ATI Cardiovascular Assessment 2026- 2027
Questions With Correct Answers A+ Graded
A nurse is assessing a client who has pulmonary edema related to heart failure. Which of the
following findings indicates effective treatment of the client's condition?
A. Absence of adventitious breath sounds
B. Presence of a nonproductive cough
C. Decrease in respiratory rate at rest
D. SaO2 86% on room air - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Absence of adventitious breath sounds
adventitious breath sounds occur when there is fluid in the lungs. the absence of these sounds
means the edema is resolving.
A nurse is caring for a client following insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which of the
following client statements indicates a potential complication of the insertion procedure?
A. "I can't get rid of these hiccups."
B. "I feel dizzy when I stand."
C. "My incision site stings."
D. "I have a headache." - CORRECT ANSWER -A. "I can't get rid of these hiccups."
hiccups can indicate the pacemaker is stimulating the chest wall or diaphragm
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client 1 hr following an aortic aneurysm repair. Which of
the following findings can indicate shock and should be reported to the provider?
, A. Serosanguineous drainage on dressing
B. Severe pain with coughing
C. Urine output of 20 mL/hr
D. Increase in temperature from 36.8° C (98.2° F) to 37.5° C (99.5° F) - CORRECT ANSWER -C.
Urine output of 20 mL/hr
urine output < 30 ml/hr is a manifestation of shock
A nurse is assessing a client who has dilated cardiomyopathy. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect?
A. Dyspnea on exertion
B. Tracheal deviation
C. Pericardial rub
D. Weight loss - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Dyspnea on exertion
the nurse should identify this as an expected manifestation of dilated cardiomyopathy. Dyspnea
is due to ventricular compromise and reduced cardiac output
A nurse is providing health teaching for a group of clients. Which of the following clients is at
risk for developing peripheral arterial disease?
A. A client who has hypothyroidism
B. A client who has diabetes mellitus
C. A client whose daily caloric intake consists of 25% fat
Questions With Correct Answers A+ Graded
A nurse is assessing a client who has pulmonary edema related to heart failure. Which of the
following findings indicates effective treatment of the client's condition?
A. Absence of adventitious breath sounds
B. Presence of a nonproductive cough
C. Decrease in respiratory rate at rest
D. SaO2 86% on room air - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Absence of adventitious breath sounds
adventitious breath sounds occur when there is fluid in the lungs. the absence of these sounds
means the edema is resolving.
A nurse is caring for a client following insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which of the
following client statements indicates a potential complication of the insertion procedure?
A. "I can't get rid of these hiccups."
B. "I feel dizzy when I stand."
C. "My incision site stings."
D. "I have a headache." - CORRECT ANSWER -A. "I can't get rid of these hiccups."
hiccups can indicate the pacemaker is stimulating the chest wall or diaphragm
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client 1 hr following an aortic aneurysm repair. Which of
the following findings can indicate shock and should be reported to the provider?
, A. Serosanguineous drainage on dressing
B. Severe pain with coughing
C. Urine output of 20 mL/hr
D. Increase in temperature from 36.8° C (98.2° F) to 37.5° C (99.5° F) - CORRECT ANSWER -C.
Urine output of 20 mL/hr
urine output < 30 ml/hr is a manifestation of shock
A nurse is assessing a client who has dilated cardiomyopathy. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect?
A. Dyspnea on exertion
B. Tracheal deviation
C. Pericardial rub
D. Weight loss - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Dyspnea on exertion
the nurse should identify this as an expected manifestation of dilated cardiomyopathy. Dyspnea
is due to ventricular compromise and reduced cardiac output
A nurse is providing health teaching for a group of clients. Which of the following clients is at
risk for developing peripheral arterial disease?
A. A client who has hypothyroidism
B. A client who has diabetes mellitus
C. A client whose daily caloric intake consists of 25% fat
