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Question 1 of 5

Impulses through the conduction system of the heart follow the ordered path:

A. A.V. node, S.A. node, Purkinje fibers, atrioventricular bundle

B. S.A. node, Purkinje fibers, atrioventricular bundle, A.V. node

C. S.A. node, A.V. node, atrioventricular bundle, Purkinje fibers

D. A.V. node, atrioventricular bundle, S.A. node, Purkinje fibers

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: S.A. node, A.V. node, atrioventricular bundle, Purkinje fibers

Question 2 of 5

The hormone produced in the heart that reduces the volume of blood

A. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

B. Aldosterone

C. Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

D. Renin

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

Question 3 of 5

A client has undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for the management of acute coronary syndrome. Following the procedure, the client develops a retroperitoneal hemorrhage. Which of the following nursing interventions is necessary if this occurs?

A. Prepare for intubation and mechanical ventilation

B. Assist the client to get out of bed to ambulate

C. Apply pressure to the lower back

D. Notify the provider and prepare for a CT scan or blood administration

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Notify the provider and prepare for a CT scan or blood administration

Question 4 of 5

The heart is located in the:

A. Thoracic cavity

B. Abdominal cavity

C. Pelvic cavity

D. Cranial cavity

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Thoracic cavity

Question 5 of 5

The blood vessels that are under the greatest pressure are:

A. large arteries

B. small arteries

C. veins

D. capillaries

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: large arteries