Question 1

Which of the following is not an action by the sympathetic nervous system to increase blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  release of norepinephrine 
B)  epinephrine released by the adrenal medulla 
C)  increasing peripheral resistance to increase blood pressure 
D)  secretion of angiotensin 
A)  release of norepinephrine 
B)  epinephrine released by the adrenal medulla 
C)  increasing peripheral resistance to increase blood pressure 
D)  secretion of angiotensin D

Question 2

Which of the following is a frequent cause of cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

A)  first-degree heart block 
B)  atrial fibrillation 
C)  sick sinus syndrome 
D)  ventricular fibrillation 
A)  first-degree heart block 
B)  atrial fibrillation 
C)  sick sinus syndrome 
D)  ventricular fibrillation D

Question 3

How often should a healthy individual between the ages of 20 and 50 have his or her cholesterol checked?

Accepted Answer

A)  every 6 months 
B)  once a year 
C)  every 3 years 
D)  every 5 years 
A)  every 6 months 
B)  once a year 
C)  every 3 years 
D)  every 5 years D

Question 4

What is a normal response to aging in the cardiovascular (CV)system?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased numbers of myocytes and cells within the conduction tissue 
B)  development of cardiac fibrosis 
C)  decreased calcium transport across membranes 
D)  higher capillary density 
A)  increased numbers of myocytes and cells within the conduction tissue 
B)  development of cardiac fibrosis 
C)  decreased calcium transport across membranes 
D)  higher capillary density

Question 5

What single intervention against coronary artery disease has the ability to influence the greatest number of risk factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  statin drugs 
B)  smoking cessation 
C)  exercise 
D)  low dose aspirin daily 
A)  statin drugs 
B)  smoking cessation 
C)  exercise 
D)  low dose aspirin daily

Question 6

What type of cardiomyopathy is the most common cause of sudden death in young competitive athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  delayed onset cardiomyopathy 
B)  dilated cardiomyopathy 
C)  hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 
D)  restrictive cardiomyopathy 
A)  delayed onset cardiomyopathy 
B)  dilated cardiomyopathy 
C)  hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 
D)  restrictive cardiomyopathy

Question 7

If dyspnea is relieved by leaning forward on the arms to lock the shoulder girdle,then the dysfunction is primarily within which body system?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiac 
B)  pulmonary 
C)  muscular 
D)  central nervous system 
A)  cardiac 
B)  pulmonary 
C)  muscular 
D)  central nervous system

Question 8

What disease is associated with thickening of the walls of the small arteries?

Accepted Answer

A)  atherosclerosis 
B)  Mönckeberg's arteriosclerosis 
C)  arteriosclerosis 
D)  coronary artery disease 
A)  atherosclerosis 
B)  Mönckeberg's arteriosclerosis 
C)  arteriosclerosis 
D)  coronary artery disease

Question 9

Which type of pericarditis is the PTA least likely to see?

Accepted Answer

A)  pericarditis in patients after open heart surgery 
B)  pericarditis in patients after radiation therapy 
C)  pericarditis in conjunction with autoimmune diseases 
D)  viral pericarditis 
A)  pericarditis in patients after open heart surgery 
B)  pericarditis in patients after radiation therapy 
C)  pericarditis in conjunction with autoimmune diseases 
D)  viral pericarditis

Question 10

Which of the following conditions would not cause cardiac syncope?

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphostatic hypotension 
B)  arrhythmia 
C)  coronary artery disease 
D)  hyperglycemia 
A)  lymphostatic hypotension 
B)  arrhythmia 
C)  coronary artery disease 
D)  hyperglycemia

Question 11

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing coronary artery disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexia 
B)  Hypotension 
C)  Hyperlipidemia 
D)  Female gender 
A)  Anorexia 
B)  Hypotension 
C)  Hyperlipidemia 
D)  Female gender

Question 12

Which of the following is indicative of an arterial ulcer?

