ATI MED SURG EXAM 1 | COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT SOLUTION | 2026
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1. A nurse at a provider's office is reviewing the laboratory test results for a group of clients. The nurse should identify
that which of the following results indicates the client is at risk for heart disease ? ( Select all that apply . ) A.
Cholesterol ( total ) 245 mg / dL
B. HDL 90 mg / dL
C. LDL 140 mg / dL
D. Triglycerides 125 mg / dL
E. Troponin I 0.02 ng / mL: A. Cholesterol ( total ) 245 mg / dL
C. LDL 140 mg / dL
2. A nurse caring for a group of clients . The nurse should recognize which of the following clients is at risk for the
development of a dysrhythmia ( Select all that apply . )
A client who has metabolic alkalosis
B. A client who has a blood potassium level of 4.3 mEq / L
C. A client who has an SaO2 of 96 %
D. A client who has alcohol use disorder
E. A client who underwent stent placement in a coronary artery: A client who has metabolic alkalosis
D. A client who has alcohol use disorder
E. A client who underwent stent placement in a coronary artery
3. A nurse is caring for a client who is on telemetry . The nurse recognizes the client's heart rate is 46 / min and notifies
the provider . Which of the following
,prescriptions should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe
A. Defibrillation
B. Pacemaker insertion
C. Synchronized cardioversion
D. Administration of IV Lidocaine: B. Pacemaker insertion
4. A nurse is caring for a client following cardioversion . Which of the following should the nurse include in the
documentation of this procedure ? ( Select all that apply . )
A. Follow - up ECG
B. Energy settings used
C. IV fluid intake
D. Urinary output
E. Skin condition under electrodes: A. Follow - up ECG
B. Energy settings used
E. Skin condition under electrodes
5. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has atrial fibrillation and has a new prescription for an anticoagulant .
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching ?
A. The anticoagulant will improve blood pressure .
B. The anticoagulant can resume the heart to a normal rhythm .
C. The anticoagulant can prevent infection .
D. The anticoagulant will decrease the risk of blood clots .: D. The anticoagulant will decrease the risk of blood clots .
, 6. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator ( ICD ): Delivers an electrical shock directly to the heart 7. A nurse is assessing
the client following the insertion of a permanent pacemaker that is set as VVI pacing at a rate of 70 / min . Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider ?
A. Blood pressure 104/62 mm Hg
B. Observed pacing spike followed by a QRS complex
C. Persistent hiccups
D. Heart rate 84 / min: C. Persistent hiccups
8. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client following placement of an ICD . The nurse should include which
of the following instructions ? ( Select all that apply . )
A. Avoid large magnetic fields .
B. Caution family members that they might receive harmless shocks from the ICD .
C. Take body temperature at the same time each day .
D. Wear tight clothing to hold the device in place .
E. Perform arm stretching exercises to strengthen muscles surrounding the
ICD: A. Avoid large magnetic fields .
B. Caution family members that they might receive harmless shocks from the ICD .
C. Take body temperature at the same time each day .
9. The nurse recognizes that the client has reported multiple factors that impact their health . Which of the following
social determinants of health ( SDOH ) were mentioned by the client ?
A. Economic stability
B. Education access and quality
C. Health care access and quality
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1. A nurse at a provider's office is reviewing the laboratory test results for a group of clients. The nurse should identify
that which of the following results indicates the client is at risk for heart disease ? ( Select all that apply . ) A.
Cholesterol ( total ) 245 mg / dL
B. HDL 90 mg / dL
C. LDL 140 mg / dL
D. Triglycerides 125 mg / dL
E. Troponin I 0.02 ng / mL: A. Cholesterol ( total ) 245 mg / dL
C. LDL 140 mg / dL
2. A nurse caring for a group of clients . The nurse should recognize which of the following clients is at risk for the
development of a dysrhythmia ( Select all that apply . )
A client who has metabolic alkalosis
B. A client who has a blood potassium level of 4.3 mEq / L
C. A client who has an SaO2 of 96 %
D. A client who has alcohol use disorder
E. A client who underwent stent placement in a coronary artery: A client who has metabolic alkalosis
D. A client who has alcohol use disorder
E. A client who underwent stent placement in a coronary artery
3. A nurse is caring for a client who is on telemetry . The nurse recognizes the client's heart rate is 46 / min and notifies
the provider . Which of the following
,prescriptions should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe
A. Defibrillation
B. Pacemaker insertion
C. Synchronized cardioversion
D. Administration of IV Lidocaine: B. Pacemaker insertion
4. A nurse is caring for a client following cardioversion . Which of the following should the nurse include in the
documentation of this procedure ? ( Select all that apply . )
A. Follow - up ECG
B. Energy settings used
C. IV fluid intake
D. Urinary output
E. Skin condition under electrodes: A. Follow - up ECG
B. Energy settings used
E. Skin condition under electrodes
5. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has atrial fibrillation and has a new prescription for an anticoagulant .
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching ?
A. The anticoagulant will improve blood pressure .
B. The anticoagulant can resume the heart to a normal rhythm .
C. The anticoagulant can prevent infection .
D. The anticoagulant will decrease the risk of blood clots .: D. The anticoagulant will decrease the risk of blood clots .
, 6. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator ( ICD ): Delivers an electrical shock directly to the heart 7. A nurse is assessing
the client following the insertion of a permanent pacemaker that is set as VVI pacing at a rate of 70 / min . Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider ?
A. Blood pressure 104/62 mm Hg
B. Observed pacing spike followed by a QRS complex
C. Persistent hiccups
D. Heart rate 84 / min: C. Persistent hiccups
8. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client following placement of an ICD . The nurse should include which
of the following instructions ? ( Select all that apply . )
A. Avoid large magnetic fields .
B. Caution family members that they might receive harmless shocks from the ICD .
C. Take body temperature at the same time each day .
D. Wear tight clothing to hold the device in place .
E. Perform arm stretching exercises to strengthen muscles surrounding the
ICD: A. Avoid large magnetic fields .
B. Caution family members that they might receive harmless shocks from the ICD .
C. Take body temperature at the same time each day .
9. The nurse recognizes that the client has reported multiple factors that impact their health . Which of the following
social determinants of health ( SDOH ) were mentioned by the client ?
A. Economic stability
B. Education access and quality
C. Health care access and quality
