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The two branches of the left coronary artery are the
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left anterior descending, left posterior descending
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circumflex, right coronary artery
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circumflex, left anterior descending
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left lateral artery, circumflex
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The heart's muscular layer that allows the heart to contract is the
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endocardium
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myocardium
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epicardium
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pericardium
Pregunta 3
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The chamber that receives blood from the vena cavas is the
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Atrial kick supplies the ventricles with about ________ blood volume
Pregunta 5
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During ventricular systole, the
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aortic and tricuspid valves close
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tricuspid and pulmonic valves close
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mitral and aortic valves open
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pulmonic and aortic valves open
Pregunta 6
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The curcumflex artery mostly supplies the
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RA
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lateral wall of the RV
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septal wall of the LV
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lateral wall of the LV
Pregunta 7
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Cardiac Output equals
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heart rate x stroke volume
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heart rate x venous pressure
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heart rate x systemic pressure
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heart rate x atrial kick
Pregunta 8
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Vessels that supply the heart's structures with oxygenated blood are the
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pulmonary arteries
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coronary arteries
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systemic arteries
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vena cavas
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Spread of depolarization to the LA travels along
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the internodal tracts
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the bundle of HIS
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the L bundle branch
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Bachmann's bundle
Pregunta 10
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The right side of the heart pumps blood into the
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pulmonary circulation
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aorta
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systemic circulation
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coronary arteries
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Preload refers to the ventricular stretch
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at the start of atrial systole
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at the end of atrial diastole
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at the start of ventricular diastole
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at the end of ventricular diastole
Pregunta 12
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Intrinsically, the SA node can normally initiate ______ impulses each minute
Pregunta 13
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The PMI (point of maximum impulse) is best heard
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at the apex of the heart
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at the base of the heart
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over the aortic area
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over the pulmonic area
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Ventricular depolarization/systole
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propels blood to the atria
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coincides with atrial systole
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results from electrical stimulation
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prevents blood flow into the coronary arteries
Pregunta 15
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Mitral stenosis can
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increase preload
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decrease preload
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increase afterload
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decreases afterload
Pregunta 16
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Atrial systole can also be called
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atrial relaxation
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atrial kick
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atrial pressure
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atrial repolarization
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Rupture of a papillary muscle can
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lead to valve regurgitation, thereby affecting SV and CO
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decreases electrical stimulation
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occlude a coronary artery
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ensure electrical impulses conduct regularity
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Which coronary artery supplies the AV node in most people
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the R coronary artery
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The L coronary artery
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the LAD artery
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the circumflex artery
Pregunta 19
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Fast heart rates can decrease CO because of
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an increase in SV
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the increased force of contraction
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the shortened ventricular filling time
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their relaxing effect on the heart valves
Pregunta 20
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The conduction system refers to
Pregunta 21
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Oxygenated blood returns to the heart via the
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pulmonary arteries
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vena cavas
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pulmonary veins
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aorta
Pregunta 22
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The tricuspid valve is located between the
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RA and LA
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LA and LV
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RV and LV
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RA and RV
Pregunta 23
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Prior to the onset of late ventricular diastole (before atrial systole), the ventricles have
Pregunta 24
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The CO can decrease with slow heart rates because
Pregunta 25
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The main property of the AV node is to
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a forward 20% extra blood volume to the ventricles
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slow impulse conduction velocity/speed
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ensure a regular rhythm of impulse transmission
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promote atrial systole
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The cells' ability to initiate impulses is called
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automaticity
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excitability
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conductivity
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contractility
Pregunta 27
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If the SA node fails, the AV junction can intrinsically generate ____ impulses per minute
Pregunta 28
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The PMI is located at the
Pregunta 29
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An S3 can indicate
Pregunta 30
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At the aortic area
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S1 is louder than S2
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S2 is louder than S1
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S2 cannot be heard
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S1 and S2 sound the same
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Palpitations can be
Pregunta 32
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Pulsus alternans is characterized by
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alternating regular and irregular rhythms
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alternating strong and weak pulses
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increased rate with expiration
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decreased rate with expiration
Pregunta 33
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Auscultation of the mitral valve is best heard at the
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2nd R ICS, adjacent to the sternum
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2nd L ICS, adjacent to the sternum
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5th L ICS, medial to the mid-clavicle
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lower L sternal border
Pregunta 34
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Acute MI pain can radiate to
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the jaw and neck
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the left arm
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the back
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any of the above
Pregunta 35
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Unilateral leg edema can signify
Pregunta 36
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Auscultation of the pulmonic valve is best heard at the
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2nd R ICS
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2nd L ICS
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5th R ICS
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5th L ICS
Pregunta 37
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During atrial systole, you might auscultate an
Pregunta 38
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Elevated JVP might be visualized in the patient with
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RV MI
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RVF
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cor pulmonale
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any of the above
Pregunta 39
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During inspection of the chest , the pulsation of the apical pulse is always visible
Pregunta 40
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Palpation of a normal pulse strength is documented as
Pregunta 41
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The ____ valve is heard loudest at the 2nd R ICS, adjacent to the sternum
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Aortic
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Pulmonic
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Tricuspd
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Mitral
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Which cardiac condition would most likely cause chest pain that eases by sitting up and leaning forward?
