ATI Med Surge: Cardio and Hematology
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse is preparing to transfuse blood. Which of the following actions is required before
administration?
A. Ask the client if they have received blood before
B. Prime the tubing with 0.9% sodium bicarbonate
✔✔ C. Verify blood product with another licensed nurse
D. Administer within 6 hours of receiving from the lab
A client reports fatigue, dizziness, and pale skin. The nurse suspects anemia. Which lab result
would support this diagnosis?
✔✔ A. Hemoglobin 8.5 g/dL
B. WBC count 12,000/mm³
C. Platelet count 250,000/mm³
D. Hematocrit 46%
A client with hypertension is prescribed a beta-blocker. Which finding should the nurse report to
the provider?
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,✔✔ A. Heart rate of 48 bpm
B. Blood pressure of 128/76 mmHg
C. Temperature of 37.2°C (99°F)
D. Respiratory rate of 18/min
A client is experiencing a hypertensive emergency. Which of the following medications is
appropriate?
✔✔ A. Nitroprusside
B. Atorvastatin
C. Digoxin
D. Warfarin
A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who reports difficulty breathing at night. Which of
the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
A. Encourage fluid intake before bedtime
✔✔ B. Elevate the head of the bed during sleep
C. Administer antihypertensives at night
D. Apply warm compresses to the chest
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,A client receiving a unit of packed red blood cells suddenly reports chills, itching, and back pain.
What is the nurse’s priority action?
✔✔ A. Stop the transfusion immediately
B. Notify the dietary department
C. Encourage deep breathing
D. Flush the line with dextrose
Which laboratory test should be monitored to determine the effectiveness of warfarin therapy?
A. aPTT
✔✔ B. INR
C. Platelet count
D. Hemoglobin A1c
A client with iron-deficiency anemia is prescribed ferrous sulfate. What instruction should the
nurse give?
✔✔ A. Take the medication with orange juice
B. Take with milk to avoid stomach upset
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, C. Take with an antacid to prevent nausea
D. Crush the tablet before taking
Which of the following findings is a sign of left-sided heart failure?
✔✔ A. Crackles in the lungs
B. Jugular vein distention
C. Hepatomegaly
D. Peripheral edema
A nurse is assessing a client with peripheral arterial disease. Which symptom should the nurse
expect?
A. Brown discoloration around the ankles
B. Warm, swollen legs
✔✔ C. Pain when walking that resolves with rest
D. Bounding pedal pulses
A client with deep vein thrombosis is started on heparin therapy. Which lab value should the
nurse monitor?
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse is preparing to transfuse blood. Which of the following actions is required before
administration?
A. Ask the client if they have received blood before
B. Prime the tubing with 0.9% sodium bicarbonate
✔✔ C. Verify blood product with another licensed nurse
D. Administer within 6 hours of receiving from the lab
A client reports fatigue, dizziness, and pale skin. The nurse suspects anemia. Which lab result
would support this diagnosis?
✔✔ A. Hemoglobin 8.5 g/dL
B. WBC count 12,000/mm³
C. Platelet count 250,000/mm³
D. Hematocrit 46%
A client with hypertension is prescribed a beta-blocker. Which finding should the nurse report to
the provider?
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,✔✔ A. Heart rate of 48 bpm
B. Blood pressure of 128/76 mmHg
C. Temperature of 37.2°C (99°F)
D. Respiratory rate of 18/min
A client is experiencing a hypertensive emergency. Which of the following medications is
appropriate?
✔✔ A. Nitroprusside
B. Atorvastatin
C. Digoxin
D. Warfarin
A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who reports difficulty breathing at night. Which of
the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
A. Encourage fluid intake before bedtime
✔✔ B. Elevate the head of the bed during sleep
C. Administer antihypertensives at night
D. Apply warm compresses to the chest
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,A client receiving a unit of packed red blood cells suddenly reports chills, itching, and back pain.
What is the nurse’s priority action?
✔✔ A. Stop the transfusion immediately
B. Notify the dietary department
C. Encourage deep breathing
D. Flush the line with dextrose
Which laboratory test should be monitored to determine the effectiveness of warfarin therapy?
A. aPTT
✔✔ B. INR
C. Platelet count
D. Hemoglobin A1c
A client with iron-deficiency anemia is prescribed ferrous sulfate. What instruction should the
nurse give?
✔✔ A. Take the medication with orange juice
B. Take with milk to avoid stomach upset
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, C. Take with an antacid to prevent nausea
D. Crush the tablet before taking
Which of the following findings is a sign of left-sided heart failure?
✔✔ A. Crackles in the lungs
B. Jugular vein distention
C. Hepatomegaly
D. Peripheral edema
A nurse is assessing a client with peripheral arterial disease. Which symptom should the nurse
expect?
A. Brown discoloration around the ankles
B. Warm, swollen legs
✔✔ C. Pain when walking that resolves with rest
D. Bounding pedal pulses
A client with deep vein thrombosis is started on heparin therapy. Which lab value should the
nurse monitor?
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