ATI RN
ATI Nur 221 Med Surg Exam Cardiac Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement indicates to the nurse the client diagnosed with sleep apnea needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol relaxes throat muscles, worsening obstructive sleep apnea, even with CPAP use. The other statements are accurate regarding CPAP benefits and weight loss.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse knows that which of the following positions is the best position for a client diagnosed with COPD?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sitting up and leaning over the bedside table (tripod position) maximizes lung expansion and improves oxygenation in COPD. Fowler's position, recliner, and prone positions are less effective.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which of the following is a complication of heart failure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pleural effusion is a common complication of heart failure. Increased pulmonary circulation pressure causes fluid accumulation in the pleural space. Infection, asthma, and hemorrhage are not direct complications of heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client status/post a Myocardial Infarction who is questioning procedures utilized for treatment. Which of the following statements correctly explains a Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CABG involves using a healthy artery or vein to bypass the blocked portion of a coronary artery, restoring blood flow. Balloon inflation, clot-dissolving medication, and dye injection describe other procedures (angioplasty, thrombolytics, angiogram).