ATI RN
ATI n200 Pharmacology Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse auscultates a loud heart murmur while performing a cardiac assessment on a client. The nurse is aware that a heart murmur reflects:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heart murmurs are caused by turbulent blood flow, often due to valvular dysfunction, such as stenosis or regurgitation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has obtained assessment data for a client who is scheduled for a cardiac angiogram (catheterization). Which information must the nurse report to the health care provider prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Food allergies, potentially including contrast dye, are critical to report to prevent allergic reactions during the angiogram.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse understands that a client who has had a bone marrow aspiration to assist in the diagnosis of anaemia requires additional teaching when they state:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin increases bleeding risk and is not recommended post-procedure; acetaminophen is preferred for pain relief.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse auscultates a heart murmur on a client with cardiovascular disease. At which anatomic landmark will an aortic murmur be heard the loudest?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The aortic area is best auscultated at the second intercostal space right of the sternum, where aortic murmurs are loudest due to proximity to the aortic valve.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should a nurse plan for when providing care for a client diagnosed with thrombocytopenia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Minimizing invasive procedures reduces bleeding risk, critical in thrombocytopenia due to low platelet counts.