ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The muscular layer of the heart wall is the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The myocardium is the muscular layer responsible for heart contraction.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Vasomotor control mechanisms influence:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vasomotor control, regulated by the autonomic nervous system, primarily affects the diameter of arterioles, altering peripheral resistance and blood flow.
Question 4 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 5 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.