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Cardiovascular System Questions and Answers Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The right subclavian artery supplies:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The right subclavian artery supplies oxygenated blood to the right upper limb (forelimb in some species) and parts of the chest and neck. It does not supply the stomach, kidney, or liver, and arteries carry oxygenated blood (except pulmonary).
Question 2 of 5
Clients with mitral stenosis would likely manifest symptoms associated with congestion in the?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mitral stenosis obstructs flow from the left atrium to ventricle, causing congestion in the pulmonary circulation (lungs), leading to dyspnea and pulmonary edema. Other structures are not directly affected by this backup.
Question 3 of 5
A primary prevention for reducing a female patient's risk of developing coronary heart disease is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding excessive weight gain during pregnancy reduces long-term cardiovascular risk (e.g., obesity, hypertension). B is secondary prevention, C is for those at risk or post-event, and D treats symptoms, not prevents disease.
Question 4 of 5
Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a patient with chronic venous insufficiency?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic venous insufficiency leads to venous stasis, causing skin changes (e.g., ulcers, discoloration), making 'Skin Integrity, impaired' most appropriate. A may occur but is secondary, B is psychosocial, and C contradicts fluid retention.
Question 5 of 5
The largest artery in the body is the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The aorta (Choice A) is the largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle and distributing oxygenated blood to all systemic circulation. The pulmonary artery (Choice B) carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs but is smaller, the carotid artery (Choice C) supplies the head and neck, and the coronary artery (Choice D) feeds the heart muscle; none rival the aorta’s size or systemic role. Choice A is correct.