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A nurse on a telemetry unit is B.
caring for a client who has an the nurse should interpret this finding as atrial flutter, which
irregular radial pulse. Which of indicates a lack o fconduction between the atria and ventricles.
the following ECG abnormalities The additional atrial beats are not conducting.
should the nurse recognize as
atrial flutter?
A. P waves occurring at 0.16 sec
before each QRS complex
B. Atrial rate of 300/min with
QRS complex of 80/min
C. Ventricular rate of 82/min with
an atrial rate of 80/min
D. An irregular ventricular rate of
125/min with a wide QRS pattern
Which one of these rhythms D
indicates ventricular
tachycardia?
A. P waves occurring at 0.16 sec
before each QRS complex
B. Atrial rate of 300/min with
QRS complex of 80/min
C. Ventricular rate of 82/min with
an atrial rate of 80/min
D. An irregular ventricular rate of
125/min with a wide QRS pattern
,Which one of the following rates A
indicates normal sinus rhythm?
A. P waves occurring at 0.16 sec
before each QRS complex
B. Atrial rate of 300/min with
QRS complex of 80/min
C. Ventricular rate of 82/min with
an atrial rate of 80/min
D. An irregular ventricular rate of
125/min with a wide QRS pattern
Which one of the following C
indicates a PVC?
A. P waves occurring at 0.16 sec
before each QRS complex
B. Atrial rate of 300/min with
QRS complex of 80/min
C. Ventricular rate of 82/min with
an atrial rate of 80/min
D. An irregular ventricular rate of
125/min with a wide QRS pattern
A nurse is assessing a client for D.
manifestations of aplastic the client who has aplastic anemia will have these manifestations.
anemia. Which of the following Dyspnea on exertion can also be present. In aplastic anemia, all
findings should the nurse 3 major blood components (RBC, WBC, platelets) are reduced or
expect? absent, known as pancytopenia. Manifestations usually develop
A. Plethoric appearance of gradually.
facial skin
B. Glossitis and weight loss
C. Jaundice and an enlarged
liver
D. Petechiae and ecchymosis
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Which one of the following B
choices are manifestations of
pernicious anemia?
A. Plethoric appearance of
facial skin
B. Glossitis and weight loss
C. Jaundice and an enlarged
liver
D. Petechiae and ecchymosis
Which one of the following C. An enlarged spleen is also present
choices are manifestations of
sickle cell anemia?
A. Plethoric appearance of
facial skin
B. Glossitis and weight loss
C. Jaundice and an enlarged
liver
D. Petechiae and ecchymosis
, A nurse is transfusing a unit of B.
O-negative fresh frozen plasma a client who receives FFP that is not compatible can experience
to a client whose blood type is a hemolytic transfusion reaction. the nurse should stop the
B positive. WHich of the transfusion and infuse 0.9 NaCl with new tubing.
following actions should the A client whose blood type is B can only receive type B of AB
nurse take? plasma.
A. Contimue to monitor for
manifestations of a transfusion
reaction.
B. Remove the unit of plasma
immediately and start an IV
infusion of normal saline
solution.
C. continue the transfusion and
repeat the type and crossmatch
D. prepare to administer a dose
of diphenhydramine IV.
A nurse is monitoring a client B.
who has heart failure related to pulmonary congestion occurs due to right sided heart failure.
mitral stenosis. The client reports Because of the defect in the mitral valve, the left atrial pressure
shortness of breath on exertion. rises, the left atrium dilates, there is an increase in pulmonary
Which of the following artery pressure, and the hypertrophy of the right ventricle
conditions should the nurse occurs. In this case, dyspnea is an indication of pulmonary
expect? congestion and right sided heart failure.
A. Increased cardiac output
B. Increased pulmonary Pulmonary artery pressure increases as a result of back-up from
congestion stenosis of the mitral valve.
C. Decreased left atria pressure Cardiac output is decreased because the left ventricle is
D. Decreased pulmonary artery receiving insufficient blood volume to pump out.
pressure
A nurse is assessing a client who C.
has pericarditis. Which of the A client with pericarditis will experience dyspnea, hiccups, and a
following manifestations should nonproductive cough. These manifestations can indicate heart
the nurse expect? failure from pericardial compression due to constrictive
A. Bradycardia with S-T segment pericarditis or cardiac tamponade.
depression
B. Relief of chest pain with deep
inspiration.
C. Dyspnea with hiccups
D. Chest pain that increases
when sitting upright.
