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Cardiovascular NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which artery in the arm is used for measuring blood pressure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The brachial artery is commonly used for measuring blood pressure.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement does not accurately describe veins?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This is because the pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left ventricle.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a main branch of the subclavian artery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The subclavian artery gives rise to the vertebral artery and internal thoracic artery, but not the occipital artery (a branch of the external carotid).
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following phases of cardiac cycle follows immediately after the beginning of the QRS wave?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The QRS wave marks ventricular depolarization, followed by isovolumic contraction as ventricles begin to contract.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following vessels has the greatest total cross-sectional area in the circulatory system?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Capillaries have the greatest total cross-sectional area, facilitating exchange.