ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg Quiz N120 Cardio Gallader Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is establishing health promotion goals for a client who smokes and has hypertension. Which of the following health goals should the nurse utilize to prevent cardiovascular disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular physical activity, such as walking for 30 minutes, 5 days a week, is a health-promoting behavior that can help prevent cardiovascular disease by improving cardiovascular fitness, lowering blood pressure, and reducing the risk of obesity and diabetes.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is educating a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, commonly causes a dry cough as a side effect due to the accumulation of bradykinin.
Question 5 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.