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ATI RN NSG 232 Exam Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Identify the following Cardiac Rhythm:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The rhythm is irregular with absent P waves, characteristic of atrial fibrillation.
Question 2 of 5
Identify the following Cardiac Rhythm:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The ECG strip shows a ventricular tachycardia based on the wide QRS with a rate more than 120 bpm, AV dissociation, and fusion beats.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a permanent pacemaker and has just had the initial pacemaker check. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Many pacemakers can be checked remotely using telephone or wireless technology, indicating effective teaching.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with infective endocarditis. The nurse is aware that which of the following is the priority assessment finding for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever is a hallmark sign of infective endocarditis, indicating infection and requiring close monitoring.
Question 5 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.