Pregunta 43
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A pneumothorax can potentially to displace the PMI
Pregunta 44
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The S1 heart sound
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represents closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves
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signifies the end of ventricular diastole
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is heard loudest at the apex
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all of the above
Pregunta 45
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The S3 and S4 adventitious heart sounds
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are best heard with the stethoscope's diaphragm
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can indicate heart failure
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correspond with ventricular systole
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all of the above
Pregunta 46
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To observe the JVP
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turn the patient's head away from the side being examined
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elevate the head of the bed to 90 degrees
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auscultate the 2nd L ICS
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ensure dim lighting to distinguish the JVP shadows
Pregunta 47
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An adventitious heart sound heard during atrial diastole would be
Pregunta 48
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When discussing the dorsalis pedis pulse
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palpating the R and L simultaneously is safe
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it should always be easily palpable in normal adults
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it is located just below the malleolus
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its detection requires very deep palpation
Pregunta 49
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An S4 heart sound
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is called a ventricular gallop
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is heard during ventricular diastole
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is heard during atrial diastole
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occurs before S2
Pregunta 50
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Pulsus paradoxus is characterized by
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alternating regular and irregular rhythms
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alternating strong and weak pulses
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decreased amplitude with expiration
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decreased amplitude with inspiration
Pregunta 51
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When listening over the mitral area, S1 is louder than S2
Pregunta 52
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Normally, pulsations of the internal jugular veins
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change in response to positioning
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are visualized at 10cm above the suprasternal notch
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are noticeable when the patient stands
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all of the above
Pregunta 53
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Syncope can be a symptom of
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vasodilatation
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a slow heart rate
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excessive vagal activity
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any of the above
Pregunta 54
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When documenting a pulse's strength, a weak pulse is
Pregunta 55
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In which of the following conditions might the patient's chest heaviness ease if s/he rests?
