ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care and education to a client after an acute myocardial infarction. Which of the following statements should the nurse make regarding cardiac enzyme studies?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cardiac enzymes like troponins indicate the extent of myocardial damage in an AMI.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client post-cardiac catheterization with a right radial artery puncture site. The nurse performs which priority assessment on arrival to the unit?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the TR band ensures hemostasis and monitors for bleeding or distal circulation issues.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with right-sided heart failure. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse include in teaching the client about signs of worsening heart failure? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: Distended neck veins, edema, fatigue, orthopnea, and rapid weight gain indicate worsening right-sided heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with sudden onset of chest pain, the nurse completes the electrocardiogram (ECG). The nurse understands that this client is having what type of acute coronary syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: STEMI is indicated by ST-segment elevation, signaling complete coronary artery occlusion.
Question 5 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.