ATI Adult Medical-Surgical
Cardiovascular Disorders Exam – Unit 4 |
2025/2026 Latest Edition | Real Exam-
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100% Accuracy | ATI Adult Med-Surg
Mastery | Graded A+
How long should a pt fast before having a lipid profile taken? -CORRECTANSWER 12-
14 hours is recommended
Total cholesterol -CORRECTANSWER less that 200 mg/dL
Triglycerides M and F -CORRECTANSWER M: 40-160 mg/dL
F: 35-135 mg/dL
LDL cholesterol -CORRECTANSWER less than 130 mg/dL
HDL cholesterol -CORRECTANSWER greater than 60 mg/dL
Which cardiac enzymes are used to test for heart damage/heart disease? What are
their normal ranges? -CORRECTANSWER - CK MB: 0%-5% of total CK
- Troponin T: less than 0.1 ng/mL
,- Troponin I: less than 0.03 ng/mL
- Myoglobin: less than 90 mcg/L
What is a transthoacic echocardiography? -CORRECTANSWER Used to diagnose
valve disorders and cardiomyopathy; evaluate the size, shape, and motion of the
structure of the heart; and measure the ejection fraction. It is noninvasive and takes up
to an hour. During the procedure, instruct the client to lie on their left side and remain
still.
What is a transesophageal echocardiogram? -CORRECTANSWER Swallow the
transducer (down pt's throat into esophagus)
Takes clear images of heart structures & valves with less interference from chest wall &
lungs
Locates blood clots & plaque
*used in obese pt's*
Nursing care same as those undergoing a bronchoscophy. Watch for return of cough
and gag reflex, amintain HOB at 45 degreses +, monitor oxygenation and LOC
What is a stress test? -CORRECTANSWER Pt exercises the cardiac muscle by walking
on a treadmill. Provides information regarding the workload of the heart. Test is
discontinued once the heart rate reaches a certain rate
, Do you need informed consent for a stress test? -CORRECTANSWER Yes
What meds can be administered for a pharmacological stress test? -
CORRECTANSWER adenosine
bodutamine
regadenoson
dipyridamole
What instructions should be given to a pt regarding food and substances before a stress
test? -CORRECTANSWER fast 2-4 hours before
avoid tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine before the test
What needs to be applied to the pt during a stress test? -CORRECTANSWER 12 lead
EKG
Hemodynamic monitoring -CORRECTANSWER involves special indwelling catheters,
which provides information about blood volume and perfusion, fluid status, and how well
the heart is pumping
What is mixed venous oxygen saturation? -CORRECTANSWER SvO2; indicates the
balance between oxygen supply and demand. Measured by a pulmonary artery cath.
Cardiovascular Disorders Exam – Unit 4 |
2025/2026 Latest Edition | Real Exam-
Based Questions and Verified Answers |
100% Accuracy | ATI Adult Med-Surg
Mastery | Graded A+
How long should a pt fast before having a lipid profile taken? -CORRECTANSWER 12-
14 hours is recommended
Total cholesterol -CORRECTANSWER less that 200 mg/dL
Triglycerides M and F -CORRECTANSWER M: 40-160 mg/dL
F: 35-135 mg/dL
LDL cholesterol -CORRECTANSWER less than 130 mg/dL
HDL cholesterol -CORRECTANSWER greater than 60 mg/dL
Which cardiac enzymes are used to test for heart damage/heart disease? What are
their normal ranges? -CORRECTANSWER - CK MB: 0%-5% of total CK
- Troponin T: less than 0.1 ng/mL
,- Troponin I: less than 0.03 ng/mL
- Myoglobin: less than 90 mcg/L
What is a transthoacic echocardiography? -CORRECTANSWER Used to diagnose
valve disorders and cardiomyopathy; evaluate the size, shape, and motion of the
structure of the heart; and measure the ejection fraction. It is noninvasive and takes up
to an hour. During the procedure, instruct the client to lie on their left side and remain
still.
What is a transesophageal echocardiogram? -CORRECTANSWER Swallow the
transducer (down pt's throat into esophagus)
Takes clear images of heart structures & valves with less interference from chest wall &
lungs
Locates blood clots & plaque
*used in obese pt's*
Nursing care same as those undergoing a bronchoscophy. Watch for return of cough
and gag reflex, amintain HOB at 45 degreses +, monitor oxygenation and LOC
What is a stress test? -CORRECTANSWER Pt exercises the cardiac muscle by walking
on a treadmill. Provides information regarding the workload of the heart. Test is
discontinued once the heart rate reaches a certain rate
, Do you need informed consent for a stress test? -CORRECTANSWER Yes
What meds can be administered for a pharmacological stress test? -
CORRECTANSWER adenosine
bodutamine
regadenoson
dipyridamole
What instructions should be given to a pt regarding food and substances before a stress
test? -CORRECTANSWER fast 2-4 hours before
avoid tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine before the test
What needs to be applied to the pt during a stress test? -CORRECTANSWER 12 lead
EKG
Hemodynamic monitoring -CORRECTANSWER involves special indwelling catheters,
which provides information about blood volume and perfusion, fluid status, and how well
the heart is pumping
What is mixed venous oxygen saturation? -CORRECTANSWER SvO2; indicates the
balance between oxygen supply and demand. Measured by a pulmonary artery cath.
