ATI RN
ATI Med Surg exam 2 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who had an acute myocardial infarction (MI) about the reason blood was drawn from the client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make regarding cardiac enzyme studies?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated cardiac enzyme levels, particularly troponins, indicate myocardial cell injury and help determine the severity of heart tissue damage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has atrial fibrillation. Which of the following pulse characteristics should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation is characterized by an irregularly irregular pulse due to disorganized electrical activity in the atria, leading to inconsistent ventricular contractions.
Question 3 of 5
Examine the attached ECG image and identify the type of arrhythmia present. The ECG shows a series of wide QRS complexes occurring at a rapid rate.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ventricular tachycardia is characterized by a rapid rate and wide QRS complexes. This rhythm originates in the ventricles and can lead to a decrease in cardiac output and possible deterioration into ventricular fibrillation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who recently had surgery for insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify Says the nurse clarify?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An MRI of the chest is contraindicated in clients with a permanent pacemaker due to the strong magnetic fields, which can interfere with pacemaker function.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who had an acute myocardial infarction (MI) about the reason blood was drawn from the client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make regarding cardiac enzyme studies?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated cardiac enzyme levels, particularly troponins, indicate myocardial cell injury and help determine the severity of heart tissue damage.