ATI RN
100 Questions on the Cardiovascular System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is true in reference to a blood transfusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Transfusions (B) treat anemia; mismatched types cause agglutination (C).
Question 2 of 5
A form of circulatory shock common in young children with severe diarrhea or vomiting is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypovolemic shock (A) results from fluid loss (e.g., diarrhea), reducing blood volume. Anaphylactic (B) is allergic, obstructive (C) is blockage, hemorrhagic (D) is bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
In which septum is it normal to find openings in the adult?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: No septa normally have openings in adults (D). Fetal interatrial septum has the foramen ovale, but it closes at birth.
Question 4 of 5
The earliest organ to form and begin function within the developing human is the
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The heart (D) forms and beats by ~3-4 weeks, the earliest functioning organ.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following adverse reactions should the nurse assess in a 70-year-old adult who is receiving a continuous infusion of lidocaine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lidocaine (C) can cause confusion, especially in older adults, as a CNS side effect. Hypertension (A), osteoarthritis (B), and visual changes (D) are unrelated.