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Exam-Nurse 5315 University of Texas Arlington Mod 5 Dr. G class Spring 2025|Cardiovascular Qs &As
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Exam-Nurse 5315 University of Texas Arlington Mod 5Dr. G class Spring 2025|Cardiovascular Qs &As
During physical examination, what shows evidence of atherosclerotic disease? Correct-
Bruits
What are some treatments for PAD? Correct-1. Risk factor reduction (smoking cessation, tx
of diabetes, htn & dyslipidemia)
2.) Anti-platelet therapy
Symptoms of PAD should be managed with what medications? Correct-Vasodilators in
combination with anti-platelet or antithrombotic medications
- ex: Aspirin, cilostazol, ticlopidine or clopidogrel
What are the 4 chambers of the heart? Correct-2 atria and 2 ventricles
The atria and ventricles are separated by a ________ which divides the heart into _________.
Correct-Septum, right and left side
The atria receives __________ from the body Correct-Deoxygenated blood
, Exam-Nurse 5315 University of Texas Arlington Mod 5
Dr. G class Spring 2025|Cardiovascular Qs &As
What is the only artery in the body that carries de-oxygenated blood? Correct-pulmonary
artery
What is the path that blood travels in the heart? Correct-1de-oxygenated blood from body
goes to rt atrium--> rt atrium thru tricuspid valve--> rt ventricle--> rt ventricle -> pulmonic
valve --> pulmonary artery--> into lungs--> to alveoli for gas exchange--> oxygenated blood
now to pulmonary vein--> to lt atrium--> lt atrium thru mitral valve-->lt ventricle-->lt ventricle
to aorta--> rest of body to deliver o2 and nutrients
Right ventricle's job is to pump blood to the ___ whereas the lt ventricle pumps blood ___
Correct-lungs, to the entire body
The lt ventricle has a much _______ _______ to push against Correct-higher afterload
The pressure in the ___ side of the heart is greater than the ___ side of the heart Correct-
left: right
, Exam-Nurse 5315 University of Texas Arlington Mod 5
Dr. G class Spring 2025|Cardiovascular Qs &As
What are the 3 layers of the heart? Correct-1. Endocardium
2. Myocardium
3. Pericardium
What is the innermost layer of the heart that comes in contact with blood? Correct-
endocardium: made of simple squamous epithelium and underlying connective tissue
The middle layer of heart contains ____ and is called the ______ Correct-Myocytes:
responsible for heart contraction
Myocardium
What is the outermost layer of the heart and what is it made up of? Correct-Pericardium
1.) Fibrous pericardium- connective tissue and provides heart w/stability by connecting to
sternum anteriorly & diaphragm inferiorly
2.) Serous pericardium: 2 layers: epicardium (visceral layer) lies over the heart & contains the
coronary arteries. 2.) Parietal layer: above the epicardium & underneath fibrous pericardium
, Exam-Nurse 5315 University of Texas Arlington Mod 5
Dr. G class Spring 2025|Cardiovascular Qs &As
What part of the heart contains the coronary arteries? Correct-The pericardium--> in the
serous portion: epicardium (visceral layer)
The umbilical vein connect to the ____ circulation, but also connect to the _____ by the
______. Correct-hepatic circulation
inferior vena cava
ductus venosus
The ____ allows the oxygen-rich blood to to the _____in fetal circulation Correct-ductus
venosus
inferior vena cava
With fetal circulation, which side of the heart has the highest side of pressure? Correct-
Right side, then after birth when neonate takes first breath the left side then has the higher
pressure
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