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acute pericarditis
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dissecting aneurysm
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stable angina
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pulmonary embolism
Pregunta 56
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Palpating both carotid arteries simultaneously can decrease the HR and produce syncope
Pregunta 57
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An irregular pulse is always detected in patients with
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cardiac tamponade
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MI
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aortic dissection
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atrial fibrillation
Pregunta 58
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RA is negative, LL is positive
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LA is negative, LL is positive
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RA is negative, LA is positive
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RA is negative, RL is positive
Pregunta 59
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CK elevation will be detected with
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elevated HDLs
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CVA
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depolarization
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decreased CO
Pregunta 60
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After MI, the following LDH isoenzymes can be expected
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LD1 and LD2 are absent
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LD1 = LD2
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LD1 < LD2
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LD1 > LD2
Pregunta 61
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is a state of excitability
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coincides with discharge of electricity
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results from ionic activity
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all of the above
Pregunta 62
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Oral anticoagulation dosing is determined by assessing the
Pregunta 63
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The normal PR interval measures
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less than 0.12 seconds
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0.12 to 0.20 seconds
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0.20 to 0.40 seconds
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more than 0.40 seconds
Pregunta 64
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The Q wave is the first ____ of a ventricular complex
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first negative deflection
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first positive deflection
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second negative deflection
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second positive deflection
Pregunta 65
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To calculate an irregular ventricular rate
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divide the # of small boxes between 2 QRSs into 1500
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divide the # of large boxes between 2 QRSs into 300
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count the # of QRSs in a 6 second strip, and x 10
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all of the above
Pregunta 66
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The QT interval represents the time frame for
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ventricular depolarization to occur
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ventricular repolarization to occur
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ventricular depolarization and repolarization to occur
Pregunta 67
Respuesta
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RA is negative, LL is positive
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LA is negative, LL is positive
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RA is negative, LA is positive
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RA is negative, RL is positive
Pregunta 68
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The cardiac cycle includes
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The P wave
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the QRS complex
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the T wave
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the PQRST
Pregunta 69
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An MI can be safely diagnosed with the CK-MB result because this isoenzyme
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represents atrial depolarization
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is specific to cardiac tissue
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reflects the CO
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causes the ventricles to contract
Pregunta 70
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Cholesterol is carried on
Pregunta 71
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An impulse travelling toward the area where a positive electrode is placed is recorded as
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a positive deflection
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negative deflection
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flat line
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any of the above
Pregunta 72
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Torsades de Pointes can result from
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short PR intervals
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long PR intervals
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short QT intervals
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long QT intervals
Pregunta 73
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Normally, the majority of cardiac electrical activity travels to the electrode placed on the
Pregunta 74
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The P wave represents
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atrial depolarization
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ventricular depolarization
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ventricular repolarization
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conduction through the AV node
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Pregunta 76
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Prior to obtaining lipid studies
Pregunta 77
Respuesta
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should measure more than 0.10 seconds
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reflects ventricular depolarization
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always has a Q, an R, and an S wave
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all of the above
Pregunta 78
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Heparin dosing is determined by assessing the
Pregunta 79
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The PR interval is measured from the
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start of the P wave to the start of the QRS
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start of the P wave to the end of the QRS
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end of the P wave to the start of the QRS
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end of the P wave to the end of the QRS
Pregunta 80
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Which troponins can be evaluated to detect myocardial damage?
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troponins I and C
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troponins I and T
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troponins T and C
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troponins I, T, and C
Pregunta 81
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Ventricular repolarization is reflected by the
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P wave
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QRS complex
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T wave
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PR interval
Pregunta 82
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RA is negative, LL is positive
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LA is negative, LL is positive
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RA is negative, LA is positive
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RA is negative, RL is positive
Pregunta 83
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Six seconds on ECG paper includes
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15 small boxes
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15 large boxes
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30 small boxes
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30 large boxes
Pregunta 84
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Which of the following ST segments is abnormal?
Pregunta 85
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The normal ventricle requires ____ to contract
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< 0.02 seconds
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< 0.10 seconds
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> 0.12 seconds
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> 0.20 seconds
Pregunta 86
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The CK begins to elevate ____ after muscle damage
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4-6 hours
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10-15 hours
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12-24 hours
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24-36 hours
Pregunta 87
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The patient with a prosthetic mechanical valve, whose INR is 1.2 needs
