Which of the following is not true of the myocardium?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following is not true of the myocardium?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All statements about the myocardium provided here are true.

Question 2 of 5

The period between the closure of the semilunar valve and the opening of the atrioventricular valves is called:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: This period is ventricular relaxation (diastole), where semilunar valves close (end of systole) and atrioventricular valves open to allow passive filling, though the term here aligns with relaxation before filling begins.

Question 3 of 5

Which assessment finding in a patient admitted with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) requires the most immediate action by the nurse?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A decrease in O2 saturation to less than 92% indicates hypoxemia, and the nurse should start supplemental O2 immediately. An increase in apical pulse rate, 1-kg weight gain, and decreases in urine output also indicate worsening heart failure and require nursing actions, but the low O2 saturation rate requires the most immediate nursing action.

Question 4 of 5

The heart is supplied by the cardiac nervous plexus which is composed of:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The cardiac plexus includes parasympathetic fibers from the vagus nerve and sympathetic fibers from the sympathetic trunk.

Question 5 of 5

The distribution of fenestrated blood capillaries without diaphragm?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Fenestrated capillaries without diaphragms are found in the renal glomerulus for filtration.

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