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SFA MODULE 11 (BLOOD & CIRCULATORY) Flashcards

1
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The large blood vessel that collects most of the venous blood from organs located elow the level of the diaphragm is the:

Azygos vein

Common iliac

Great saphenous vein

Inferior vena cava

A

INFERIOR VENA CAVA

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A person’s blood pressure is generally taken with a cuff around the humerus where constriction is applied to the:

Subclavian artery

Ulnar artery

Radial artery

Brachial artery

A

BRACHIAL ARTERY

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3
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The blood vessels whose histological structure permits a two-way exchange of substances between blood and body cells are the:

Capillaries

Arterioles

Venules

All of the above

A

CAPILLARIES

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4
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The most common site for taking a person’s pulse is the:

Radial artery

Median artery

Carotis artery

Brachial artery

A

RADIAL ARTERY

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5
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The most common site for taking a blood samples is the:

Brachial vein

Ulnar vein

Median cubital vein

Brachial artery

A

MEDIAN CUBITAL VEIN

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6
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Korotkoff sounds are evaluated when:

Counting the apical heartbeat

Determining the blood pressure

Performing ultrasonography

Counting the respirations

A

DETERMINE THE BLOOD PRESSURE

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7
Q

Patients with which one of the following diseases are treated with injections of vitamin B-12?

Bell’s palsy

Crohn’s disease

Diabetes mellitus

Pernicious anemia

A

PERNICIOUS ANEMIA

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8
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what is the name of the artery that bifurcates into the internal and external carotid?

This structure is initially incised during carotid endarterectomy.

A

common carotid artery

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9
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This structure can be used as a conduit during a CABG.

Runs anterior-medially down leg.

A

greater saphenous vein

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10
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what are the layers of an artery?

A

tunica adventitia
tunica media
tunica intema

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11
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medical term that denotes an extremely disabling condition with characteristic exercise-induced cramping pain when oxygen supply does not meet demand in active muscles? Often the pain is relieved by rest.

A

claudication

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12
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These vessels have the highest concentration of oxygen.

located near the heart

A

pulmonary veins

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13
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When performing a high ligation and stripping of the great saphenous vein, this artery is located at the saphenofemoral junction and should be kept from injury.

A

Superficial external pudendal

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14
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the internal mammary arteries are a direct branch of this artery.

A

subclavian artery

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15
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What will the surgeon access using the Seldinger Technique?

A

Vessel access for percutaneous procedures

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16
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this artery is a direct branch of the internal carotid.

A

aorta

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17
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A mitral valve replacement patient coming off bypass shows signs of cardiac ischemia. What artery maybe occluded?

A

circumflex artery

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18
Q

Which of the following is a vein in the arm, commonly used for IV access during advance cardiac life support?

A

brachial vein

19
Q

This artery provides primary blood supply to the pancreas

A

superior mesenteric artery

20
Q

This artery is the most common site for peripheral aneurysm.

A

popliteal artery

21
Q

DVTs occur more commonly in this area:

A

left iliac vein

22
Q

This vein is found beneath the collarbone

A

subclavian vein

23
Q

Jaundice is one typical sign of:

sickle cell anemia.

aplastic anemia.

iron deficiency anemia.

acute leukemia.

A

sickle cell anemia

24
Q

All of the following apply to vitamin K EXCEPT:

it is used as an antidote for warfarin (Coumadin).

the liver requires it to produce prothrombin.

it is a fat-soluble vitamin.

the bone marrow requires it to synthesize hemoglobin.

A

the bone marrow requires it to synthesize hemoglobin.

25
Q

Which of the following diagnostic tests would be within the normal range for an individual with hemophilia A?

Bleeding time

Coagulation time

PTT time

Prothrombin time

A

bleeding time

26
Q

Which of the following would result from a reduced number of erythrocytes in the blood?

Increased hemoglobin in the blood

Decreased hematocrit

Increased risk of hemostasis

Decreased osmotic pressure of the blood

A

decreased hematocrit

27
Q

Petechiae and purpura are common signs of:

excessive hemolysis.

leucopenia.

increased bleeding.

hemoglobin deficit.

A

increased bleeding

28
Q

Why is excessive bleeding a common occurrence with acute leukemia?

Deficit of calcium ions

Impaired production of prothrombin and fibrinogen

Decreased platelets

Dysfunctional thrombocytes

A

decreased platelets

29
Q

Which of the following applies to the leukemias?

Chronic leukemias are more common in older people.

AML is the most common childhood leukemia.

Exposure to chemicals is not considered a predisposing factor.

Lymphoid tissue produces abnormal leukocytes.

A

Chronic leukemias are more common in older people.

30
Q

What are the two circulations that comprise the overall circulatory system?

Pulmonary and systemic circulations

Peripheral and central circulations

Cardiovascular and lymphatic circulations

Cardiopulmonary and peripheral circulations

A

Pulmonary and systemic circulations

31
Q

Which of the following occurs when disseminated intravascular coagulation develops?

Increased thrombocytes and blood clotting

Hemolysis with loss of blood cells

Massive sepsis and hemorrhage

Multiple thrombi and deficit of clotting factors

A

multiple thrombi and deficit of clotting factors

32
Q

Individuals with type O blood are considered to be universal donors because their blood:

contains A and B antibodies.

contains A and B antigens.

lacks A and B antibodies.

lacks A and B antigens.

A

lacks A and B antigens.

33
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Chronic blood loss causes anemia because of the:

shortened life span of the erythrocytes.

lower metabolic rate.

loss of protein and electrolytes.

smaller amount of recycled iron available

A

smaller amount of recycled iron available

34
Q

Predisposing factors to leukemia commonly include:

exposure to radiation.

certain fungal and protozoal infections.

familial tendency.

cigarette smoking.

A

exposure to radiation.

35
Q

What are the typical early general signs and symptoms of anemia?

Chest pain, palpitations

Jaundice, stomatitis

Pallor, dyspnea, and fatigue

Bradycardia, heat intolerance

A

Pallor, dyspnea, and fatigue

36
Q

Which of the following applies to the condition disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

It is usually a secondary complication.

It is always initiated by excessive bleeding.

It results in an inability of platelets to adhere.

It is not life threatening.

A

It is usually a secondary complication.

37
Q

Vitamin K is required by the liver to synthesize:

heparin.

prothrombin.

amino acids.

bilirubin.

A

prothrombin

38
Q

Which of the following substances acts as an anticoagulant?

Prothrombin

Heparin

Fibrinogen

Vitamin K

A

heprin

39
Q

Why is pernicious anemia treated with injections of vitamin B12?

An immune reaction in the stomach would destroy the vitamin.

Digestive enzymes would destroy the vitamin.

The vitamin irritates the gastric mucosa.

The ingested vitamin would not be absorbed into the blood.

A

The ingested vitamin would not be absorbed into the blood.

40
Q

What is the primary treatment for the leukemias?

Radiation

Chemotherapy

Surgery

Immunotherapy

A

chemotherapy

41
Q

Capillary walls consist of:

multiple endothelial layers.

a thick layer of smooth muscle.

two or three epithelial layers.

a single endothelial layer.

A

a single endothelial layer

42
Q

Thrombophilia can result in conditions such as:

severe chronic kidney disease.

peripheral vascular disease.

deficient calcium levels in the long bones.

excessive bleeding of hematomas.

A

peripheral vascular disease

43
Q

Multiple opportunistic infections develop with acute leukemia primarily because:

the number of white blood cells is decreased.

many circulating leukocytes are immature.

severe anemia interferes with the immune response.

decreased appetite and nutritional intake reduce natural defenses.

A

many circulating leukocytes are immature.

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