ATI RN
ATI Nur 221 Med Surg Exam Cardiac Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is educating a client about the treatment options for a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following statements would require further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The purpose of the Inferior Vena Cava (IV
C) filter is to trap emboli from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) before they reach the lungs, not to prevent DVT formation. This statement is incorrect and requires further teaching. The other statements about Warfarin, Heparin, and embolectomy are accurate.
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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