Question 1

Which of the following describes the blood flow occurring with a ventricular septal defect?

Accepted Answer

A)  From the left ventricle to the right ventricle 
B)  From the right ventricle to the left ventricle 
C)  Increased cardiac output from the left ventricle 
D)  Mixed oxygenated and unoxygenated blood in the systemic circulation 
A)  From the left ventricle to the right ventricle 
B)  From the right ventricle to the left ventricle 
C)  Increased cardiac output from the left ventricle 
D)  Mixed oxygenated and unoxygenated blood in the systemic circulation

Question 2

Which of the following is considered to be the most dangerous arrhythmia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tachycardia 
B)  Bradycardia 
C)  Ventricular fibrillation 
D)  Second-degree heart block 
A)  Tachycardia 
B)  Bradycardia 
C)  Ventricular fibrillation 
D)  Second-degree heart block

Question 3

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.

Question 4

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 5

Significant signs of right-sided congestive heart failure include:

Accepted Answer

A)  severe chest pain and tachycardia. 
B)  edematous feet and legs with hepatomegaly. 
C)  frequent cough with blood-streaked frothy sputum. 
D)  orthopnea, fatigue, increased blood pressure. 
A)  severe chest pain and tachycardia. 
B)  edematous feet and legs with hepatomegaly. 
C)  frequent cough with blood-streaked frothy sputum. 
D)  orthopnea, fatigue, increased blood pressure.

Which of the following describes the blood flow occurring with a ventricular septal defect?

Which of the following is considered to be the most dangerous arrhythmia?

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

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

Significant signs of right-sided congestive heart failure include:

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Exam 12: Cardiovascular System Disorders

Which of the following describes the blood flow occurring with a ventricular septal defect?

Which of the following is considered to be the most dangerous arrhythmia?

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

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

Significant signs of right-sided congestive heart failure include:

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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