ATI RN
ATI Nur 221 Med Surg Exam Cardiac Questions
Extract:
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.
Question 2 of 5
A client has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and right-sided heart failure. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eating six small meals a day limits oxygen demand during digestion and prevents bloating, aiding breathing. Excessive fluids, lying down, and protein intake adjustments are not appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Headache is correct. Clients with obstructive sleep apnea often experience morning headaches due to intermittent hypoxia and hypercapnia caused by repeated episodes of airway obstruction during sleep. Hypotension is incorrect. Obstructive sleep apnea is more commonly associated with hypertension rather than hypotension due to the body's stress response to low oxygen levels. Constipation is not a common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea. Gastrointestinal symptoms are not typically associated with this condition. Nausea is not a characteristic finding in obstructive sleep apnea. The primary symptoms involve respiratory and neurological effects due to oxygen deprivation during sleep.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a client admitted to rule out a myocardial infarction who is experiencing chest pain while walking to the bathroom. Which action should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Having the client sit down immediately is correct. Stopping activity reduces cardiac workload and oxygen demand, preventing further ischemia. Obtaining an ECG, assessing vital signs, and administering nitroglycerin are subsequent actions.