ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has been newly diagnosed with a heart murmur. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A heart murmur is caused by turbulent blood flow, often through a damaged or abnormal valve, which is the accurate explanation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has cardiomyopathy about side effects of beta blockers. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the teaching?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Beta blockers can cause mood swings, dizziness (affecting driving), and decreased libido, indicating the client understands these potential side effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking digoxin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the client is experiencing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yellow vision (xanthopsia) is a classic sign of digoxin toxicity, requiring immediate reporting due to the risk of serious complications.
Question 4 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 5 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.