ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg Quiz N120 Cardio Gallader Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an electrocardiogram to a client who has cardiovascular disease. Which of the following statements by the nurse best describes the exam to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Electrocardiography is primarily used to detect abnormal rhythms of the heart, such as atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, or heart block.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is educating a group of students on caring for clients who are receiving antihypertension medications. Which of the following medications should the nurse attribute to causing a rise in creatinine levels?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause a rise in serum creatinine levels as a result of its effects on renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of peripheral arterial disease and requires education on treatment. Which of the following statements should the nurse utilize for the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Compression stockings can improve blood flow in peripheral arterial disease by providing external pressure to the legs, helping to reduce swelling and improve circulation.