ATI RN
ATI Rn 46 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The patient with acute pericarditis is having a pericardiocentesis. What complication should the nurse monitor the patient for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pneumothorax is a significant risk during pericardiocentesis if the needle punctures the lung. Pneumonia, myocardial infarction, and CVA are less likely complications.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is admitted with suspected cardiomyopathy. What diagnostic test would be most helpful with the identification of this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Echocardiogram visualizes heart muscle abnormalities, key for diagnosing cardiomyopathy. Cardiac enzymes are for heart attacks, catheterization is invasive, and ablation treats arrhythmias.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has been diagnosed with ST-elevated myocardial infarction. The nurse anticipates administering which of the following medications?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Nitroglycerin relieves chest pain, aspirin prevents clot formation, and morphine reduces pain and oxygen demand in STEMI. Furosemide and penicillin are not used for acute STEMI management.
Question 4 of 5
When teaching a patient about the long-term consequences of rheumatic fever, the nurse should discuss the possibility of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rheumatic fever can damage heart valves, leading to valvular heart disease like stenosis or regurgitation. Right ventricular hypertrophy, superior vena cava syndrome, and pulmonary hypertension are not direct consequences.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are risk factors for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Smoking and family history increase AAA risk by weakening arterial walls and genetic predisposition. High HDL and normal total cholesterol are protective. Diabetes is not a direct risk factor.