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Cardiovascular System Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Veins, as compared to arteries:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The health care provider has written an order to measure a client's apical pulse every 8 hours. Using anatomical landmarks, which of the following best describes where the nurse should place the stethoscope to obtain this measurement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The apical pulse, or point of maximal impulse (PMI), is located at the left fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line, reflecting left ventricular function. Options with the third intercostal space or right of the sternum are incorrect, as they do not align with this anatomical landmark. (Source: Document, p. 62, Apex description)
Question 3 of 5
In the adult the majority of leukocytes are:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement about heparin is false?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Release of chemical substances from damaged tissues starts the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.