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ATI MED-SURG 2 EXAM 1 2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
A patient has sought care following a syncopal episode of
unknown etiology. The nurse anticipates that what will be included
in the patient's treatment plan?
A. IV beta blocker
B. Head-up tilt-test
C. Pacemaker insertion
D. Antiplatelet therapy -ANSWERS-B. Head-up tilt-test
The nurse assesses a patient and notes a temperature of 101.6°
F. Which type of dysrhythmia is associated with a fever?
A. Fibrillation
B. Sinus tachycardia
C. Sinus bradycardia
D. Junctional tachycardia -ANSWERS-B. Sinus tachycardia
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Which ECG characteristic is consistent with a diagnosis of
ventricular tachycardia (VT)?
A. Unmeasurable rate and rhythm
B. Rate 150 bpm; inverted P wave
C. Rate 200 bpm; P wave not visible
D. Rate 125 bpm; normal QRS complex -ANSWERS-C. Rate 200
bpm; P wave not visible
A patient develops symptomatic sinus tachycardia. The nurse
recognizes that which drug will likely be included in the patient's
treatment plan?
A. Atropine
B. Dopamine
C. Adenosine
D. Epinephrine -ANSWERS-C. Adenosine
What does the T wave in an electrocardiogram (ECG) represent?
A. Time for ventricular repolarization
B. Time for depolarization of both ventricles
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C. Time for the passage of electrical impulse through the atrium
D. Time between ventricular depolarization and repolarization -
ANSWERS-A. Time for ventricular repolarization
Which statement is true regarding the role of the autonomic
nervous system in impulse formation?
A. Stimulation of the parasympathetic nerves increases cardiac
contractility
B. Stimulation of the vagus nerve causes a decreased rate of
firing of the SA node
C. Stimulation of the sympathetic nerves decreases AV node
impulse conduction
D. Stimulation of the vagus nerve causes increased impulse
conduction of the AV node -ANSWERS-B. Stimulation of the
vagus nerve causes a decreased rate of firing of the SA node
A patient's electrocardiogram (ECG) shows a heart rate of 150
beats/minute and a normal P wave preceding each QRS complex.
How should the nurse interpret the finding?
A. A fib
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B. Sinus tachycardia
C. V fib
D. PAC -ANSWERS-B. Sinus tachycardia
Defibrillation is indicated for which dysrhythmia?
A. V fib
B. 3rd degree AV block
C. Uncontrolled A fib
D. Ventricular tachycardia with a pulse -ANSWERS-A. V fib
The nurse responds to a cardiac monitor alarm and notes that
atrial flutter has developed on a patient's electrocardiogram
(ECG). The nurse visualizes the patient's room and notes that the
patient is awake and talking. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Assess patient for dyspnea
B. Initiate CPR
C. Prepare for synchronized cardioversion
D. Place patient in Trendelenburg position -ANSWERS-A. Assess
patient for dyspnea
ATI MED-SURG 2 EXAM 1 2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
A patient has sought care following a syncopal episode of
unknown etiology. The nurse anticipates that what will be included
in the patient's treatment plan?
A. IV beta blocker
B. Head-up tilt-test
C. Pacemaker insertion
D. Antiplatelet therapy -ANSWERS-B. Head-up tilt-test
The nurse assesses a patient and notes a temperature of 101.6°
F. Which type of dysrhythmia is associated with a fever?
A. Fibrillation
B. Sinus tachycardia
C. Sinus bradycardia
D. Junctional tachycardia -ANSWERS-B. Sinus tachycardia
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Which ECG characteristic is consistent with a diagnosis of
ventricular tachycardia (VT)?
A. Unmeasurable rate and rhythm
B. Rate 150 bpm; inverted P wave
C. Rate 200 bpm; P wave not visible
D. Rate 125 bpm; normal QRS complex -ANSWERS-C. Rate 200
bpm; P wave not visible
A patient develops symptomatic sinus tachycardia. The nurse
recognizes that which drug will likely be included in the patient's
treatment plan?
A. Atropine
B. Dopamine
C. Adenosine
D. Epinephrine -ANSWERS-C. Adenosine
What does the T wave in an electrocardiogram (ECG) represent?
A. Time for ventricular repolarization
B. Time for depolarization of both ventricles
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C. Time for the passage of electrical impulse through the atrium
D. Time between ventricular depolarization and repolarization -
ANSWERS-A. Time for ventricular repolarization
Which statement is true regarding the role of the autonomic
nervous system in impulse formation?
A. Stimulation of the parasympathetic nerves increases cardiac
contractility
B. Stimulation of the vagus nerve causes a decreased rate of
firing of the SA node
C. Stimulation of the sympathetic nerves decreases AV node
impulse conduction
D. Stimulation of the vagus nerve causes increased impulse
conduction of the AV node -ANSWERS-B. Stimulation of the
vagus nerve causes a decreased rate of firing of the SA node
A patient's electrocardiogram (ECG) shows a heart rate of 150
beats/minute and a normal P wave preceding each QRS complex.
How should the nurse interpret the finding?
A. A fib
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B. Sinus tachycardia
C. V fib
D. PAC -ANSWERS-B. Sinus tachycardia
Defibrillation is indicated for which dysrhythmia?
A. V fib
B. 3rd degree AV block
C. Uncontrolled A fib
D. Ventricular tachycardia with a pulse -ANSWERS-A. V fib
The nurse responds to a cardiac monitor alarm and notes that
atrial flutter has developed on a patient's electrocardiogram
(ECG). The nurse visualizes the patient's room and notes that the
patient is awake and talking. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Assess patient for dyspnea
B. Initiate CPR
C. Prepare for synchronized cardioversion
D. Place patient in Trendelenburg position -ANSWERS-A. Assess
patient for dyspnea
