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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A Release of vasodilatory mediators such as histamine into the circulation
B Massive immune system activation
C Loss of sympathetic activation of arteriolar smooth muscle
D Increased sympathetic nervous stimulation
Question #2
A Occurs during ventricular contraction
B Occurs during passive elastic recoil of the aorta
C Is the sole function of aortic compliance
D Averages 70 mm of Hg
Question #3
A Increased lactate production
B Metabolic alkalosis
C Decreased oxygen utilization
D Decreased hydrogen ion production
Question #4
A Septic, Neurogenic, Anaphylactic
B Cardiogenic , Hypovolemic
C Cardiogenic , Hypovolemic, Septic
D Cardiogenic , Neurogenic
Question #5
A Left ventricular end-diastolic pressure
B Pulmonary arterial pressure
C Systolic pressure
D Diastolic pressure
Question #6
A An atrial rate of 240 to 350 beats/min in a sawtooth pattern of atrial depolarization is seen
B Disorganized and irregular atrial waves are accompanied by an irregular ventricular rate
C P waves occurs earlier than normal, preceded by a P wave with a normal QRS configuration
D The P wave precedes, follows, or is buried in the QRS complex
Question #7
A Decreased perfusion to the lungs
B Decreased perfusion to the kidney
C Decreased perfusion to the liver
D Decreased flow to the brain
Question #8
A Bradycardia is a common characteristic. First-degree blocks are rare. The condition is monitored, but not actively managed.
B Congenital heart defects are often the cause of the disorder. First-degree blocks are rare.
C An electrocardiogram is used to identify this conduction disorder. Congenital heart defects are often the cause of the disorder. The condition is monitored, but not actively managed.
D Bradycardia is a common characteristic. First-degree blocks are rare.
Question #9
A Weight, Chronic illness
B Race, Diet, Chronic illness
C Race, Age, Diet, and Weight
D Age, Diet, Chronic illness
Question #10
A Elevated T waves on an ECG
B Elevated serum levels of cardiac troponin
C Elevated serum levels of C-MB
D Elevated serum levels of cardiac myogoblin
Question #11
A Aortic valve stenosis
B Mitral valve stenosis
C Aortic insufficiency
D Acute myocarditis
Question #12
A Paroxysmal nocturnal
B Cyanosis
C Dyspnea
D Bradypnea
Question #13
A Stroke volume and heart rate
B Mean arterial pressure (MAP) and systemic vascular resistance (SVR)
C Systemic vascular resistance (SVR) and pulse pressure
D Pulse pressure and mean arterial pressure (MAP)
Question #14
A Hemorrhage
B Coronary dilation
C ventricular dysrhythmia
D Thrombus formation
Question #15
A Left atria
B Left ventricle
C Right atria
D Right ventricle
Question #16
A Stroke volume
B Vascular resistance
C Preload
D Heart rate
Question #17
A Chest pain initiated by exercise. Chest pain aggravated by coughing.
B ST-segment changes on the ECG. Elevated serum levels of troponin. Radiating chest pain
C Elevated serum levels of troponin. Chest pain initiated by exercise . Chest pain aggravated by coughing.
D Chest pain initiated by exercise. Chest pain aggravated by coughing. Radiating chest pain