ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg Quiz N120 Cardio Gallader Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is educating a client about the preparations needed before completing a cardiac stress test. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beta blockers can affect heart rate and blood pressure, so avoiding them before the test is essential to ensure accurate results.
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 teaching a client who has cardiac myopathy about ways to prevent episodes of angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the education?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining a BMI less than 25 is important for managing cardiac myopathy and preventing angina episodes. Excess weight can put strain on the heart and exacerbate heart disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who has a prescription for atenolol 40 mg daily. The nurse knows which of the following findings is a contraindication to the new medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atenolol is a beta-blocker, and its use is contraindicated in clients with bronchial asthma or a history of severe bronchospastic disease due to the risk of exacerbating bronchospasm.