ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Disease Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Atrial systole:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atrial systole generates the 'A' wave in the jugular pulse due to atrial contraction.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following terms describes the volume of blood ejected by the heart in one minute?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cardiac output represents the total volume of blood ejected by the heart per minute.
Question 3 of 5
Identify the valve that prevents blood from flowing back into the right ventricle.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The pulmonary semilunar valve prevents blood from flowing back into the right ventricle from the pulmonary artery.
Question 4 of 5
What causes the semilunar valves to open?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The semilunar valves open when the pressure in the ventricles exceeds the pressure in the pulmonary trunk and aorta, forcing the valves to open and eject blood into these vessels.
Question 5 of 5
Inflammation of veins, called________, is a serious condition because a thromboembolism may occur.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phlebitis refers to inflammation of veins, often associated with the risk of thrombus formation and subsequent embolism.