ATI LPN
Questions About the Cardiovascular System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is NOT true of artery structure and function?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood toward the heart.
Question 2 of 5
The membrane that surrounds and protects the heart is called the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The pericardium is the protective sac around the heart.
Question 3 of 5
The volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle into the aorta each minute is called the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac output is the total volume of blood pumped by the left ventricle per minute and is a key measure of heart performance.
Question 4 of 5
Blockage of the hepatic portal vein can cause an increase in capillary pressure in other veins of the abdomen, leading to abdominal bloating called ascites.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatic portal vein blockage increases pressure in abdominal veins, causing fluid leakage into the abdomen (ascites).
Question 5 of 5
The thickest layer of tissue in the heart wall is the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The myocardium, the muscular layer, is the thickest part of the heart wall for pumping.