ATI RN
Cardiovascular System Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with cardiogenic shock receives a nursing diagnosis of decreased cardiac output. With the appropriate interventions, the anticipated outcome is for the patient to achieve:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
In the fetus, fully oxygenated blood is carried by the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Veins, as compared to arteries:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Sympathetic impulses to the smooth muscles in the walls of arteries and arterioles produce:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The health care provider has written an order to measure a client's apical pulse every 8 hours. Using anatomical landmarks, which of the following best describes where the nurse should place the stethoscope to obtain this measurement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The apical pulse, or point of maximal impulse (PMI), is located at the left fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line, reflecting left ventricular function. Options with the third intercostal space or right of the sternum are incorrect, as they do not align with this anatomical landmark. (Source: Document, p. 62, Apex description)