ATI Med Surge Practice Questions Exam 1

A nurse completing an assessment on a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for coronary artery disease? (Select all that apply) a. Hypothyroidism b. Hypertension c. Diabetes Mellitus d. Hyperlipidemia e. Tobacco Smoking - b. Hypertension c. Diabetes Mellitus d. Hyperlipidemia e. Tobacco Smoking A nurse is preparing an in-service presentation about assessing clients who are having an acute myocardial infarction (MI). What is the most common assessment finding with acute MI? a. Dyspnea b. Pain in shoulder and left arm c. Substernal chest pain d. Palpitations - c. Substernal chest pain A nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and ulcers on the toes. Which of the following findings of PVD is a risk factor for ulceration of the extremities? a. Insufficient skin care b. Dehydration c. Immobility d. Impaired circulation - d. Impaired circulation A nurse in a clinic is assessing the lower extremities and ankles of a client who has a history of peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. Pitting edema b. Areas of reddish-brown pigmentation c. Dry, pale skin with minimal body hair d. Sunburned appearance with desquamation - c. Dry, pale skin with minimal body hair A nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral edema. The nurse should identify that which of the following nutrients regulates extracellular fluid volume? a. Sodium b. Calcium c. Potassium d. Magnesium - a. Sodium A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a fluid infusion through a peripheral IV catheter. The nurse notes that the area of the arm immediately surrounding the insertion site is red and feels warm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Change the infusion tubing b. Flush the IV catheter c. Remove the IV catheter d. Apply a cool compress to the site - c. Remove the IV catheter