ATI Health Assess 3.0 Cardiovascular Week 8 Questions and Verified Answers (2024 / 2025) 100% Guarantee Pass
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ATI Health Assess 3.0 Cardiovascular Week 8 Questions and Verified Answers (2024 / 2025) 100% Guarantee Pass A nurse is assessing the anterior chest of a client. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report
Answer A forceful chest movement at the midclavicularline in the fourth interco...
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ATI Health Assess 3.0 Cardiovascular Week 8
Questions & Answers
1. A nurse is assessing the anterior chest of a client. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report
Answer A forceful chest movement at the midclavicularline in the fourth intercostal space
Rationale:
A forceful thrusting movement of the chest at the PMI is termed a heave or lift. This is an
unexpected finding and should be reported to the provider. This finding isassociated with an
enlarged left ventricle.
2. A nurse is assessing a client who reports an increase in their stress levelrelated to the
demands of their job. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
recommend for the client to reduce their stress
Answer Discuss the benefits of meditation with the client
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Rationale:
The nurse can provide the client with information about meditation, which is a stress-
reduction activity. The nurse may also discuss other stress-reduction activ-ities, such as yoga,
guided imagery, or hobbies.
3. A nurse has completed a cardiovascular assessment on a client. Which ofthe following
findings should the nurse report to the provider
Answer Capillary refillof 3 seconds
Rationale:
Capillary refill should be less than or equal to 2 seconds. This finding should bereported to the
provider for further evaluation.
4. A nurse is auscultating heart sounds. Identify the location where the nurseshould
listen to determine the apical pulse rate.(You will find hot spots to select in the artwork
below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to youranswer.): Answer D
Rationale:
D is correct. This area, at the apex of the heart, is where sounds generated by the mitral valve
between the left atrium and ventricle are best heard and is termed the apical impulse or point of
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