ATI Cardiovascular Exam Questions and answers

Cardiovascular Exam Questions and answers 1. A nurse is reviewing the EKG strip of a client who has prolonged vomiting. Which of the following abnormalities on the clients EKG should the nurse interpret as a sign of hypokalemia? A. Abnormally prominent U wave B. Elevated ST segment C. Wide QRS D. Inverted P wave 2. A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who had an acute MI about the reason blood was drawn from the client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make regarding cardiac enzyme studies? A. “These tests help determine the degree of damage to the heart tissues.” B. “Cardiac enzymes will identify the location of the MI.” C. “These tests will enable the provider to determine the heart structure and mobility of the heart waves.” D. “Cardiac enzymes assist in diagnosing the presence of pulmonary congestion.” 3. Identify the P-wave