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Cardiovascular System Questions and Answers Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
If you are a universal recipient, you
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Universal recipients (AB+, D) have A/B antigens, no antibodies.
Question 2 of 5
The ductus venosus is a shunt that allows
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ductus venosus (C) shunts oxygenated blood from the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava, bypassing the liver, into the heart.
Question 3 of 5
The first heart sound represents which portion of the cardiac cycle?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first heart sound (S1) is the closing of AV valves (C) at the start of ventricular systole.
Question 4 of 5
After medication teaching on atenolol (Tenormin), which of the following statements by a client with diabetes mellitus demonstrates an understanding of the atenolol?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atenolol (B), a beta blocker, masks tachycardia, an early hypoglycemia sign in diabetics. It doesn’t cause hyperglycemia (A), or affect insulin action (C, D).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is instructing a client on clopidogrel bisulfate (Plavix). Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the effect of this drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clopidogrel (C), an antiplatelet, increases bleeding risk, requiring caution with other bleeding drugs. Ambulation (A), hypotension (B), and constipation (D) are unrelated.