Accepted Answer

A)  edema in the involved lower extremity, superficial wound with red wound base 
B)  wound over the lateral malleolus with minimum exudate and a dry wound bed 
C)  nonpainful wound with a craterlike center with an elevated rim 
D)  weeping wound above malleoli 
A)  edema in the involved lower extremity, superficial wound with red wound base 
B)  wound over the lateral malleolus with minimum exudate and a dry wound bed 
C)  nonpainful wound with a craterlike center with an elevated rim 
D)  weeping wound above malleoli

Question 13

A patient is beginning cardiac rehabilitation after recent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).Which of the following would be a clinical sign to discontinue or modify the patient's current exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  resting heart rate of 100 beats/min 
B)  oxygen saturation of 98% 
C)  body temperature of 99.1° F 
D)  blood pressure during exercise of 280/120 mm Hg 
A)  resting heart rate of 100 beats/min 
B)  oxygen saturation of 98% 
C)  body temperature of 99.1° F 
D)  blood pressure during exercise of 280/120 mm Hg

Question 14

Which of the following is a symptom of coronary microvascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  crushing chest pain 
B)  depression 
C)  cold sweat 
D)  nausea 
A)  crushing chest pain 
B)  depression 
C)  cold sweat 
D)  nausea

Question 15

Individuals with mitral valve prolapse typically _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are very limited by the disorder 
B)  have mild symptoms 
C)  are asymptomatic 
D)  have extreme lifestyle limitations 
A)  are very limited by the disorder 
B)  have mild symptoms 
C)  are asymptomatic 
D)  have extreme lifestyle limitations

Question 16

A physical therapist assistant (PTA)is treating a patient on cardiac medication in the home health setting.What are the effects of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)inhibitor on the heart and cardiovascular system?

Accepted Answer

A)  prevents constriction of blood vessels and retention of sodium and fluid 
B)  constricts arterioles and increases retention of sodium and fluid 
C)  alters conduction patterns in the heart 
D)  prevents blood clot formation 
A)  prevents constriction of blood vessels and retention of sodium and fluid 
B)  constricts arterioles and increases retention of sodium and fluid 
C)  alters conduction patterns in the heart 
D)  prevents blood clot formation

Question 17

Which of the following clinical symptoms is associated with orthostatic hypotension in the geriatric population?

Accepted Answer

A)  tachypnea 
B)  altered vision 
C)  hypervigilance 
D)  dyspnea 
A)  tachypnea 
B)  altered vision 
C)  hypervigilance 
D)  dyspnea

Question 18

Which of the following are associated with the tetralogy of Fallot?

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary stenosis 
B)  failure of the tricuspid valve to develop 
C)  large ventricular septal defect 
D)  aortic communication with both ventricles 
A)  pulmonary stenosis 
B)  failure of the tricuspid valve to develop 
C)  large ventricular septal defect 
D)  aortic communication with both ventricles

Question 19

Which of the following is a true statement regarding women and cardiovascular dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogen has a cardioprotective benefit for women. 
B)  Women are unlikely to experience mitral valve prolapse. 
C)  Women are likely to receive prophylactic drug treatment. 
D)  Testosterone is cardioprotective. 
A)  Estrogen has a cardioprotective benefit for women. 
B)  Women are unlikely to experience mitral valve prolapse. 
C)  Women are likely to receive prophylactic drug treatment. 
D)  Testosterone is cardioprotective.

Question 20

What is the drug of choice for an acute angina attack?

Accepted Answer

A)  sublingual nitroglycerin 
B)  aspirin 
C)  statin drugs 
D)  ACE inhibitors 
A)  sublingual nitroglycerin 
B)  aspirin 
C)  statin drugs 
D)  ACE inhibitors

Exam 9: The Cardiovascular System

Which of the following is not an action by the sympathetic nervous system to increase blood pressure?

Which of the following is a frequent cause of cardiac arrest?

How often should a healthy individual between the ages of 20 and 50 have his or her cholesterol checked?

What is a normal response to aging in the cardiovascular (CV)system?

What single intervention against coronary artery disease has the ability to influence the greatest number of risk factors?

What type of cardiomyopathy is the most common cause of sudden death in young competitive athletes?

If dyspnea is relieved by leaning forward on the arms to lock the shoulder girdle,then the dysfunction is primarily within which body system?

What disease is associated with thickening of the walls of the small arteries?

Which type of pericarditis is the PTA least likely to see?

Which of the following conditions would not cause cardiac syncope?

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing coronary artery disease?

Which of the following is indicative of an arterial ulcer?

A patient is beginning cardiac rehabilitation after recent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).Which of the following would be a clinical sign to discontinue or modify the patient's current exercise?

Which of the following is a symptom of coronary microvascular disease?

Individuals with mitral valve prolapse typically _______________.

A physical therapist assistant (PTA)is treating a patient on cardiac medication in the home health setting.What are the effects of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)inhibitor on the heart and cardiovascular system?

Which of the following clinical symptoms is associated with orthostatic hypotension in the geriatric population?

Which of the following are associated with the tetralogy of Fallot?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding women and cardiovascular dysfunction?

What is the drug of choice for an acute angina attack?

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