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to increase his warfarin dosage
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to decrease his warfarin dosage
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to maintain his same/usual warfarin dose
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to withold the next warfarin dose
Pregunta 88
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In lead II, normal ventricular depolarization produces a
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P wave with a positive deflection
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P wave with a negative deflection
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QRS with a positive deflection
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QRS with a negative deflection
Pregunta 89
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The normal CK-MB
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varies according to the HDL
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is less than 5% of the total CK
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will elevate with cerebral injury
Pregunta 90
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Spinach and other foods rich in Vitamin K can
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increase the CK and AST
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decrease the CK and AST
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increase clotting times
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decrease clotting times
Pregunta 91
Respuesta
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represents a state of excitability
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is a state of relaxation
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indicates that the ventricles are contracting
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is reflective of myocardial damage
Pregunta 92
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The time reflected between each darkened 'bold' line on ECG paper is
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0.02 seconds
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0.04 seconds
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0.12 seconds
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0.20 seconds
Pregunta 93
Pregunta 94
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When QRS complexes occur at intervals with slight variances of < 0.12 seconds
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extra P waves are always seen
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the ventricles are not depolarizing
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the rate is always rapid
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the rhythm is considered regular
Pregunta 95
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In the heart with a normal conduction system
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extra P waves are seen
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each P wave is followed by a QRS
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P waves differ in morphology (appearance)
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the absence of P waves is expected
Pregunta 96
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The negatively deflected wave indicates that the impulse
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has not been generated
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is travelling toward a positive electrode
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is travelling away from a positive electrode
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requires stronger electrical current
Pregunta 97
Respuesta
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should deflect in the same direction as the T wave
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are only 1/4 the height of the T wave
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may be absent on the normal rhythm strip
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all of the above
Pregunta 98
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Black
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Green
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Brown
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White
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Red
Pregunta 99
Pregunta 100
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Pregunta 102
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Colour of Precordium (V lead)
Pregunta 103
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Sinus tachycardia can be caused by
Pregunta 104
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Syncope can be a manifestation of any tachycardia because
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the HR is too slow
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ventricular depolarization does not occur
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ventricular filling times are shortened
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vagal activity is excessive
Pregunta 105
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Carotid sinus massage can lead to
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sinus bradycardia
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sinus block
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sinus arrest
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any of the above
Pregunta 106
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In atrial flutter
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all atrial impulses always reach the ventricles
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the AR is always slow
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the PR interval is not measurable
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the QRS complexes are always wide
Pregunta 107
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The initial energy level required to convert PAT is
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50 joules
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100 joules
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200 joules
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300 joules
Pregunta 108
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Junctional escape rhythm can deteriorate to
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IVR
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VT
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junctional tachycardia
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any of the above
Pregunta 109
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The distinguishable features of Wenckebach are
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constant PR interval, AR = VR
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constant PR interval, AR > VR
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variable PR interval, AR = VR
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variable PR interval, AR > VR
Pregunta 110
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Multifocal PVCs are reflected as
Pregunta 111
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A regular rhythm with an AR of 110, VR of 110, constant PR interval of 0.12 seconds, QRS complexes of 0.08 seconds is
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sinus tachycardia
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PAT
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atrial fibrillation
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VT
Pregunta 112
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The most distinguishable feature of atrial fibrillation is
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a rapid ventricular rate
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an irregular rhythm
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variable PR intervals
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wide QRS complexes
Pregunta 113
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Lidocaine is often effective in treating ventricular rhythms because it
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enhances ventricular depolarization
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improves atrial automaticity
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suppresses ventricular irritability
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blocks PSNS activity
Pregunta 114
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A defibrillator should be quickly accessible for the patient in third degree AV block because this block can deteriorate to
Respuesta
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VT
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Wenckebach
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IVR
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sinus bradycardia
Pregunta 115
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Sinus arrest can be caused by
Pregunta 116
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PAT with an AR of 240 beats/minute would always have
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a slower VR
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regular rhythm
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normal PR intervals
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visible P waves
Pregunta 117
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In atrial fibrillation, reduced CO can result from
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the rapid SA node rate of impulse formation
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the irregular ventricular rhythm
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disorganized, chaotic atrial quivering
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shortened PR intervals
Pregunta 118
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Initial shock treatment of pulseless VT is
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cardioversion, starting with 200 joules
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cardioversion, starting with 300 joules
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defibrillation, starting with 200 joules
