7/13/25, 8:26 PM ATI Cardiovascular Targeted Exam
ATI Cardiovascular Targeted Exam complete
questions and correct detailed answers\latest
update
A nurse is caring for a Review serum electrolyte values.
client who was admitted
for treatment of left-sided Weakness and irregular heart rate indicate that the
heart failure with client is at the greatest risk for electrolyte imbalance,
intravenous loop diuretics an adverse effect of loop diuretics. The first action the
and digitalis therapy. The nurse should take is to review the client's electrolyte
client is experiencing values, particularly the potassium level, because the
weakness and an irregular client is at risk for dysrhythmias from hypokalemia.
heart rate. Which of the
following actions should
the nurse take first?
-Obtain client's current
weight
-Review serum electrolyte
values
-Determine the time of the
last digoxin dose
-Check the client's urine
output
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, 7/13/25, 8:26 PM ATI Cardiovascular Targeted Exam
A nurse is providing Place the patch on an area of skin away from skin
discharge teaching for a folds and joints
client who has a
prescription for the
transdermal nitroglycerin
patch. Which of the
following instructions
should the nurse include
in the teaching?
-Apply the new patch to
the same site as the
previous patch
-Place the patch on an
area of skin away from skin
folds and joints
-Keep the patch on 24 hr
per day
-Replace the patch at the
onset of angina
A nurse in an emergency Confusion
room is assessing a client
who has a Bradydysrhythmia can cause decreased systemic
bradydysrhythmia. Which perfusion, which can lead to confusion.
of the following findings
should the nurse monitor
for?
-Confusion
-Friction rub
-Hypertension
-Dry skin
2/11
ATI Cardiovascular Targeted Exam complete
questions and correct detailed answers\latest
update
A nurse is caring for a Review serum electrolyte values.
client who was admitted
for treatment of left-sided Weakness and irregular heart rate indicate that the
heart failure with client is at the greatest risk for electrolyte imbalance,
intravenous loop diuretics an adverse effect of loop diuretics. The first action the
and digitalis therapy. The nurse should take is to review the client's electrolyte
client is experiencing values, particularly the potassium level, because the
weakness and an irregular client is at risk for dysrhythmias from hypokalemia.
heart rate. Which of the
following actions should
the nurse take first?
-Obtain client's current
weight
-Review serum electrolyte
values
-Determine the time of the
last digoxin dose
-Check the client's urine
output
1/11
, 7/13/25, 8:26 PM ATI Cardiovascular Targeted Exam
A nurse is providing Place the patch on an area of skin away from skin
discharge teaching for a folds and joints
client who has a
prescription for the
transdermal nitroglycerin
patch. Which of the
following instructions
should the nurse include
in the teaching?
-Apply the new patch to
the same site as the
previous patch
-Place the patch on an
area of skin away from skin
folds and joints
-Keep the patch on 24 hr
per day
-Replace the patch at the
onset of angina
A nurse in an emergency Confusion
room is assessing a client
who has a Bradydysrhythmia can cause decreased systemic
bradydysrhythmia. Which perfusion, which can lead to confusion.
of the following findings
should the nurse monitor
for?
-Confusion
-Friction rub
-Hypertension
-Dry skin
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