ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The blood comes back to the heart from the body through two big veins called the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The vena cavas (superior and inferior) return deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium.
Question 2 of 5
Most common cause of death in patient's undergoing elective AAA repair is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiovascular events, such as myocardial infarction, are the most common cause of death in elective AAA repair due to underlying atherosclerosis and perioperative stress.
Question 3 of 5
50 yo patient presents with numbness of the first three fingers of the right hand. Which of the following findings on physical exam are supportive of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tinel's sign (symptoms with tapping) is a classic finding in carpal tunnel syndrome, involving median nerve compression.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following mechanisms best explains how antimetabolites work in cancer treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antimetabolites (e.g., 5-FU, methotrexate) mimic normal substrates, competing for enzyme sites or incorporating into DNA/RNA, disrupting synthesis. Other options describe different drug classes (e.g., topoisomerase inhibitors, tyrosine kinase inhibitors).
Question 5 of 5
Suspecting acute Pneumocystis pneumonia, which is the most important study to immediately order?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ABGs are critical in assessing respiratory function and oxygenation status in suspected Pneumocystis pneumonia.