ATI RN
ATI RN Custom Cardiovascular Med Surg Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching about the patient's laboratory values that increase the risk for coronary artery disease (CAD). Which of the following values should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A fasting triglyceride level of 167 mg/dL is above the desirable level of less than 150 mg/dL, indicating a higher risk for CAD. HDL is protective, LDL is near optimal, and total cholesterol is within normal range.
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Question 2 of 5
A patient who has just been admitted with pulmonary edema is scheduled to receive the following medications. Which medication would the nurse question before giving?
Correct Answer: Digoxin is used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation, but it doesn't directly address the fluid accumulation in the lungs caused by pulmonary edema. Captopril, furosemide, and carvedilol are more directly beneficial for managing pulmonary edema.
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Question 3 of 5
The nurse is admitting a patient who has chest pain. Which assessment data suggest that the pain may be from an acute myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: Chest pain that lasts for 20 minutes or more is characteristic of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Pain with deep breathing, relief with nitroglycerin, or reproducibility with arm movement suggests other causes.
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Question 4 of 5
A patient who has chronic heart failure is admitted to the emergency department with severe dyspnea and a dry, hacking cough. Which action would the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: In a patient with severe dyspnea and a dry, hacking cough, auscultating the breath sounds would be the first action to assess for any abnormalities. Capillary refill, abdominal auscultation, and allergies are less immediate priorities.
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Question 5 of 5
Which statement by a patient with restrictive cardiomyopathy indicates that the nurse's discharge teaching about self-management has been effective?
Correct Answer: Limiting salt and fluid intake is crucial for patients with restrictive cardiomyopathy to manage their condition. Avoiding aspirin, taking antibiotics, and restarting exercise are not specific to this condition's self-management.
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