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.