ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for a client who will be taking warfarin (Coumadin) at home. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the effects of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using an electric razor minimizes the risk of cuts, which is crucial for clients on warfarin due to increased bleeding risk, indicating proper understanding of the medication's effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation to a community group about preventing atherosclerosis. Which of the following should the nurse include as a modifiable risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Smoking, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity are all modifiable through lifestyle changes or medical management, reducing atherosclerosis risk. Genetic predisposition is non-modifiable.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks why she is being prescribed aspirin 325 mg daily following a myocardial infarction. The nurse should instruct the client that aspirin is prescribed for clients who have coronary artery disease for which of the following effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin's antiplatelet effect reduces blood clot formation, helping prevent further cardiac events in clients with coronary artery disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced severe head trauma. The client's partner asks the nurse why they are concerned about the mean arterial pressure (MAP). The nurse should explain that MAP determines which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MAP is critical for maintaining cerebral perfusion pressure, ensuring adequate blood flow to the brain, especially in cases of head trauma.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Which of the following statements by the nurse should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dilated cardiomyopathy involves excessive stretching and thinning of the ventricular walls, impairing contraction, which is the correct description.