ATI ALL ( ATI Cardiovascular,ATI Cancer and Urinary,ATI Respiratory &
Fluid/Elees)
ATI Cardiovascular
A nurse is providing teaching about a heart healthy diet to a group of clients with hypertension.
Which of the following statements by one of the clients indicates a need for further teaching?
-"I may eat 10 ounces of lean protein each day."
A nurse is providing teaching for client who has a new diagnosis of angina pectoris. The nurse
should give the client which of the following Information about anginal pain?
-exertion and anxiety can trigger the pain
A nurse in an emergency department 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.)
-Nausea
-Tachycardia
-Diaphoresis
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for
captopril. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
-do not use salt substitutes while taking this medication
A nurse caring for a client who came to the emergency department reporting chest pain. The
provider suspects a myocardial infarction. While waiting for the troponin levels report the client
asks what this blood test will show. Which of the following explanations should the nurse
provide the client?
-troponin is a heart muscle protein that appears in the bloodstream when there is damage to the
heart
A nurse providing teaching to a client who has stable angina and a new prescription for
transdermal nitroglycerin. Which of the following Instructions should the nurse include? (Select
all that apply.)
-apply the patch to a hairless area and rotate sites
,ATI ALL ( ATI Cardiovascular,ATI Cancer and Urinary,ATI Respiratory &
Fluid/Elees)
-apply a new patch each morning
-remove the patch for 10 to 12 hr daily
A nurse teaching a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for atenolol. Which of the
following findings should the nurse include as adverse effects of this medication?
-bradycardia
A nurse providing teaching to a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
-take the medication early in the day
A nurse in the emergency room is caring for a client who presents with manifestations that a
myocardial infarction. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse take first?
-initiate oxygen therapy
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and has severe gestational
hypertension. Which of the following actions should the nurse expect to implement? (Select all
that apply.)
-administer magnesium sulfate IV
-provide a dark, quiet environment
-ensure that calcium gluconate is readily available
A nurse is reviewing blood pressure classifications with a group of nurses at an in-service
meeting. Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for the development of
hypertension?
-obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has stable angina and a new prescription for
nitroglycerin oral, sustained-release capsules. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include?
,ATI ALL ( ATI Cardiovascular,ATI Cancer and Urinary,ATI Respiratory &
Fluid/Elees)
-Swallow the capsules whole
A nurse caring for a client who has hypertension and has a potassium level of 6.8mEq /L. Which
of the following actions should the nurse taken?
-obtain a 12-lead ECG
A nurse is caring for a client who reports a new onset of severe chest pain. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to determine the is experiencing a myocardial infarction?
-perform a 12-lead ECG
A is providing instructions to a client who has a new prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin
(Nitrostat) to treat angina pectoris. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
-place the tablet under your tongue, and then take a small sip of water
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking lisinopril to treat hypertension. Which of the following
findings a priority to report?
-swelling of the tongue
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who had an infarction 3 hrs ago. The nurse
should expect which of the following laboratory values to be elevated?
-troponin I
A nurse caring for a client who has hypertension develops epistaxis. Which of the following
actions the nurse rake? (Select all that apply.)
-apply pressure to the nares
-place ice to the bridge of the client’s nose
-move the client into high-Fowler’s position
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for verapamil for
, ATI ALL ( ATI Cardiovascular,ATI Cancer and Urinary,ATI Respiratory &
Fluid/Elees)
angina. Which of the following Instructions should the nurse include?
Fluid/Elees)
ATI Cardiovascular
A nurse is providing teaching about a heart healthy diet to a group of clients with hypertension.
Which of the following statements by one of the clients indicates a need for further teaching?
-"I may eat 10 ounces of lean protein each day."
A nurse is providing teaching for client who has a new diagnosis of angina pectoris. The nurse
should give the client which of the following Information about anginal pain?
-exertion and anxiety can trigger the pain
A nurse in an emergency department 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.)
-Nausea
-Tachycardia
-Diaphoresis
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for
captopril. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
-do not use salt substitutes while taking this medication
A nurse caring for a client who came to the emergency department reporting chest pain. The
provider suspects a myocardial infarction. While waiting for the troponin levels report the client
asks what this blood test will show. Which of the following explanations should the nurse
provide the client?
-troponin is a heart muscle protein that appears in the bloodstream when there is damage to the
heart
A nurse providing teaching to a client who has stable angina and a new prescription for
transdermal nitroglycerin. Which of the following Instructions should the nurse include? (Select
all that apply.)
-apply the patch to a hairless area and rotate sites
,ATI ALL ( ATI Cardiovascular,ATI Cancer and Urinary,ATI Respiratory &
Fluid/Elees)
-apply a new patch each morning
-remove the patch for 10 to 12 hr daily
A nurse teaching a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for atenolol. Which of the
following findings should the nurse include as adverse effects of this medication?
-bradycardia
A nurse providing teaching to a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
-take the medication early in the day
A nurse in the emergency room is caring for a client who presents with manifestations that a
myocardial infarction. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse take first?
-initiate oxygen therapy
A nurse is admitting a client who is at 37 weeks of gestation and has severe gestational
hypertension. Which of the following actions should the nurse expect to implement? (Select all
that apply.)
-administer magnesium sulfate IV
-provide a dark, quiet environment
-ensure that calcium gluconate is readily available
A nurse is reviewing blood pressure classifications with a group of nurses at an in-service
meeting. Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for the development of
hypertension?
-obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has stable angina and a new prescription for
nitroglycerin oral, sustained-release capsules. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include?
,ATI ALL ( ATI Cardiovascular,ATI Cancer and Urinary,ATI Respiratory &
Fluid/Elees)
-Swallow the capsules whole
A nurse caring for a client who has hypertension and has a potassium level of 6.8mEq /L. Which
of the following actions should the nurse taken?
-obtain a 12-lead ECG
A nurse is caring for a client who reports a new onset of severe chest pain. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take to determine the is experiencing a myocardial infarction?
-perform a 12-lead ECG
A is providing instructions to a client who has a new prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin
(Nitrostat) to treat angina pectoris. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
-place the tablet under your tongue, and then take a small sip of water
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking lisinopril to treat hypertension. Which of the following
findings a priority to report?
-swelling of the tongue
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who had an infarction 3 hrs ago. The nurse
should expect which of the following laboratory values to be elevated?
-troponin I
A nurse caring for a client who has hypertension develops epistaxis. Which of the following
actions the nurse rake? (Select all that apply.)
-apply pressure to the nares
-place ice to the bridge of the client’s nose
-move the client into high-Fowler’s position
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for verapamil for
, ATI ALL ( ATI Cardiovascular,ATI Cancer and Urinary,ATI Respiratory &
Fluid/Elees)
angina. Which of the following Instructions should the nurse include?
