ATI Cardiac Questions AND ANSWERS
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A nurse on a cardiac unit is caring for a group of clients.
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The nurse should recognize which of the following clients
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as being at risk for the development of a dysrhythmia?
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(select all that apply.) |\ |\ |\
A. A client who has metabolic alkalosis
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B. A client who has a serum potassium level of 4.3 mEq/L
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C. A client who has an SaO2 of 96%
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D. A client who has COPD
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E. A client who underwent stent placement in a coronary
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artery - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A, D, E |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
A nurse working on a cardiac unit is admitting a client
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who is to undergo a cardioversion and is reviewing the
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health record. Which of the following data requires that
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the nurse notify the provider to cancel the procedure?
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(Review the data below for additional client information.)
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MARFerrous Sulfate 200 mg PO 0800 and 2000Diazepam |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
2 mg PO 0800 and 2000Isosorbide 2.5 mg PO 4 times a
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day AC and HS|\ |\ |\
VITAL SIGNS 0800: T 99° F (37.2° C), Blood pressure
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142/86 mm Hg Heart rate 88/min and irregular,
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Respirations 20/min |\
, HISTORY AND PHYSICALBariatric surgery 10 years ago
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Dyspnea with exertion for 3 yearsAtrial fibrillation began
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3 years agoClient reports taking the following
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medications for the past 6 weeks: iron supplement, |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
multivitamin, antilipemic, and nitroglycerin |\ |\ |\
A.Respiratory history |\ |\
B.Vital signs |\ |\
C.Medication history |\
D.Medications to be administered - CORRECT ANSWERS |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
✔✔C
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced
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defibrillation. Which of the following should be included in |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
the documentation of this procedure? (Select all that
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apply.)
A. Follow‐up ECG
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B. Energy settings used
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C. IV fluid intake
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D. Urinary output
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E. Skin condition under electrodes - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔A, B, E |\ |\
A nurse on a cardiac unit is caring for a client who is on
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telemetry. The nurse recognizes the client's heart rate is
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46/min and notifies the provider. The nurse should
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A nurse on a cardiac unit is caring for a group of clients.
|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
The nurse should recognize which of the following clients
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as being at risk for the development of a dysrhythmia?
|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
(select all that apply.) |\ |\ |\
A. A client who has metabolic alkalosis
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B. A client who has a serum potassium level of 4.3 mEq/L
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C. A client who has an SaO2 of 96%
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D. A client who has COPD
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E. A client who underwent stent placement in a coronary
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artery - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A, D, E |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
A nurse working on a cardiac unit is admitting a client
|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
who is to undergo a cardioversion and is reviewing the
|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
health record. Which of the following data requires that
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the nurse notify the provider to cancel the procedure?
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(Review the data below for additional client information.)
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MARFerrous Sulfate 200 mg PO 0800 and 2000Diazepam |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
2 mg PO 0800 and 2000Isosorbide 2.5 mg PO 4 times a
|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
day AC and HS|\ |\ |\
VITAL SIGNS 0800: T 99° F (37.2° C), Blood pressure
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142/86 mm Hg Heart rate 88/min and irregular,
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Respirations 20/min |\
, HISTORY AND PHYSICALBariatric surgery 10 years ago
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Dyspnea with exertion for 3 yearsAtrial fibrillation began
|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
3 years agoClient reports taking the following
|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
medications for the past 6 weeks: iron supplement, |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
multivitamin, antilipemic, and nitroglycerin |\ |\ |\
A.Respiratory history |\ |\
B.Vital signs |\ |\
C.Medication history |\
D.Medications to be administered - CORRECT ANSWERS |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
✔✔C
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced
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defibrillation. Which of the following should be included in |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
the documentation of this procedure? (Select all that
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apply.)
A. Follow‐up ECG
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B. Energy settings used
|\ |\ |\
C. IV fluid intake
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D. Urinary output
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E. Skin condition under electrodes - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔A, B, E |\ |\
A nurse on a cardiac unit is caring for a client who is on
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telemetry. The nurse recognizes the client's heart rate is
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46/min and notifies the provider. The nurse should
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