ATI LPN
Cardiovascular Assessment Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The only veins in the body that carry oxygenated blood are the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The pulmonary veins are unique in carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.
Question 2 of 5
A 70-year-old male with a history of diabetes presents with sudden onset of severe chest pain radiating to the back. A CT scan shows a dissection flap in the ascending aorta. What is the most appropriate initial management?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An ascending aortic dissection is a surgical emergency due to the risk of rupture and cardiac tamponade. Immediate surgery is required.
Question 3 of 5
45yo man presents to your office reporting diplopia in all directions. He has a history of hypothyroidism. Blood work and brain magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) are entirely normal. What would you do next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Both B and C' because CT of the chest can reveal tumors (like thymoma) associated with myasthenia gravis, which causes diplopia, and EMG/NCV is useful for confirming neuromuscular junction disorders.
Question 4 of 5
All are true in anemia except.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thalassemia patients may require iron if deficient (e.g., from blood loss), though iron overload is a concern in transfusion-dependent cases. The absolute 'never' is incorrect. Other statements align with anemia pathophysiology.
Question 5 of 5
True or false: the risk factors for spinal epidural abscesses include epidural catheters, diabetes mellitus, alcoholism, HIV infection, bacteremia, and intravenous drug use.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This statement is true as all listed factors (epidural catheters, diabetes mellitus, alcoholism, HIV infection, bacteremia, and IV drug use) are well-documented risk factors for spinal epidural abscesses due to their association with infection or immune compromise.