ATI LPN
Cardiovascular NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Blood from the stomach and intestines is transported to the liver by the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The hepatic portal vein carries nutrient-rich, deoxygenated blood from the GI tract to the liver.
Question 2 of 5
In comparison to a sedentary individual, a well-trained athlete will usually have all the following characteristics EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Athletes have a lower resting cardiac output due to a slower heart rate (bradycardia) and higher stroke volume, while cardiac reserve, stroke volume, and heart hypertrophy are increased.
Question 3 of 5
The tricuspid valve and left atrioventricular valves are names for the same structure.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The tricuspid valve is between the right atrium and ventricle, distinct from the left AV (mitral) valve.
Question 4 of 5
In fetal circulation, the ductus arteriosus and foramen ovale:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Both structures allow blood to bypass the nonfunctional fetal lungs.
Question 5 of 5
Cuspid valves open into:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cuspid valves (tricuspid and mitral) open into the ventricles of the heart.