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defibrillation, starting with 300 joules
Pregunta 119
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The ____ generates impulses in all heart blocks
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SA node
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atria
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AV junction
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ventricles
Pregunta 120
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Treatment is rarely needed for first degree AV block because
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the CO is usually satisfactory
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the PR intervals are normal
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the AV junction is initiating all impulses
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the ventricles are using their property of automaticity
Pregunta 121
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The P wave may be difficult to distinguish with a PAC, but the P wave occurs because the ____ depolarize
Respuesta
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Ventricles
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SA Node
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Atria
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AV Node
Pregunta 122
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Symptoms associated with junctional escape rhythm result from
Pregunta 123
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A regular rhythm with an atrial rate of 68, VR of 68, constant PR intervals of 0.28 seconds, QRS complexes of 0.08 seconds is
Pregunta 124
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A ventricular rate of less than 100 beats/minute can be seen in
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sinus bradycardia
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atrial fibrillation
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Wenckebach
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all of the above
Pregunta 125
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The initial energy level required to cardiovert atrial flutter is
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50 joules
-
100 joules
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200 joules
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300 joules
Pregunta 126
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The P waves in junctional beats and rhythms can
Pregunta 127
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Decreased CO in AIVR is due to
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loss of atrial kick
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slow AV conduction
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the excessively rapid HR
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rapid AV conduction
Pregunta 128
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The patient in VF has
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inverted P waves
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shortened PR intervals
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normal QRS complexes
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none of the above
Pregunta 129
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The PR interval in Mobitz II can be normal or prolonged
Pregunta 130
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Treatment for frequent PVCs might include
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verapamil, adenosine, pacemaker
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carotid sinus massage
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atropine, epinephrine
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lidocaine, pronestyl, potassium
Pregunta 131
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Potential for clot formation in atrial fibrillation is due to
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atrial quivering
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excessive stimulants
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increased CO
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ventricular automaticity
Pregunta 132
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Atrial and ventricular contractions are not synchronized at all in
Pregunta 133
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Symptoms of decreased CO can potentially be experienced with
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JT
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PAT
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IVR
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any arrhythmia
Pregunta 134
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Cells in the AV junction have the property of ____ which allows cells in the AV junction to initiate/generate junctional beats/rhythms
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conduction
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automaticity
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regularity
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electricity
Pregunta 135
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Repolarization in ventricular beats/rhythms is reflected as T waves that
Pregunta 136
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VT with a pulse is treated with
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cardioversion, starting with 100 joules
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cardioversion, starting with 300 joules
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defibrillation, starting with 100 joules
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defibrillation, starting with 300 joules
Pregunta 137
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The term SVT can be used to describe
Pregunta 138
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A rhythm with an AR of 86, a VR of 30, variable, erratic PR intervals with no pattern, and QRS complexes measuring 0.14 seconds is
Pregunta 139
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The PR intervals cannot be measured in ventricular rhythms because of
Pregunta 140
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If a PR interval can be measured in junctional beats/rhythms, it characteristicly measures ____ seconds
Pregunta 141
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Which patient has the more serious block?
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AR 96, VR 48, constant PR 0.24 seconds, QRS 0.20 seconds
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AR 80, VR 40, constant PR 0.22 seconds, QRS 0.10 seconds
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AR 90, VR 45, constant PR 0.26 seconds, QRS 0.08 seconds
Pregunta 142
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Initial treatment of pulseless VT is
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lidocaine
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procainamide
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cardioversion
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defibrillation
Pregunta 143
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When each and every impulse from the SA node is blocked at the AV node, the rhythm is
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third degree block
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junctional escape rhythm
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atrial fibrillation
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Mobitz II
Pregunta 144
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The drug treatment of choice for symptomatic IVR is
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Atropine
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Lidocaine
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Epinepherine
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Adenosine
Pregunta 145
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Absent P waves in junctional beats/rhythms result from
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rapid atrial depolarization
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the excessively slow ventricular rate
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simultaneous atrial and ventricular depolarization
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atrial contraction that occurs after ventricular contraction
Pregunta 146
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Decreased CO in VT is due to
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prolonged PR intervals
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the rapid ventricular rate
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the AV node's slow rate of impulse conduction
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rapid atrial depolarization
Pregunta 147
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P waves occur at regular intervals
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there are more P waves than QRS complexes
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P waves are normal and all look the same
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all of the above
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The arrhythmia on this link is called ____
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sinus arrhythmia
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sinus bradycardia
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A Fib
Pregunta 149
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The arrhythmia on this link is called ____
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Sinus Tachycardia
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SVT
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VT
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VF
Pregunta 150
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The arrhythmia on this link is called ____
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sinus rhythm
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First degree AV block
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A flutter
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Mobitz !!
