ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The human heart has four chambers.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The heart's four chambers—two atria and two ventricles—facilitate the separation of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.
Question 2 of 5
Mr. Gomez is asymptomatic with neuromuscular disorder and asks if he needs an ICD. Your recommendation would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In neuromuscular disorders, ICDs are recommended for primary and secondary prevention due to increased risk of sudden cardiac death, even if asymptomatic.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following diets should be prescribed to a patient with Parkinson disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low protein diets can enhance levodopa absorption in Parkinson's patients, improving motor symptom management.
Question 4 of 5
A 69 year-old woman with a 3 cm, lymph node negative, ER+ tumor
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This patient has an estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) tumor, which is typically responsive to endocrine therapy (e.g., tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors). Given her age and the tumor characteristics (3 cm, lymph node negative), endocrine therapy is a standard approach rather than immediate mastectomy, chemotherapy, or monitoring alone.
Question 5 of 5
Within a 2- 3 day time period, multiple patients from an ECF are seen in your ER with severe N/V and non-bloody diarrhea. Temperature elevations are minimal, if any. What is the most likely explanation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Norovirus is the most likely cause of outbreaks of gastroenteritis with these symptoms.