ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports an area of redness, warmth, tenderness and pain in the right calf. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate when notifying the provider of this finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A venous duplex ultrasound is the appropriate diagnostic test to confirm a suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is suggested by the client's symptoms.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from the medical record of an older adult client and sees that the client is taking Amiodarone. The client, has reported feeling frequently tired and unable to tolerate the heat. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amiodarone can cause hypothyroidism, leading to symptoms such as fatigue and heat intolerance, which aligns with the client's reported symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Left-sided heart failure causes fluid to back up into the lungs, leading to orthopnea, or shortness of breath when lying down, due to pulmonary congestion.