ATI LPN
Questions About the Cardiovascular System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which blood vessels leave the heart and transport blood to the lungs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation.
Question 2 of 5
Histologic sections (routine H&E stain) of lung reveal the alveoli to be filled with pale, nongranular pink fluid. Neither leukocytes nor erythrocytes are present within this fluid. What is the most likely (i.e., most common) cause of this abnormality?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Congestive heart failure causes pulmonary edema, with transudative pink fluid in alveoli on histology, without inflammatory cells or blood.
Question 3 of 5
After providing teaching about benazepril, which statement by the patient indicates correct understanding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Benazepril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. The medication inhibits the breakdown of bradykinin, which may cause a dry, hacking cough.
Question 4 of 5
What is the most important nursing intervention for a client prescribed furosemide for pulmonary edema secondary to heart failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide can cause hypokalemia, so potassium levels must be monitored.
Question 5 of 5
What assessment finding would indicate that spironolactone therapy is effective in a patient with heart failure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone reduces fluid overload, leading to improved respiratory status and decreased peripheral edema.