QMA PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS 6
(LESSONS 19-20)
veins - -Which blood vessels carry blood to the heart?
-arteries - -Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
-fight infection - -What is the function of white blood cells?
-carry iron in the form of hemoglobin - -What is the function of red blood
cells?
-helps prevent hemorrhage - -What is the function of platelets?
-pain about the heart - -What is the definition of angina pectoris?
-lack of oxygen supply to the heart - -What is the definition of myocardial
ischemia?
-edema (swelling) in feet and legs, cough and shortness of breath, fatigue,
tachycardia, lungs develop fluid. - -What are symptoms of congestive heart
failure (CHF)?
-build up of plaque deposits in blood vessels, causing narrowing of the
vessel - -define arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis
-pulse - -When the QMA administers cardiotonic medication such as
Lanoxin, which vital sign must be taken?
-if pulse is below 60 - -When would a QMA notify the nurse when taking a
pulse?
-true - -High B/P or hypertension (HTN) is when the systolic and diastolic
readings are above 140/90, they are both considered high.
- - -According to the cardiovascular medication list you received from RESQ,
_____ is in which drug classification?
-high B/P (hypertension) - -Aldomet treats which condition?
-increase urinary output and to treat hypertension (lower B/P) - -The actions
of diuretics is to increase B/P and decrease urinary output?
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