Chapter 14: The Heart

Question 1

Which of the following is characterized by weak contraction of myocardium leading to improper emptying of chambers

a. systolic dysfunction
b. diastolic dysfunction
c. regurgitant flow
d. shunted flow

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which among the six principal mechanism resulting in a broken heart is characterized by overwork of myocardium due to lesions that prevent valve opening or cause increased ventricular chamber pressures

a. failure of the pump
b. obstruction to flow
c. regurgitant flow
d. shunted flow
e. disorders of cardiac conduction
f. rupture of the heart or major vessel

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is defined as the condition in which the heart cannot pump blood to adequately meet the metabolic demands of peripheral tissues

a. congestive heart failure
b. hypertension
c. myocardial infarction
d. fluid overload

Answer 3

A also called heart failure