NR 661-Cardiovascular Questions and
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What is the primary function of the left ventricle?
A) To receive oxygenated blood from the lungs
✔✔B) To pump oxygenated blood to the body
C) To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs
D) To regulate blood pressure
Which of the following is a common sign of heart failure?
A) Increased appetite
✔✔B) Shortness of breath
C) Decreased urination
D) Hyperactivity
What is the normal range for resting heart rate in adults?
A) 40-60 beats per minute
✔✔B) 60-100 beats per minute
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,C) 100-120 beats per minute
D) 120-140 beats per minute
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat hypertension?
A) Amoxicillin
✔✔B) Metoprolol
C) Insulin
D) Warfarin
What is the primary purpose of the cardiac conduction system?
A) To pump blood
B) To regulate blood pressure
✔✔C) To initiate and conduct electrical impulses
D) To store oxygen
Which type of heart murmur is most likely to indicate a pathological condition?
A) Physiological murmur
B) Innocent murmur
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,✔✔C) Systolic murmur
D) Diastolic murmur
What lifestyle modification is most effective in reducing cardiovascular disease risk?
A) Increasing caffeine intake
✔✔B) Smoking cessation
C) Increasing alcohol consumption
D) Sedentary lifestyle
In patients with atrial fibrillation, what is a common complication to monitor for?
A) Pulmonary embolism
✔✔B) Stroke
C) Myocardial infarction
D) Hypertension
What is the primary imaging modality used to assess coronary artery disease?
A) MRI
B) CT scan
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, ✔✔C) Angiography
D) Ultrasound
Which of the following is a characteristic of atherosclerosis?
A) Decreased blood flow to the heart
✔✔B) Hardening and narrowing of arteries
C) Decreased heart rate
D) Increased oxygen delivery to tissues
What is the role of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?
A) To contract the ventricles
✔✔B) To initiate electrical impulses and set the heart rate
C) To act as a secondary pacemaker
D) To monitor blood pressure
In a cardiac stress test, what is the purpose of monitoring the patient's heart rate and rhythm?
A) To assess lung function
✔✔B) To evaluate exercise capacity and cardiovascular response
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Answers Already Passed
What is the primary function of the left ventricle?
A) To receive oxygenated blood from the lungs
✔✔B) To pump oxygenated blood to the body
C) To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs
D) To regulate blood pressure
Which of the following is a common sign of heart failure?
A) Increased appetite
✔✔B) Shortness of breath
C) Decreased urination
D) Hyperactivity
What is the normal range for resting heart rate in adults?
A) 40-60 beats per minute
✔✔B) 60-100 beats per minute
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,C) 100-120 beats per minute
D) 120-140 beats per minute
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat hypertension?
A) Amoxicillin
✔✔B) Metoprolol
C) Insulin
D) Warfarin
What is the primary purpose of the cardiac conduction system?
A) To pump blood
B) To regulate blood pressure
✔✔C) To initiate and conduct electrical impulses
D) To store oxygen
Which type of heart murmur is most likely to indicate a pathological condition?
A) Physiological murmur
B) Innocent murmur
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,✔✔C) Systolic murmur
D) Diastolic murmur
What lifestyle modification is most effective in reducing cardiovascular disease risk?
A) Increasing caffeine intake
✔✔B) Smoking cessation
C) Increasing alcohol consumption
D) Sedentary lifestyle
In patients with atrial fibrillation, what is a common complication to monitor for?
A) Pulmonary embolism
✔✔B) Stroke
C) Myocardial infarction
D) Hypertension
What is the primary imaging modality used to assess coronary artery disease?
A) MRI
B) CT scan
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, ✔✔C) Angiography
D) Ultrasound
Which of the following is a characteristic of atherosclerosis?
A) Decreased blood flow to the heart
✔✔B) Hardening and narrowing of arteries
C) Decreased heart rate
D) Increased oxygen delivery to tissues
What is the role of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?
A) To contract the ventricles
✔✔B) To initiate electrical impulses and set the heart rate
C) To act as a secondary pacemaker
D) To monitor blood pressure
In a cardiac stress test, what is the purpose of monitoring the patient's heart rate and rhythm?
A) To assess lung function
✔✔B) To evaluate exercise capacity and cardiovascular response
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