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NCLEX Cardiovascular Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is another name for the visceral layer of the pericardium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The visceral pericardium is also called the epicardium, adhering to the heart's surface.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following most accurately describes what is measured by an electrocardiogram?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An ECG measures the electrical activity of the heart, reflecting its conductivity.
Question 3 of 5
On an ECG, the T wave represents:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The T wave on an ECG corresponds to the repolarization of the ventricles, which occurs as the ventricular muscles recover their resting state after contraction.
Question 4 of 5
While admitting an 82-yr-old patient with acute decompensated heart failure to the hospital, the nurse learns that the patient lives alone and sometimes confuses the 'water pill' with the 'heart pill.' When planning for the patient's discharge the nurse will facilitate a
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The data about the patient suggest that assistance in developing a system for taking medications correctly at home is needed. A home health nurse will assess the patient's home situation and help the patient develop a method for taking the two medications as directed. There is no evidence that the patient requires services such as a psychologist consult, long-term care, or around-the-clock home care.
Question 5 of 5
A fit 18 year old female student performs a 400m time trial in one minute. Sketch and label a graph to show a typical heart rate response from a point 5 minutes before the start of the run, during the time trial, and over the 20 minute recovery period.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heart rate rises due to increased demand, peaks during exercise, then gradually returns to normal.