ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 4
A nurse is performing blood pressure screenings at a local health fair. While obtaining subjective assessment data from a patient with hypertension, the nurse learns that the patient has a family history of hypertension and she herself has high cholesterol and lipid levels. The patient says she smokes one pack of cigarettes daily and drinks 'about a pack of beer' every day. The nurse notes what nonmodifiable risk factor for hypertension?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unlike cholesterol levels, alcohol intake and adherence to treatment, family history is not modifiable.
Question 2 of 4
Which is NOT a baroreceptor site?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulmonary circulation is not a primary site for baroreceptors; they are mainly located in the carotid sinus and aortic arch.
Question 3 of 4
Considering conduction rates in myocardial cells, which statement is TRUE?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Perkinje fibres are fast-conducting fibres capable of transmitting depolarisation at speeds up to 4 m/sec.
Question 4 of 4
Within the circulation, where is blood pressure highest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood pressure is highest in the left ventricle as it pumps oxygenated blood into the systemic circulation.