Question 1

Low oxygen levels in the blood are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   hypoxia.
B)   ischemia.
C)   hypertension.
D)   hypophoria. A

Question 2

Inflammation of the covering of the lungs is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   pericarditis.
B)   pleurisy.
C)   peritonitis.
D)   percutaneous. B

Question 3

The inability of a patient's left ventricle to function in an adequate capacity as to sustain sufficient systemic cardiac output is:

Accepted Answer

A)   left septal failure.
B)   left ventricular failure.
C)   right ventricular failure.
D)   right atrial failure. B

Question 4

Inflammation of the pericardial sac is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   pectenosis.
B)   pericarditis.
C)   pectoralis.
D)   parasitosis.

Question 5

Muffled heart sounds, distention of the jugular veins, and narrowing pulse pressure are symptoms of ________ triad.

Accepted Answer

A)   Beasley's
B)   Brett's
C)   Beck's
D)   Bryan's

Question 6

________ shock is when the left ventricular function is so severely compromised that the heart can no longer meet metabolic needs.

Accepted Answer

A)   Neurogenic
B)   Pulmonary
C)   Systemic
D)   Cardiogenic

Question 7

The most common cause of heart attacks that results in blockage of the coronary arteries is:

Accepted Answer

A)   thrombus formation.
B)   thymelcosis formation.
C)   thrypsis formation.
D)   thyroaplasia formation.

Question 8

________ angina generally indicates a progression of atherosclerotic heart disease and is also referred to as "preinfarctional" angina.

Accepted Answer

A)   Ateliosis
B)   Predictable
C)   Stable
D)   Unstable

Question 9

The term that is used for profuse sweating is:

Accepted Answer

A)   pericarditis.
B)   pleurisy.
C)   ecchymosis.
D)   diaphoresis.

Question 10

The pain associated with angina is:

Accepted Answer

A)   brought on by stress or exercise and relieved by rest.
B)   usually not precipitated by exercise.
C)   not relieved by rest.
D)   not relieved by the use of nitroglycerin.

Question 11

Pain that results from a reduction in blood supply to myocardial tissue is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   angietasia.
B)   angioblastoma.
C)   myocardial infection.
D)   angina pectoris.

Question 12

Hypotension secondary to right heart failure most often mimics ________ shock.

Accepted Answer

A)   cardiogenic
B)   neurogenic
C)   hemologic
D)   spinal

Question 13

The narrowed coronary arterial walls, secondary to fatty deposits is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   atherosclerosis.
B)   atheronecrosis.
C)   atheromatosis.
D)   atherogenesis.

Question 14

The most common presenting symptom of cardiac disease in patients is:

Accepted Answer

A)   chest pain.
B)   hypertension.
C)   dry skin.
D)   None of the above

Question 15

All of the following are signs and symptoms of cardiac pericardial tamponade EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   diminished breath sounds.
B)   muffled heart sounds.
C)   distention of the jugular veins.
D)   narrowing pulse pressure.

Question 16

The type of pain associated with myocardial infarction is usually pain that lasts:

Accepted Answer

A)   less than 3 minutes and is not relieved by nitroglycerin.
B)   more than 2 hours, but is relieved by nitroglycerin.
C)   less than 10 minutes and is relieved by nitroglycerin.
D)   more than 2 hours, not relieved by nitroglycerin.

Question 17

The inability to perceive pain due to diseases of the nerves is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   stenosis.
B)   neuropathy.
C)   thrombosis.
D)   stuporous.

Question 18

The backup of blood into the pulmonary system that causes plasma to mix with and displace alveolar air is ________ edema.

Accepted Answer

A)   pericardial
B)   percutaneous
C)   cardiac
D)   pulmonary

Question 19

The inability of the patient's right ventricle to function in an adequate capacity is called right:

Accepted Answer

A)   pulmonary failure.
B)   heart failure.
C)   heart tamponade.
D)   heart distention.

Question 20

All of the following are medications commonly prescribed to treat the patient experiencing left heart failure EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   morphine sulfate.
B)   furosemide.
C)   nitroglycerin.
D)   amiodarone.

Exam 13: Assessment and Treatment of the Patient With Cardiac Emergencies