Question 1

A source of an embolus causing an obstruction in the brain could be the:

Accepted Answer

A)  femoral vein. 
B)  pulmonary vein. 
C)  carotid artery. 
D)  coronary artery. 
A)  femoral vein. 
B)  pulmonary vein. 
C)  carotid artery. 
D)  coronary artery.

Question 2

Shock is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  failure of the heart to supply sufficient blood to body cells. 
B)  general hypoxia, causing damage to various organs. 
C)  decreased circulating blood and tissue perfusion. 
D)  loss of blood, causing severe hypoxia. 
A)  failure of the heart to supply sufficient blood to body cells. 
B)  general hypoxia, causing damage to various organs. 
C)  decreased circulating blood and tissue perfusion. 
D)  loss of blood, causing severe hypoxia.

Question 3

Septic emboli, a common complication of infective endocarditis, are a result of the fact that:

Accepted Answer

A)  vegetations are loosely attached and fragile. 
B)  the valves are no longer competent. 
C)  cardiac output is reduced. 
D)  heart contractions are irregular. 
A)  vegetations are loosely attached and fragile. 
B)  the valves are no longer competent. 
C)  cardiac output is reduced. 
D)  heart contractions are irregular.

Question 4

The cardiac reserve is:

Accepted Answer

A)  afterload. 
B)  the difference between the apical and radial pulses. 
C)  the ability of the heart to increase cardiac output when needed. 
D)  the extra blood remaining in the heart after it contracts. 
A)  afterload. 
B)  the difference between the apical and radial pulses. 
C)  the ability of the heart to increase cardiac output when needed. 
D)  the extra blood remaining in the heart after it contracts.

Question 5

Neurogenic (vasogenic) shock results from systemic vasodilation due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased peripheral resistance and less blood in the microcirculation. 
B)  increased permeability of all the blood vessels, leading to hypovolemia. 
C)  slower, less forceful cardiac contractions. 
D)  increased capacity of the vascular system and reduced venous return. 
A)  increased peripheral resistance and less blood in the microcirculation. 
B)  increased permeability of all the blood vessels, leading to hypovolemia. 
C)  slower, less forceful cardiac contractions. 
D)  increased capacity of the vascular system and reduced venous return.

A source of an embolus causing an obstruction in the brain could be the:

Shock is defined as:

Septic emboli, a common complication of infective endocarditis, are a result of the fact that:

The cardiac reserve is:

Neurogenic (vasogenic) shock results from systemic vasodilation due to:

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Exam 12: Cardiovascular System Disorders

A source of an embolus causing an obstruction in the brain could be the:

Shock is defined as:

Septic emboli, a common complication of infective endocarditis, are a result of the fact that:

The cardiac reserve is:

Neurogenic (vasogenic) shock results from systemic vasodilation due to:

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Pain

Inflammation and Healing

Infection

Immunity

Skin Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Lymphatic System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs

Endocrine System Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neoplasms and Cancer

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Complications Due to Pregnancy

Complications Due to Adolescence

Complications Due to Aging

Immobility and Associated Problems

Stress and Associated Problems

Substance Abuse and Associated Problems

Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

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