ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 200 Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse auscultates a systolic murmur in the second intercostal space to the right of the sternum while performing a cardiac assessment on a client. The nurse interprets this finding as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A systolic murmur in this location suggests aortic valve issues, indicating valve distortion, not occlusion, aneurysm, or pericardial fluid changes.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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