ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical (Med-Surg)
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, SECTION A: CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
Questions 1-20
Question 1
A nurse is assessing a client who reports chest tightness radiating to the left arm
that began after eating breakfast. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take FIRST?
A. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin
B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG
C. Assess the client's airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs)
D. Notify the healthcare provider
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Correct Answer: C
According to the ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) framework, the nurse must
first assess the client's airway, breathing, and circulation before any other
interventions . Chest pain radiating to the left arm is a classic sign of acute
coronary syndrome (ACS) , but airway and breathing take priority in any
emergency situation. Once ABCs are stable, obtaining a 12-lead ECG and
administering nitroglycerin would be appropriate.
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Question 2
A client presents with chest pain, diaphoresis, and nausea. Vital signs show BP
98/62 mmHg, HR 110 bpm, and SpO2 94%. Which of the following prescriptions
should the nurse question?
A. Aspirin 324 mg chewable
2026 With screenshots, questions, and correct
verified answers. Guaranteed pass /Graded
A+
,
,
, SECTION A: CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
Questions 1-20
Question 1
A nurse is assessing a client who reports chest tightness radiating to the left arm
that began after eating breakfast. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take FIRST?
A. Administer sublingual nitroglycerin
B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG
C. Assess the client's airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs)
D. Notify the healthcare provider
<details> <summary><b>Rationale</b></summary>
Correct Answer: C
According to the ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) framework, the nurse must
first assess the client's airway, breathing, and circulation before any other
interventions . Chest pain radiating to the left arm is a classic sign of acute
coronary syndrome (ACS) , but airway and breathing take priority in any
emergency situation. Once ABCs are stable, obtaining a 12-lead ECG and
administering nitroglycerin would be appropriate.
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Question 2
A client presents with chest pain, diaphoresis, and nausea. Vital signs show BP
98/62 mmHg, HR 110 bpm, and SpO2 94%. Which of the following prescriptions
should the nurse question?
A. Aspirin 324 mg chewable