MED SURG ATI EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ | LATEST
VERSION 2025
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Cardiovascular Emergencies Exam 2: Cardiac Practice Questions ... Midterm Exam: NR56
Teacher 293 terms 69 terms 92 terms
SIRANTOS Preview jwirrie Preview Kliffp
A nurse on a telemetry unit is B.
caring for a client who has an the nurse should interpret this finding as atrial flutter, which
irregular radial pulse. Which of indicates a lack o fconduction between the atria and ventricles.
the following ECG abnormalities The additional atrial beats are not conducting.
should the nurse recognize as
atrial flutter?
A. P waves occurring at 0.16 sec
before each QRS complex
B. Atrial rate of 300/min with
QRS complex of 80/min
C. Ventricular rate of 82/min with
an atrial rate of 80/min
D. An irregular ventricular rate of
125/min with a wide QRS pattern
Which one of these rhythms D
indicates ventricular
tachycardia?
A. P waves occurring at 0.16 sec
before each QRS complex
B. Atrial rate of 300/min with
QRS complex of 80/min
C. Ventricular rate of 82/min with
an atrial rate of 80/min
D. An irregular ventricular rate of
125/min with a wide QRS pattern
,Which one of the following rates A
indicates normal sinus rhythm?
A. P waves occurring at 0.16 sec
before each QRS complex
B. Atrial rate of 300/min with
QRS complex of 80/min
C. Ventricular rate of 82/min with
an atrial rate of 80/min
D. An irregular ventricular rate of
125/min with a wide QRS pattern
Which one of the following C
indicates a PVC?
A. P waves occurring at 0.16 sec
before each QRS complex
B. Atrial rate of 300/min with
QRS complex of 80/min
C. Ventricular rate of 82/min with
an atrial rate of 80/min
D. An irregular ventricular rate of
125/min with a wide QRS pattern
A nurse is assessing a client for D.
manifestations of aplastic the client who has aplastic anemia will have these manifestations.
anemia. Which of the following Dyspnea on exertion can also be present. In aplastic anemia, all
findings should the nurse 3 major blood components (RBC, WBC, platelets) are reduced or
expect? absent, known as pancytopenia. Manifestations usually develop
A. Plethoric appearance of gradually.
facial skin
B. Glossitis and weight loss
C. Jaundice and an enlarged
liver
D. Petechiae and ecchymosis
See an expert-written answer!
Which one of the following B
choices are manifestations of
pernicious anemia?
A. Plethoric appearance of
facial skin
B. Glossitis and weight loss
C. Jaundice and an enlarged
liver
D. Petechiae and ecchymosis
Which one of the following C. An enlarged spleen is also present
choices are manifestations of
sickle cell anemia?
A. Plethoric appearance of
facial skin
B. Glossitis and weight loss
C. Jaundice and an enlarged
liver
D. Petechiae and ecchymosis
, A nurse is transfusing a unit of B.
O-negative fresh frozen plasma a client who receives FFP that is not compatible can experience
to a client whose blood type is a hemolytic transfusion reaction. the nurse should stop the
B positive. WHich of the transfusion and infuse 0.9 NaCl with new tubing.
following actions should the A client whose blood type is B can only receive type B of AB
nurse take? plasma.
A. Contimue to monitor for
manifestations of a transfusion
reaction.
B. Remove the unit of plasma
immediately and start an IV
infusion of normal saline
solution.
C. continue the transfusion and
repeat the type and crossmatch
D. prepare to administer a dose
of diphenhydramine IV.
A nurse is monitoring a client B.
who has heart failure related to pulmonary congestion occurs due to right sided heart failure.
mitral stenosis. The client reports Because of the defect in the mitral valve, the left atrial pressure
shortness of breath on exertion. rises, the left atrium dilates, there is an increase in pulmonary
Which of the following artery pressure, and the hypertrophy of the right ventricle
conditions should the nurse occurs. In this case, dyspnea is an indication of pulmonary
expect? congestion and right sided heart failure.
A. Increased cardiac output
B. Increased pulmonary Pulmonary artery pressure increases as a result of back-up from
congestion stenosis of the mitral valve.
C. Decreased left atria pressure Cardiac output is decreased because the left ventricle is
D. Decreased pulmonary artery receiving insufficient blood volume to pump out.
pressure
A nurse is assessing a client who C.
has pericarditis. Which of the A client with pericarditis will experience dyspnea, hiccups, and a
following manifestations should nonproductive cough. These manifestations can indicate heart
the nurse expect? failure from pericardial compression due to constrictive
A. Bradycardia with S-T segment pericarditis or cardiac tamponade.
depression
B. Relief of chest pain with deep
inspiration.
C. Dyspnea with hiccups
D. Chest pain that increases
when sitting upright.
