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100 Questions on the Cardiovascular System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Arteries are blood vessels that
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Arteries (C) lead away from the heart, carrying oxygenated blood (A) except pulmonary arteries (deoxygenated, B). Veins travel to the heart (D).
Question 2 of 5
During a routine physical examination, a client reports recent occipital headaches, blurred vision, fatigue, and increasing oedema. The nurse reports these findings as indicative of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Occipital headaches, blurred vision, fatigue, and edema suggest hypertension, which increases vascular pressure and fluid retention. Hypovolemia causes low volume, endocarditis involves infection, and tachycardia is arrhythmia-related.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who is in the 10th week of outpatient cardiac rehabilitation continues to exhibit symptoms of depression. When developing a discharge plan, the cardiac-vascular nurse includes:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Persistent depression requires professional intervention (counseling and possibly antidepressants), as it’s a serious condition post-cardiac event. Herbal remedies (B) lack evidence here, C is adjunctive, and D may not address the root psychological issue.
Question 4 of 5
A patient who underwent coronary artery bypass surgery demonstrates effective understanding of discharge teaching by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clarifying cardiac rehab timing shows understanding of recovery steps post-CABG. A (smoking), C (hot tubs risk infection), and D (driving too soon) indicate poor grasp of restrictions and rehab needs.
Question 5 of 5
Atherosclerosis is a condition characterized by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaques (fatty deposits) in artery walls, leading to their hardening and narrowing (Choice A). Inflammation of the heart (Choice B) is myocarditis, weakening of blood vessels (Choice C) could describe aneurysms, and excessive clotting (Choice D) relates to thrombosis. Only 'hardening of the arteries' accurately defines atherosclerosis.