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ATI Med-Surg Quiz N120 Cardio Gallader Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client about how to self-administer nitroglycerin tablets. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking one tablet at the first indication of chest pain is the correct instruction for using nitroglycerin to relieve angina symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease. The client reports leg pain and cramping after walking 3 blocks, which is relieved when the client stops and rests. Which of the following documentation phrases should the nurse utilize to correctly describe the clinical manifestation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intermittent claudication is a classic symptom of peripheral arterial disease, characterized by cramping leg pain that occurs with exercise and is relieved with rest.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin increases the risk of bleeding, so it is important for the client to avoid activities or clothing that may increase the risk of injury or bleeding, such as tight or restrictive clothing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is establishing health promotion goals for a client who smokes and has hypertension. Which of the following health goals should the nurse utilize to prevent cardiovascular disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular physical activity, such as walking for 30 minutes, 5 days a week, is a health-promoting behavior that can help prevent cardiovascular disease by improving cardiovascular fitness, lowering blood pressure, and reducing the risk of obesity and diabetes.