ATI CARDIOVASCULAR UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔_______ prior to a stress test can change the outcome and places the client at
additional risk so the test should be rescheduled. HOWEVER ___,_____, AND ____
ARE NOT CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR THE TEST - ✔✔-smoking
-eat prior to the procedure
-episodes of chest pain
-not taking cardiac medications
✔✔what is an indication of a potential complication following insertion of a permanent
pacemaker? - ✔✔hiccups - can indicate that the pacemaker is stimulating the chest
wall/diaphragm which can indicate a complication of wire perforation
dizziness upon standing and stinging at the insertion site are not complications of the
insertion procedure
✔✔what findings should a nurse providing d/c teaching for a client w/ HF instruct the
client to report? - ✔✔weight gain of 1-2lbs in 24hrs as this can be a sign of fluid
retention resulting from worsening HF
✔✔P wave
QRS complex
T wave - ✔✔P wave- atrial depolarization
QRS complex- ventricular depolarization
T wave- ventricular repolarization
✔✔lifestyle modifications for hypertension - ✔✔-limit alcohol intake
-exercise regularly
-smoking cessation
*FYI low magnesium and low potassium are assoc. w/ hypertension
✔✔what should be re[ported to a provider prior to a coronary angiography? - ✔✔a
previous allergic reaction to shellfish b/c the contrast medium is iodine-based; pt may
need a steroid or antihistamine
✔✔teaching regarding a transdermal nitroglycerin patch - ✔✔-place patch of area of
skin that is not prone to movement or wrinkles so away skin folds and joints
-rotate patch site
-pts should have patch free interval of 10-12 hours per day to help prevent tolerance
-patch offers on going prevention of angina attacks, they do not treat them b/c they don't
take effect immediately
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔_______ prior to a stress test can change the outcome and places the client at
additional risk so the test should be rescheduled. HOWEVER ___,_____, AND ____
ARE NOT CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR THE TEST - ✔✔-smoking
-eat prior to the procedure
-episodes of chest pain
-not taking cardiac medications
✔✔what is an indication of a potential complication following insertion of a permanent
pacemaker? - ✔✔hiccups - can indicate that the pacemaker is stimulating the chest
wall/diaphragm which can indicate a complication of wire perforation
dizziness upon standing and stinging at the insertion site are not complications of the
insertion procedure
✔✔what findings should a nurse providing d/c teaching for a client w/ HF instruct the
client to report? - ✔✔weight gain of 1-2lbs in 24hrs as this can be a sign of fluid
retention resulting from worsening HF
✔✔P wave
QRS complex
T wave - ✔✔P wave- atrial depolarization
QRS complex- ventricular depolarization
T wave- ventricular repolarization
✔✔lifestyle modifications for hypertension - ✔✔-limit alcohol intake
-exercise regularly
-smoking cessation
*FYI low magnesium and low potassium are assoc. w/ hypertension
✔✔what should be re[ported to a provider prior to a coronary angiography? - ✔✔a
previous allergic reaction to shellfish b/c the contrast medium is iodine-based; pt may
need a steroid or antihistamine
✔✔teaching regarding a transdermal nitroglycerin patch - ✔✔-place patch of area of
skin that is not prone to movement or wrinkles so away skin folds and joints
-rotate patch site
-pts should have patch free interval of 10-12 hours per day to help prevent tolerance
-patch offers on going prevention of angina attacks, they do not treat them b/c they don't
take effect immediately
