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Cardiovascular System Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The substance that stimulates formation of platelets is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thrombopoietin (A) drives platelet production.
Question 2 of 5
Venoconstriction increases which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Venoconstriction narrows veins, increasing pressure (A), flow (B), and venous return to the heart (C), thus all (D), aiding circulation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is not important in preventing backflow of blood?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chordae tendineae (A), papillary muscles (B), and AV valves (C) prevent backflow in ventricles. Endocardium (D) lines the heart but doesn’t prevent backflow.
Question 4 of 5
Ventricular relaxation immediately follows
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ventricular relaxation (diastole) follows ventricular repolarization (B), marked by the T wave.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with hypertension. Which of the following drugs should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dyazide (B), a diuretic combo, treats hypertension by reducing blood volume. Mexiletine (A) is an antiarrhythmic, digoxin (C) treats heart failure, warfarin (D) is an anticoagulant.