Pregunta 151
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The arrhythmia on this link is called ____
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sinus bradycardia
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sinus rhythm
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3rd Degree AV block
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A Fib
Pregunta 152
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The arrhythmia on this link is called ____
Respuesta
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Mobitz !I
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3rd degree AV block
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Wenckbach
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A Fib
Pregunta 153
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The arrhythmia on this link is called ____ (include the entire strip, not just the abnormality)
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The arrhythmia on this link is called ____
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VT
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V Fib
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PEA
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Conduction problem
Pregunta 155
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The arrhythmia on this link is called ____
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IVR
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Sinus bradycardia
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A Fib
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1st degree heart block
Pregunta 156
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The arrhythmia on this link is called ____
Pregunta 157
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The arrhythmia on this link is called ____
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V Fib
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A Fib
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A Flutter
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Sinus Tachycardia
Pregunta 158
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The arrhythmia on this link is called ____ (include the entire strip, not just the abnormality)
Pregunta 159
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The arrhythmia on this link is called ____
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Mobitz !!
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1st Degree AV block
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3rd Degree AV block
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Wenckebach
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The arrhythmia on this link is called ____
Pregunta 161
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The arrhythmia on this link is called ____
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3rd Degree AV block
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Mobitz II
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Junctional
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IVR
Pregunta 162
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The arrhythmia on this link is called ____
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NSR with PVC's
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NSR with PAC's
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Ventricular Trigeminy
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Mobitz II
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CAD modifiable risk factors include
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smoking, diet
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gender, age
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exercise, genetics
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diet, race
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Occlusion of the LAD artery would result in
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lateral wall MI
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anterior wall MI
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right atrial MI
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posterior wall MI
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Which one of the heart's layers is damaged with a non-Q wave MI?
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Mesoderm
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Endocardium
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Epicardium
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Myocardium
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With angina and following MI, semi-fowler's position is preferred, to
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reverse the necrotic destruction
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increase autonomic nervous system activity
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increase systemic oxygenation through lung expansion
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reduce the Cardiac Output
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Hepatomegaly occurs in RVF because
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Following MI, the zone of injury
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The risk of CAD decreases with menopause
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Stable angina pain usually subsides with
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rest, nitroglycerine
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morphine, oxygen
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nitroglycerine, morphine
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morphine, ASA
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Pathological Q waves are
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reflective of tissue ischemia
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reflective of tissue injury
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25% the height of the R waves
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all of the above
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Decreasing preload in LVF can be accomplished with the use of
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diuretics
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morphine
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vasodilators
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all of the above
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Obese people and patients who rarely exercise are more prone to
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elevated HDL's
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decreased HDL's
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Cessation of pain following an 'anginal attack' indicates that
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platelets are no longer adhering to the arteries
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arrhythmias have developed
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myocardial oxygen needs are met
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myocardial tissues are fully necrotic
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The LV lateral wall MI is secondary to occlusion of the
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positive artery
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lateral vein
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RCA
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circumflex artery
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The ECG sign of tissue necrosis is
Pregunta 178
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Not monitoring the control and balance of systemic fluid can result in
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hyponatremia
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hypokalemia
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dehydration
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any of the above
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Following plaque rupture, the following components begin to adhere to the plaque
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Chest pain experienced with unstable angina
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is predictable and reproducible
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is always relieved with nitroglycerine
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occurs more frequently and with less effort
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always lasts less than five minutes
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Tachycardia in LVF develops
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Isolated RVF is more common following
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inferior wall MI
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lateral wall MI
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anterior wall MI
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right ventricular MI
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CAD symptoms generally begin to occur when the coronary arteries are about ____ % occluded
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Nitroglycerine reduces afterload by
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increasing venous capacitance
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decreasing venous capacitance
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increasing systemic vascular resistance
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decreasing systeming vascular resistance
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In left sided heart failure
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Elevated HDL levels would most likely be found in
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diabetics
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pre-menopausal women
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cigarette smokers
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overweight patients
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During the initial acute phase of an MI, oxygen is administered
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Elevated JVP is seen in RVF because of
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increased LV pressure
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increased superior vena cava pressure
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increased thrombi formation
