ATI Cardiovascular Assessment Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Cardiovascular Assessment Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A client reports chest pain that radiates to the left arm and jaw. What is the priority nursing action? A. Ask the client to rate the pain on a scale of 0 to 10 B. Apply oxygen and obtain vital signs C. Notify the provider immediately D. Reassure the client and offer water A nurse is performing a cardiovascular assessment. Which of the following is a normal finding? A. PMI located at the fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line B. Jugular vein distension at 30 degrees elevation C. S3 heart sound in an adult over 50 D. Capillary refill greater than 3 seconds Which laboratory value should the nurse report immediately for a client with suspected myocardial infarction? 2 A. Troponin I level of 3.5 ng/mL B. Total cholesterol level of 180 mg/dL C. LDL level of 110 mg/dL D. Hemoglobin level of 13.5 g/dL During a cardiovascular assessment, the nurse hears a murmur. What is the best action? A. Document the finding as normal B. Notify the healthcare provider for further evaluation C. Ask the client to cough and reassess D. Apply oxygen immediately A client with heart failure reports difficulty breathing while lying flat. What term describes this condition? A. Orthopnea B. Dyspnea on exertion C. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea D. Tachypnea 3 Which of the following is an expected finding when assessing peripheral circulation? A. Warm skin with palpable dorsalis pedis pulses B. Cool extremities with absent pedal pulses C. Bilateral pitting edema in lower extremities D. Delayed capillary refill and cyanotic toes What should the nurse assess first in a client who is diaphoretic, anxious, and has a BP of 86/52 mm Hg? A. Heart rate and rhythm B. Capillary refill time C. Bowel sounds D. Skin turgor Which finding during auscultation requires immediate attention? A. S1 and S2 heart sounds B. New-onset S4 sound in an adult client C. Slight variation in rhythm during respiration D. Soft systolic murmur in a child 4 A client has a new order for a stress test. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the procedure? A. "I will need to avoid fluids before the test." B. "I will walk on a treadmill to monitor my heart’s response." C. "This test will involve taking an x-ray of my chest." D. "I will receive sedation before the test begins." A nurse notes swelling in the ankles and jugular vein distension. These signs are most likely associated with: A. Left-sided heart failure B. Right-sided heart failure C. Pulmonary embolism D. Myocardial ischemia What is the best landmark for auscultating the mitral valve? A. Fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular