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ATI Cardiovascular Proctored Exam Version 2 Newest
2025/ 2026 Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
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A nurse is assessing a client who has dilated
cardiomyopathy. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect?
a. Dyspnea on exertion
b. Tracheal deviation
c. Pericardial rub
d. Weight loss - ANSWER-a. Dyspnea on exertion
rationale:
The nurse should identify dyspnea on exertion as an
expected manifestation of dilated cardiomyopathy.
Dyspnea on exertion is due to ventricular compromise and
reduced cardiac output.
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A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of angina
and is scheduled for exercise electrocardiography at 1100.
Which of the following statements by the client requires
the nurse to contact the provider for possible
rescheduling?
a. "I'm still hungry after the bowl of cereal I ate at 7 a.m."
b. "I didn't take my heart pills this morning because the
doctor told me not to."
c. "I have had chest pain a couple of times since I saw my
doctor in the office last week."
d. "I smoked a cigarette this morning to calm my nerves
about having this procedure." - ANSWER-d. "I smoked a
cigarette this morning to calm my nerves about having this
procedure."
rationale:
Smoking prior to this test can change the outcome and
places the client at additional risk. The procedure should
be rescheduled if the client has smoked before the test.
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A nurse is performing a cardiac assessment on a client.
Identify the area the nurse should inspect when evaluating
the point of maximal impulse. - ANSWER-Mitrial.
rationale:
Inspection of this location allows the nurse to assess for
pulsations of the apex area of the heart, which is
considered the apical pulse or point of maximal impulse.
The point of maximal impulse is located at the left fifth
intercostal space in the midclavicular line.
A nurse is admitting a client who has a leg ulcer and a
history of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following focused
assessments should the nurse use to help differentiate
between an arterial ulcer and a venous stasis ulcer?
a. Explore the client's family history of peripheral vascular
disease.
b. Note the presence or absence of pain at the ulcer site.
c. Inquire about the presence or absence of claudication.
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d. Ask if the client has had a recent infection. - ANSWER-
c. Inquire about the presence or absence of claudication.
rationale:
Knowing if the client is experiencing claudication helps
differentiate venous from arterial ulcers. Clients who have
arterial ulcers experience claudication, but those who have
venous ulcers do not.
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of deep-
vein thrombosis and is receiving warfarin. Which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that the
medication is effective?
a. Hemoglobin 14 g/dL
b. Minimal bruising of extremities
c. Decreased blood pressure
d. INR 2.0 - ANSWER-d. INR 2.0
ATI Cardiovascular Proctored Exam Version 2 Newest
2025/ 2026 Complete Questions And Correct Detailed
Answers With Rationales (Verified Answers) |Already
Graded A+||NEWEST EXAM!!!!
A nurse is assessing a client who has dilated
cardiomyopathy. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect?
a. Dyspnea on exertion
b. Tracheal deviation
c. Pericardial rub
d. Weight loss - ANSWER-a. Dyspnea on exertion
rationale:
The nurse should identify dyspnea on exertion as an
expected manifestation of dilated cardiomyopathy.
Dyspnea on exertion is due to ventricular compromise and
reduced cardiac output.
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A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of angina
and is scheduled for exercise electrocardiography at 1100.
Which of the following statements by the client requires
the nurse to contact the provider for possible
rescheduling?
a. "I'm still hungry after the bowl of cereal I ate at 7 a.m."
b. "I didn't take my heart pills this morning because the
doctor told me not to."
c. "I have had chest pain a couple of times since I saw my
doctor in the office last week."
d. "I smoked a cigarette this morning to calm my nerves
about having this procedure." - ANSWER-d. "I smoked a
cigarette this morning to calm my nerves about having this
procedure."
rationale:
Smoking prior to this test can change the outcome and
places the client at additional risk. The procedure should
be rescheduled if the client has smoked before the test.
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A nurse is performing a cardiac assessment on a client.
Identify the area the nurse should inspect when evaluating
the point of maximal impulse. - ANSWER-Mitrial.
rationale:
Inspection of this location allows the nurse to assess for
pulsations of the apex area of the heart, which is
considered the apical pulse or point of maximal impulse.
The point of maximal impulse is located at the left fifth
intercostal space in the midclavicular line.
A nurse is admitting a client who has a leg ulcer and a
history of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following focused
assessments should the nurse use to help differentiate
between an arterial ulcer and a venous stasis ulcer?
a. Explore the client's family history of peripheral vascular
disease.
b. Note the presence or absence of pain at the ulcer site.
c. Inquire about the presence or absence of claudication.
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d. Ask if the client has had a recent infection. - ANSWER-
c. Inquire about the presence or absence of claudication.
rationale:
Knowing if the client is experiencing claudication helps
differentiate venous from arterial ulcers. Clients who have
arterial ulcers experience claudication, but those who have
venous ulcers do not.
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of deep-
vein thrombosis and is receiving warfarin. Which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that the
medication is effective?
a. Hemoglobin 14 g/dL
b. Minimal bruising of extremities
c. Decreased blood pressure
d. INR 2.0 - ANSWER-d. INR 2.0
