ATI LPN
100 Questions on the Cardiovascular System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Blood pressure:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sounds of Korotkoff occur when turbulent flow develops as the cuff pressure decreases.
Question 2 of 5
The chamber that pumps oxygen rich blood to the body is the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta for systemic circulation.
Question 3 of 5
The contraction of the heart muscle is called
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Systole refers to the contraction phase of the heart muscle.
Question 4 of 5
Identify the process that allows for the movement of carbon dioxide between the blood and the tissue fluid.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carbon dioxide moves between blood and tissue fluid primarily via diffusion, driven by concentration gradients.
Question 5 of 5
Identify the blood vessel that is generally used to determine blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The brachial artery in the upper arm is used with a sphygmomanometer because it's large and accessible under the cuff.