ATI: Real Life 3.0 Module: PN
Adult Medical Surgical Heart
Failure Exam Questions with
Complete Answers
Karmann uses the SBAR communication format to communicate client information with RN David.
Identify the sequence Karmann should use pertaining to the SBAR format. (Reorder the steps by
dragging them into the desired sequence.) - Correct Answers: 1) The provider is admitting the client to
the unit.
2) The client has a diagnosis of heart failure.
3) The client resports increasing fatigue and shortness of breath.
4) The provider's nurse will fax the client's medical orders.
Using information received from the transfer report, which of the following findings should Karmann
identify as contributing to Mr. Stone's heart failure? - Correct Answers: Elevated blood pressure
Karmann is planning to prepare the hospital room for Mr. Stone. Which of the following equipment
should Karmann have available when Mr. Kramann have available when Mr. Stone arrives? - Correct
Answers: Oxygen equipment
Karmann checks Mr. Stone's vital signs and notes a blood pressure of 168/94 mm Hg. Which of the
following actions should he take? - Correct Answers: Report the client's vital signs to the RN
Karmann listens to Mr. Stone's lung sounds. In addition to wheezes, he identifies crackes. Which of the
following sounds should Karmann identify as crackles? - Correct Answers: A) This sound indicates
crackles. Sounds like rice crispies.
Karmann and David listem to Mr. Stone's lung sounds and identify crackles. Which of the following can
lead to crackles? - Correct Answers: Mucus or fluid in small airways.
Karmann is reviewing Mr. Stone's laboratory data with David. Which of the following laboratory tests is
specific for heart failure? - Correct Answers: B-type natriuretic peptide
Adult Medical Surgical Heart
Failure Exam Questions with
Complete Answers
Karmann uses the SBAR communication format to communicate client information with RN David.
Identify the sequence Karmann should use pertaining to the SBAR format. (Reorder the steps by
dragging them into the desired sequence.) - Correct Answers: 1) The provider is admitting the client to
the unit.
2) The client has a diagnosis of heart failure.
3) The client resports increasing fatigue and shortness of breath.
4) The provider's nurse will fax the client's medical orders.
Using information received from the transfer report, which of the following findings should Karmann
identify as contributing to Mr. Stone's heart failure? - Correct Answers: Elevated blood pressure
Karmann is planning to prepare the hospital room for Mr. Stone. Which of the following equipment
should Karmann have available when Mr. Kramann have available when Mr. Stone arrives? - Correct
Answers: Oxygen equipment
Karmann checks Mr. Stone's vital signs and notes a blood pressure of 168/94 mm Hg. Which of the
following actions should he take? - Correct Answers: Report the client's vital signs to the RN
Karmann listens to Mr. Stone's lung sounds. In addition to wheezes, he identifies crackes. Which of the
following sounds should Karmann identify as crackles? - Correct Answers: A) This sound indicates
crackles. Sounds like rice crispies.
Karmann and David listem to Mr. Stone's lung sounds and identify crackles. Which of the following can
lead to crackles? - Correct Answers: Mucus or fluid in small airways.
Karmann is reviewing Mr. Stone's laboratory data with David. Which of the following laboratory tests is
specific for heart failure? - Correct Answers: B-type natriuretic peptide
