10/17/24, 3:43 PM Pathophysiology Exam 3/Pathophysiology Exam 3 Practice Questions and Answers Latest 2024 Update(Complete test bank …
Pathophysiology Exam 3/Pathophysiology
Exam 3 Practice Questions and Answers Latest
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Which of the following 2) It is a potential space containing a very small
describes the pericardial amount of serous fluid.
cavity?
1) It contains sufficient
fluid to provide a
protective cushion for the
heart.
2) It is a potential space
containing a very small
amount of serous fluid.
3) It is lined by the
endocardium.
4) It is located between
the double-walled
pericardium and the
epicardium.
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The normal delay in 4) completing ventricular filling.
conduction through the
AV node is essential for:
1) preventing an
excessively rapid heart
rate.
2) limiting the time for a
myocardial contraction.
3) allowing the ventricles
to contract before the
atria.
4) completing ventricular
filling.
The cardiac reserve is: 3) the ability of the heart to increase cardiac
1) afterload. output when needed.
2) the difference
between the apical and
radial pulses.
3) the ability of the heart
to increase cardiac
output when needed.
4) the extra blood
remaining in the heart
after it contracts.
The first arteries to 3) coronary arteries.
branch off the aorta are
the: R and L
1) common carotid
arteries.
2) pulmonary arteries.
3) coronary arteries.
4) subclavian arteries.
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Cardiac output refers to: 2) the volume of blood ejected by a ventricle in
1) the amount of blood one minute.
passing through either of
the atria. CO = /1min
2) the volume of blood SV = /contraction
ejected by a ventricle in
one minute.
3) the volume of blood
ejected by each ventricle
in a single contraction.
4) the total number of
heartbeats in one minute.
A partial obstruction in a 3) angina attacks.
coronary artery will likely
cause: partial = angina, complete = MI
1) pulmonary embolus.
2) hypertension.
3) angina attacks.
4) myocardial infarction.
Calcium-channel 3) reducing cardiac and smooth muscle
blocking drugs are contractions.
effective in:
1) reducing the risk of
blood clotting.
2) decreasing the
attraction of cholesterol
into lipid plaques.
3) reducing cardiac and
smooth muscle
contractions.
4) decreasing all types of
cardiac arrhythmias.
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The term cardiac arrest 4) The cessation of all cardiac function
refers to which of the
following?
1) Condition where
cardiac output is less
than the demand
2) A decreased
circulating blood volume
3) Missing a ventricular
contraction
4) The cessation of all
cardiac function
Which of the following is 4) Uncontrolled essential hypertension
most likely to cause left-
sided congestive heart HTN = high systemic BP, so high aortic pressure
failure? causes LVH, causing LHF
1) Incompetent tricuspid
heart valve
2) Chronic pulmonary
disease
3) Infarction in the right
atrium
4) Uncontrolled essential
hypertension
In an infant, the initial 2) feeding problems.
indication of congestive
heart failure is often:
1) distended neck veins.
2) feeding problems.
3) low-grade fever and
lethargy.
4) frequent vomiting.
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