Test 2 Chapter 12

Question 1

Adrenergic

Answer 1

Epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine (noradrenaline), or a similar substance acts as a neurotransmitter.

Question 2

Angioplasty

Answer 2

Procedure used to open blocked coronary arteries caused by coronary artery disease

Question 3

Aschoff Bodies

Answer 3

Localized lesions in the heart muscle that can interfere with conduction post myocarditis (inflammation)

Question 4

Autoregulation

Answer 4

Ability of the heart to adapt its blood supply by dilating or constricting

Question 5

Baroreceptors

Answer 5

Detect change in pressure, blood pressure in the heart

Question 6

Aldosterone

Answer 6

Increases blood volume by increasing resorption of Na ions and water

Question 7

ADH

Answer 7

Increases water resorption through the kidneys increasing blood volume. AKA Vasopressin which causes vasoconstriction

Question 8

Cardiac Output

Answer 8

Volume of blood ejected by the ventricle in 1 minute. CO= HR x Stroke Volume

Question 9

Bradycardia

Answer 9

Slow HR

Question 10

Cardiomegaly

Answer 10

Enlarged heart (chambers enlarge and wall of ventricle thickens)

Question 11

Ectopic

Answer 11

An early, missed, or extra heartbeat. It happens because something goes wrong with your heart’s electrical system

Question 12

Electrodes

Answer 12

Electrodes (small, plastic patches that stick to the skin) are placed at certain spots on the chest, arms, and legs.

Question 13

Endarterectomy

Answer 13

Procedure that removes fatty deposits blocking one of the two carotid arteries

Question 14

Hemoptysis

Answer 14

Blood stained sputum

Question 15

Microcirculation

Answer 15

Reduced when patient is in shock with less cardiac output

Question 16

Orthopnea

Answer 16

Difficulty breathing while laying down

Question 17

Syncope

Answer 17

Syncope is used to describe a loss of consciousness for a short period of time.

Question 18

Tachycardia

Answer 18

Fast HR

Question 19

Troponins

Answer 19

Blood test is used to measure the levels of blood protein that tends to release when the heart muscle is damaged. The more damage the higher the levels.