ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral vascular disease (PVD). The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stockings with tight elastic tops can restrict blood flow, worsening symptoms in PVD. The client's statement indicates a misunderstanding, as these should be avoided.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral vascular disease (PVD). The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stockings with tight elastic tops can restrict blood flow, worsening symptoms in PVD. The client's statement indicates a misunderstanding, as these should be avoided.
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 a client who is receiving continuous cardiac monitoring that is indicating premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect when assessing the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PVCs disrupt the heart's normal rhythm, leading to irregular pulsations detectable on palpation.
Question 5 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.