ATI Med Surg Proctored Exam (Perfusion &Metabolism)

A nurse reviews the client's telemetry monitor at the beginning of the shift. The monitor displays the following image in a 6-second time period. Which cardiac rhythm should the nurse document in the

A nurse is caring for a client in the provider's office. The client is at the highest risk for developing _____ evidenced by the client's _____

A nurse is caring for a client who has atrial fibrillation and is receiving heparin. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has an implantable cardioverter/defibrillator (ICD). Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and a prolonged prothrombin time of 30 seconds. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?

A nurse is preparing to administer verapamil by IV bolus to a client who is having cardiac dysrhythmias. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor when giving this medication

A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 81mg to a client who has atrial fibrillation. The nurse should explain that the purpose of this medication is which of the following.

A nurse is caring for a client who has recently undergone cardiopulmonary arrest. The emergency response team has successfully restored a pulse but the client now has symptomatic bradycardia. The nurs

A nurse is teaching a client about causes of biliary cirrhosis. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is interpreting a client's ECG strip. Which of the following components of the ECG should the nurse examine to determine the time it takes for ventricular depolarization and repolarization?

A client taking methimazole reports a sudden onset of fever and sore throat. What is the priority action the nurse should take?

A patient who underwent subtotal thyroidectomy is experiencing muscle cramps and tingling around the mouth. Which interventions should the nurse prioritize? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is teaching a client who has hepatitis B and C. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A nurse is caring for two patients: one with ventricular tachycardia (VT) who has a pulse but is hemodynamically unstable, and another in pulseless ventricular fibrillation (VF). Which statement best

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results and notes that a client has an elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of liver disease. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

A client suddenly develops the rhythm displayed on the monitor. Which cardiac rhythm does this represent? Review the image provided with this question.

A nurse is preparing to administer Adenosine to a client with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Which client condition should prompt the nurse to question the administration of adenosine?

A nurse is monitoring a client who is on telemetry. Which of the following findings on the ECG strip should the nurse recognize as normal sinus rhythm?

A nurse is assessing a client who is admitted with hyperthyroidism. The client reports a weight loss of 5.4 kg (12 lb) in the last 2 months, increased appetite, increased perspiration, fatigue, menstr

A nurse is caring for a client on a medical-surgical unit. Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of liver disease. Which of the following lab values should the nurse expect the health care provider to order to support the diagnosis?

A nurse is reviewing statements made by a colleague about the medical management of a patient with hepatic encephalopathy receiving lactulose, rifaximin, and a protein-restricted diet. Which statement

A nurse is caring for a client recently admitted to the medical-surgical unit. For each body system below, identify the potential nursing intervention that would be appropriate for the care of the cli

A nurse in an urgent care center is assessing a client who reports a sudden onset of irregular palpitations, fatigue, and dizziness. The nurse finds a rapid and irregular heart rate with a significant