ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
If the sinoatrial node is setting the pace for the heartbeat, it will usually be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under normal conditions, the SA node sets a pace of approximately 70-75 beats per minute.
Question 2 of 5
A 53-yr-old patient with stage D heart failure and type 2 diabetes asks the nurse whether heart transplant is a possible therapy. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Indications for a heart transplant include end-stage heart failure (stage D), but other factors such as coping skills, family support, and patient motivation to follow the rigorous posttransplant regimen are also considered. Patients with diabetes who have well-controlled blood glucose levels may be candidates for heart transplant. Although heart transplants can be associated with many complications, there are no data to suggest that the patient could not manage the care.
Question 3 of 5
Explain what is meant by the term 'cardiovascular drift'.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cardiovascular drift involves physiological changes maintaining cardiac output during prolonged exercise.
Question 4 of 5
Umbilical vein which drains into the sinus venosus originate from?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The umbilical vein carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus, draining into the sinus venosus.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is most characteristic of atrial fibrillation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation reduces ventricular filling efficiency by 20-30% due to irregular atrial activity.