Question 1

The signal from the AV node is picked up by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atrioventricular node 
B)  Aorta 
C)  Purkinje fibers 
D)  Bundle of His 
A)  Atrioventricular node 
B)  Aorta 
C)  Purkinje fibers 
D)  Bundle of His D

Question 2

Decreased estrogen production is associated with a decreased risk of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  FALSE

Question 3

A(n) __________ may be a life-threatening problem because of the potential for embolus creation.

Accepted Answer

DVT
A DVT may be a life-threatening problem because of the potential for embolus creation.

Question 4

Which of the following has become standard treatment for any patient with a serious arrhythmia who is at risk of sudden death from cardiac arrest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator 
B)  Cardiac pacemaker 
C)  Cardiac catheterization 
D)  Angioplasty 
A)  Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator 
B)  Cardiac pacemaker 
C)  Cardiac catheterization 
D)  Angioplasty

Question 5

The most serious complication of a DVT in the saphenous vein is a PE.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A Doppler study uses a sonographic beam that picks up the speed of WBCs in the arteries tested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The ______________ is the saclike membrane surrounding the heart.

Accepted Answer

A)  endocardium 
B)  bundle of His 
C)  pericardium 
D)  sinoatrial node 
A)  endocardium 
B)  bundle of His 
C)  pericardium 
D)  sinoatrial node

Question 8

Endocarditis can result in permanent damage to the mitral valve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

You may be in a position one day to recognize the signs and symptoms of shock in a patient. Summarize the indicators of this life-threatening condition and the emergency procedures you should perform.

Accepted Answer

Signs and symptoms of shock are: cool, c

Question 10

Patients with __________ must pay particular attention to a sudden weight gain.

Accepted Answer

CHF
Patients with CH

Question 11

Sensitive tissue in the right atrium wall that initiates the heartbeat is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  tricuspid. 
B)  atrioventricular node. 
C)  bundle of His. 
D)  sinoatrial node. 
A)  tricuspid. 
B)  atrioventricular node. 
C)  bundle of His. 
D)  sinoatrial node.

Question 12

What is the goal of angioplasty?

Accepted Answer

A)  To restore blood flow to ischemic myocardial tissue 
B)  To reduce the need for cardiac medication 
C)  To eliminate or reduce the number of angina episodes 
D)  All of the above 
A)  To restore blood flow to ischemic myocardial tissue 
B)  To reduce the need for cardiac medication 
C)  To eliminate or reduce the number of angina episodes 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

Most patients who require a pacemaker have bradycardia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Rheumatic heart disease is associated with valvular stenosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Patients with DVT are treated immediately with anticoagulant therapy, which continues for 2 weeks after the onset of symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The circumflex branch is part of the right coronary artery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the only artery in the body that contains deoxygenated blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pulmonary artery 
B)  Aorta 
C)  Right coronary artery 
D)  Left coronary artery 
A)  Pulmonary artery 
B)  Aorta 
C)  Right coronary artery 
D)  Left coronary artery

Question 18

Statin medications are used to treat atherosclerosis and prevent arterial disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

For individuals not at risk, which of the following LDL levels is recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 180 mg/dL 
B)  100 to 129 mg/dL 
C)  Below 70 mg/dL 
D)  190 mg/dL or higher 
A)  Less than 180 mg/dL 
B)  100 to 129 mg/dL 
C)  Below 70 mg/dL 
D)  190 mg/dL or higher

Question 20

Which statement is true about a Doppler study?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires IV injection of a dye. 
B)  It picks up the speed of RBCs as they travel through the vessel. 
C)  It must be performed in a hospital. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  It requires IV injection of a dye. 
B)  It picks up the speed of RBCs as they travel through the vessel. 
C)  It must be performed in a hospital. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Exam 40: Assisting in Cardiology

The signal from the AV node is picked up by which of the following?

Decreased estrogen production is associated with a decreased risk of heart disease.

A(n) __________ may be a life-threatening problem because of the potential for embolus creation.

Which of the following has become standard treatment for any patient with a serious arrhythmia who is at risk of sudden death from cardiac arrest?

The most serious complication of a DVT in the saphenous vein is a PE.

A Doppler study uses a sonographic beam that picks up the speed of WBCs in the arteries tested.

The ______________ is the saclike membrane surrounding the heart.

Endocarditis can result in permanent damage to the mitral valve.

You may be in a position one day to recognize the signs and symptoms of shock in a patient. Summarize the indicators of this life-threatening condition and the emergency procedures you should perform.

Patients with __________ must pay particular attention to a sudden weight gain.

Sensitive tissue in the right atrium wall that initiates the heartbeat is known as the

What is the goal of angioplasty?

Most patients who require a pacemaker have bradycardia.

Rheumatic heart disease is associated with valvular stenosis.

Patients with DVT are treated immediately with anticoagulant therapy, which continues for 2 weeks after the onset of symptoms.

The circumflex branch is part of the right coronary artery.

What is the only artery in the body that contains deoxygenated blood?

Statin medications are used to treat atherosclerosis and prevent arterial disease.

For individuals not at risk, which of the following LDL levels is recommended?

Which statement is true about a Doppler study?

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