ATI PN Learning System Medical-Surgical:
Cardiovascular and Hematology Practice Exam, Actual
Quiestons And Answers With Latest Versions Test 2026.
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is in hypovolemic shock. While
waiting for a unit of blood, the nurse should plan to administer which of the
following IV solutions?
0.9% sodium chloride
Solutions of 0.9% sodium chloride, as well as Lactated Ringer's solution, are used
for fluid volume replacement. Sodium chloride, a crystalloid, is a physiologic
isotonic solution that replaces lost volume in the blood stream and is the only
solution to use when infusing blood products.
A nurse is caring for a client who has advanced heart failure. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Enforce fluid restrictions.
The nurse should enforce fluid restrictions to help reduce fluid retention in the
lungs and lower extremities.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Lower back discomfort
, Abdominal aortic aneurysm involves a widening, stretching, or ballooning of the
aorta. Back and abdominal pain indicate that the aneyrysm is extending downward
and pressing on lumbar spinal nerve roots, causing pain.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has pernicious anemia.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Initiate weekly injections of vitamin B12.
The nurse should recommend that weekly injections of vitamin B12 be initiated for a
client who has pernicious anemia, and then decrease to monthly. Pernicious anemia
is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor needed to absorb vitamin B12 from the
gastrointestinal tract.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new permanent
pacemaker. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
"Avoid lifting both arms above your head when dressing."
The nurse should reinforce that the client should avoid lifting her arm or shoulder
on the side of the pacemaker because dislodgement of the pacer leads can occur.
A nurse is preparing to transfuse 250 mL of packed red blood cells (RBCs) to a
client over 4 hr. Available is a blood administration set that delivers 10 gtt/mL. The
Cardiovascular and Hematology Practice Exam, Actual
Quiestons And Answers With Latest Versions Test 2026.
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is in hypovolemic shock. While
waiting for a unit of blood, the nurse should plan to administer which of the
following IV solutions?
0.9% sodium chloride
Solutions of 0.9% sodium chloride, as well as Lactated Ringer's solution, are used
for fluid volume replacement. Sodium chloride, a crystalloid, is a physiologic
isotonic solution that replaces lost volume in the blood stream and is the only
solution to use when infusing blood products.
A nurse is caring for a client who has advanced heart failure. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
Enforce fluid restrictions.
The nurse should enforce fluid restrictions to help reduce fluid retention in the
lungs and lower extremities.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Lower back discomfort
, Abdominal aortic aneurysm involves a widening, stretching, or ballooning of the
aorta. Back and abdominal pain indicate that the aneyrysm is extending downward
and pressing on lumbar spinal nerve roots, causing pain.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has pernicious anemia.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Initiate weekly injections of vitamin B12.
The nurse should recommend that weekly injections of vitamin B12 be initiated for a
client who has pernicious anemia, and then decrease to monthly. Pernicious anemia
is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor needed to absorb vitamin B12 from the
gastrointestinal tract.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new permanent
pacemaker. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
"Avoid lifting both arms above your head when dressing."
The nurse should reinforce that the client should avoid lifting her arm or shoulder
on the side of the pacemaker because dislodgement of the pacer leads can occur.
A nurse is preparing to transfuse 250 mL of packed red blood cells (RBCs) to a
client over 4 hr. Available is a blood administration set that delivers 10 gtt/mL. The