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increased pulmonary venous pressure
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The personality type that is most prone to CAD is known as a type ____ personality
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Provoking factors for MI can be
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the same as those for stable angina
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the same as those for unstable angina
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absent (no obvious provoking factors)
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all of the above
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Decreased CO in LVF results from
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right ventricular failure
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decreased vagal activity and hyponatremia
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ST segment and T wave changes
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decreased LV compliance and SV
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The first intervention in pulmonary edema should always be
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diuretic therapy
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oxygen therapy
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vasodilatation
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controlling arrhythmias
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The patient in PEA
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The main goal in cardiac tamponade is to
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The compensatory SNS effect in cardiogenic shock is temporary because
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all the heart's valves are necrotic
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the SV cannot increase further to help improve the CO
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pulses are not palpable
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fluid interferes with oxygenation
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Dopamine can be part of the treatment plan in cardiogenic shock to
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Serious and sinister arrhythmias can occur in pulmonary edema because
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electrical conduction structures are poorly oxygenated
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of increased pressure in the pericardial sac
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there is no electrical activity
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of increased myocardial contractility
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In cardiac tamponade, blood ejected during ventricular systole is decreased
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Ventricular rupture can occur following
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transmural inferior wall MI
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transmural anterior wall MI
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transmural lateral wall MI
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any transmural MI
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Heparin induced cardiac tamponade is treated with
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cardioversion
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defibrillation
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heparin
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protamine sulfate
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In cardiogenic shock, urine volume
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decreases
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increases
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remains unchanged
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Blood tinged sputum in pulmonary edema results from
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changes in clotting factors
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hemorrhages in the pulmonary system
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airway narrowing
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increased pressure in the RA
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The signs or features known as Beck's triad are
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elevated JVP, muffled heart sounds, pulsus paradoxus
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elevated JVP, hypotension, pulsus paradoxus
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narrowed pulse pressure, hypotension, muffled heart sounds
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muffled heart sounds, tachycardia, hypotension
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Cardiogenic shock
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results in extensive organ underperfusion
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only develops secondary to MI
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causes venous oxygenation to increase
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all of the above
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Morphine is effective in pulmonary edema because it
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In cardiac tamponade
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diastolic ejection is impaired
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diastolic filling is impaired
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systolic ejection is normal
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systolic filling is normal
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The patient in pulmonary edema will most likely develop
Pregunta 209
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In cardiogenic shock, fluids are
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limited to prevent marked hypotension
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infused to maintain intravascular volume
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limited to prevent overloading the kidneys
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infused to counteract hypertension
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Sodium bicarbonate might be administered in cardiogenic shock to
Pregunta 211
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To improve CO in pulmonary edema
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the SV increases
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the HR increases
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preload increases
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afterload increases
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Fluid accumulation within the pericardial sac leading to cardiac tamponade, can develop
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very slowly
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very rapidly
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slowly or rapidly
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In cardiogenic shock, the
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systolic and diastolic BP increase concurrently
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systolic and diastolic BP fall concurrently
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systolic BP falls before the diastolic BP
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diastolic BP falls before the systolic BP
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Patients in cardiogenic shock develop anginal chest pain because of
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the development of sinister arrhythmias
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coronary artery underperfusion
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hypertension
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tachycardia secondary to SNS stimulation
Pregunta 215
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Decreasing the respiratory rate in pulmonary edema will help to
Pregunta 216
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Myocardial injury associated with cardiac tamponade is reflected by
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absent P waves
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Q waves
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ST segment changes
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prolonged PR intervals
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Tachycardia occurs in cardiac tamponade to
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encourage narrowing of pulse pressure
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increase venous return
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compensate for the decreased SV
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promote ventricular ectopic activity
Pregunta 218
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To promote healthy elimination following MI, the following is administered
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stool softeners
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enemas
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suppositories
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all of the above
Pregunta 219
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It is common to hear an ____ when auscultating the patient in pulmonary edema
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Pulse pressure refers to the difference between the
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standing and sitting blood pressures
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arterial and venous blood pressures
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systolic and diastolic blood pressures
Pregunta 221
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Diuretics administered to the cardiac patient can
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decrease preload
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improve urinary output
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cause hypotension
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all of the above
Pregunta 222
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In pulmonary edema, airflow ____ the alveoli is diminished