ATI med-surg Cardiovascular: Acute Coronary Syndrome Top
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2025/2026
Which action should the nurse plan to take for patient care following a cardiac
catheterization accessed through the femoral artery?
a. Instruct the client to perform range-of-motion exercises to his lower extremities.
b. Perform neurovascular checks with vital signs.
c. Ambulate the client 1 hr following the procedure.
d. Restrict the client's fluid intake.
b. Perform neurovascular checks with vital signs.
A nurse is caring for a male client who just had a cardiac catheterization using a femoral
approach. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse include in the
client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Measure the client's vital signs every 4 hr.
b. Check peripheral pulses in the affected extremity.
c. Keep the client's hip and leg extended.
d. Instruct the client to call for assistance with the urinal.
e. Place the client in high-Fowler's position.
b. Check peripheral pulses in the affected extremity.
c. Keep the client's hip and leg extended.
d. Instruct the client to call for assistance with the urinal.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make regarding cardiac enzyme
studies post MI?
a. "These tests help determine the degree of damage to the heart tissues."
b. "Cardiac enzymes will identify the location of the MI."
c. "These tests will enable the provider to determine the heart structure and mobility of
the heart valves."
d. "Cardiac enzymes assist in diagnosing the presence of pulmonary congestion."
a. "These tests help determine the degree of damage to the heart tissues."
A nurse is assessing a client who is having a suspected acute myocardial infarction
(MI). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find for a client
experiencing an acute MI? (Select all that apply.)
a. Tachycardia
b. Headache
c. Orthopnea
d. Nausea
e. Diaphoresis
, a. Tachycardia
d. Nausea
e. Diaphoresis
Where does pain with an acute MI typically occur?
Chest pain and sometimes jaw, back, and shoulder pain are manifestations of an acute
MI.
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypomagnesemia following a myocardial
infarction. The nurse should understand the client is at risk for which of the following
findings?
a. Hypocalcemia
b. Torsades de pointes
c. Polydipsia
d. Decreased urine output
b. Torsades de pointes
Hypomagnesemia in a client who had a MI places the client at increased risk for cardiac
dysrhythmias, including torsades de pointes which can lead to sudden cardiac death.
A nurse is providing care for a client who experienced a myocardial infarction prior to a
cardiac arrest. Which of the following laboratory tests will identify early injury to the
cardiac muscle?
a. BNP
b. Troponin
c. Creatine kinase-myocardial band (CK-MB) test
d. Creatine kinase (CK) test
b. Troponin levels are 1st to rise following myocardial damage
Aside from pain, which of the following desired effects of opioid medication should the
nurse identify as important for a client's recovery post CABG?
a. It decreases the client's level of anxiety.
b. It facilitates the client's deep breathing.
c. It enhances the client's ability to sleep.
d. It reduces the client's blood pressure.
b. It facilitates the client's deep breathing.
Which of the following statements is a correct response to a patient post MI and in
rehab?
a. "Cardiac rehabilitation cannot undo the damage to your heart but it can help you get
back to your previous level of activity safely."
b. "It's not unusual to feel that way at first, but once you learn the routine, you'll enjoy it."
c. "Exercise is good for you and good for your heart."
exam questions with completely verified answers graded A+.
2025/2026
Which action should the nurse plan to take for patient care following a cardiac
catheterization accessed through the femoral artery?
a. Instruct the client to perform range-of-motion exercises to his lower extremities.
b. Perform neurovascular checks with vital signs.
c. Ambulate the client 1 hr following the procedure.
d. Restrict the client's fluid intake.
b. Perform neurovascular checks with vital signs.
A nurse is caring for a male client who just had a cardiac catheterization using a femoral
approach. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse include in the
client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Measure the client's vital signs every 4 hr.
b. Check peripheral pulses in the affected extremity.
c. Keep the client's hip and leg extended.
d. Instruct the client to call for assistance with the urinal.
e. Place the client in high-Fowler's position.
b. Check peripheral pulses in the affected extremity.
c. Keep the client's hip and leg extended.
d. Instruct the client to call for assistance with the urinal.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make regarding cardiac enzyme
studies post MI?
a. "These tests help determine the degree of damage to the heart tissues."
b. "Cardiac enzymes will identify the location of the MI."
c. "These tests will enable the provider to determine the heart structure and mobility of
the heart valves."
d. "Cardiac enzymes assist in diagnosing the presence of pulmonary congestion."
a. "These tests help determine the degree of damage to the heart tissues."
A nurse is assessing a client who is having a suspected acute myocardial infarction
(MI). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find for a client
experiencing an acute MI? (Select all that apply.)
a. Tachycardia
b. Headache
c. Orthopnea
d. Nausea
e. Diaphoresis
, a. Tachycardia
d. Nausea
e. Diaphoresis
Where does pain with an acute MI typically occur?
Chest pain and sometimes jaw, back, and shoulder pain are manifestations of an acute
MI.
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypomagnesemia following a myocardial
infarction. The nurse should understand the client is at risk for which of the following
findings?
a. Hypocalcemia
b. Torsades de pointes
c. Polydipsia
d. Decreased urine output
b. Torsades de pointes
Hypomagnesemia in a client who had a MI places the client at increased risk for cardiac
dysrhythmias, including torsades de pointes which can lead to sudden cardiac death.
A nurse is providing care for a client who experienced a myocardial infarction prior to a
cardiac arrest. Which of the following laboratory tests will identify early injury to the
cardiac muscle?
a. BNP
b. Troponin
c. Creatine kinase-myocardial band (CK-MB) test
d. Creatine kinase (CK) test
b. Troponin levels are 1st to rise following myocardial damage
Aside from pain, which of the following desired effects of opioid medication should the
nurse identify as important for a client's recovery post CABG?
a. It decreases the client's level of anxiety.
b. It facilitates the client's deep breathing.
c. It enhances the client's ability to sleep.
d. It reduces the client's blood pressure.
b. It facilitates the client's deep breathing.
Which of the following statements is a correct response to a patient post MI and in
rehab?
a. "Cardiac rehabilitation cannot undo the damage to your heart but it can help you get
back to your previous level of activity safely."
b. "It's not unusual to feel that way at first, but once you learn the routine, you'll enjoy it."
c. "Exercise is good for you and good for your heart."
