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ATI RN NSG 232 Exam Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about evaluating cardiac rhythms. Which of the following best explains calculation of the heart rate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Counting QRS complexes in a 6-second strip and multiplying by 10 is a quick, accurate way to calculate heart rate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with heart failure (HF) and atrial fibrillation. The client reports feeling of palpitations and shortness of breath. The nurse is aware that clients Atrial Fibrillation (AF) are at risk for which complication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation can lead to blood clots in the atria, increasing the risk of embolic stroke.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation about preventing deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: C: Oral contraceptives increase clotting risk due to estrogen. D: Immobility reduces venous return, increasing DVT risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient with known mitral valve regurgitation. The nurse should expect to hear which of the following heart sounds?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mitral valve regurgitation causes a murmur due to backflow of blood into the left atrium during systole.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse asks a client who is about to have a cardiac catheterization about any allergies. The client states, 'I always get a rash when I eat shellfish.' Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Notifying the provider is priority to ensure precautions are taken, as shellfish allergy may indicate iodine sensitivity.