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03: Cardiac Conditions Flashcards

1
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Which part of the heart receives blood through the tricuspid valve and ejects it through the pulmonic valve?

A. Right atrium
B. Left atrium
C. Right ventricle
D. Left ventricle

A

C

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Which part of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

A. Right atrium
B. Left atrium
C. Right ventricle
D. Left ventricle

A

B

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Which part of the heart receives blood through the mitral valve and ejects it through the aortic valve?

A. Right atrium
B. Left atrium
C. Right ventricle
D. Left ventricle

A

D

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Which part of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the superior vena cava?

A. Right atrium
B. Left atrium
C. Right ventricle
D. Left ventricle

A

A

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5
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Which of the aspects of blood pressure when the heart is “working”?

A. Diastole
B. Systole

A

B

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Which of the aspects of blood pressure when the heart is “relaxing”?

A. Diastole
B. Systole

A

A

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What is the standard for blood pressure?

A. 110/70
B. 100/60
C. 130/80
D. 120/95

A

C

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A patient presents with a narrowing of coronary arterial lumen as caused by a build up of plaque. What is her diagnosis?

A. Atherosclerosis
B. Coronary artery disease
C. Myocardial infarction
D. Heart failure

A

A

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A patient presents with angina (chest pain), dyspnea (difficulty breathing), nausea, indigestion, and lightheadedness/dizziness. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Atherosclerosis
B. Coronary artery disease
C. Myocardial infarction
D. Heart failure

A

B

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10
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True or false: Damage as a result of ischemia is reversible.

A

True

Damage is reversible up to a certain point. Reperfusion salvages injury but once lethal injury begins to develop, it is not reversible.

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True or false: Damage as a result of myocardial infarction is reversible.

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False

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12
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Unpredictable chest pain occurring at rest is known as:

A. Angina pectoris
B. Stable angina
C. Unstable angina
D. Variant angina

A

C

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A patient presents with angina (chest pain), dyspnea (difficulty breathing), nausea, indigestion, dizziness, fatigue, anxiety, and syncope (temporary loss of consciousness). What is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Atherosclerosis
B. Coronary artery disease
C. Myocardial infarction
D. Heart failure

A

C

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Systolic heart failure occurs when:

A. Plaque builds up in an artery
B. Heart contractions are not forceful resulting in less oxygen-rich blood
C. Ventricles do not relax properly causing less blood to enter the heart
D. A blood clot travels to the brain

A

B

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Dystolic heart failure occurs when:

A. Plaque builds up in an artery
B. Heart contractions are not forceful resulting in less oxygen-rich blood
C. Ventricles do not relax properly causing less blood to enter the heart
D. A blood clot travels to the brain

A

C

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16
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Which Functional Classification of heart failure is described below?

No limitation is experienced in any activities; there are no symptoms from ordinary activities

A. Class I
B. Class II
C. Class III
D. Class IV

17
Q

Which Functional Classification of heart failure is described below?

Marked limitation of any activity; the patient is comfortable only at rest.

A. Class I
B. Class II
C. Class III
D. Class IV

18
Q

Which Functional Classification of heart failure is described below?

Any physical activity brings on discomfort and symptoms occur at rest.

A. Class I
B. Class II
C. Class III
D. Class IV

19
Q

Which Functional Classification of heart failure is described below?

Slight, mild limitation of activity; the patient is comfortable at rest or with mild exertion.

A. Class I
B. Class II
C. Class III
D. Class IV

20
Q

What two symptoms of heart failure are different from that of myocardial infarction? Select all that apply

  • Shortness of breath
  • Palpitations
  • Fatigue
  • Chest pain
  • Swelling
A
  • Palpitations
  • Swelling
21
Q

What are 3 causes of structural heart disease?

A
  1. Stenosis
  2. Insufficiency
  3. Prolapse
22
Q

Any variation in the regular heartbeat is known as:

A. Atrial fibrillation
B. Ventricular fibrillation
C. Dysrhythmia
D. Myocardial infarction

23
Q

What is a coronary stent?

A

A cylindrical metal device placed within an artery at the site of an angioplasty

24
Q

What is a CABG?

A

Coronary artery bypass graft; other vessels in the body are “harvested” in an effort to re-reroute blood flow within the heart.

25
Q

What are two common graft sites for a CABG?

A

Forearm
Leg

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