ch. 13 quiz study guide Flashcards
The muscle layer of the heart is called the
myocardium
The outer layer of the heart is called the
Pericardium
when administering CPR, the first action to take after calling 911:
begin chest compressions
The valve between the right atrium and the right ventricle is called the
tricuspid valve
The blood vessel that brings blood to the right atrium is called the
vena cava
The pacemaker of the heart is the
SA node
The heart contracts in this sequence
SA node, AV node, bundle branches
The device used to measure the electrical activity of the heart is called An:
EKG
A heart rate below 60 is called:
bradycardia
an inflammation of the inner layer of the heart is called:
endocarditis
The term “heart attack” is another name for:
myocardial infraction
The leading cause of death in the first hours after a heart attack is:
arrhythmia
The treatment for a heart attack may include all but:
antibiotics
The desirable blood level for total cholesterol is between:
125 and 150 mg/dL
The treatment for conduction defect may include:
insertion of a pacemaker
