ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg Quiz N120 Cardio Gallader Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who takes several cardiac medications. The nurse should recognize which of the following medications places the client at risk for orthostatic hypotension?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Clonidine and hydralazine are antihypertensive medications that can cause orthostatic hypotension, particularly when changing positions from lying to standing.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a client who has asked what a transesophageal echocardiogram will determine. Which of the following statements should the nurse utilize to best answer the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is particularly useful for detecting ventricular thrombi (blood clots) that may not be visualized as well with transthoracic echocardiography.