Quiz 16: Heart Disease

Impaired left ventricular function results in A)heart failure. B)valvular function rupture. C)cardiomyopathy. D)myocardial scarring.

The point of maximal impulse is the best ausculatory point of contraction of which heart chamber? A)Right atrium B)Left atrium C)Right ventricle D)Left ventricle

The angle of Louis is the anatomical reference point for which chamber? A)Right atrium B)Left atrium C)Right ventricle D)Left ventricle

Coronary spasm may result from which of the following? A)Increased nitric oxide release B)Endothelial injury C)Decreased serotonin levels D)Decreased inflammatory responses

Heart sounds are indicative of which of the following events? A)Atrial contraction B)Ventricular contraction C)Valvular opening D)Valvular closing

A patient with a heart transplant relies on which neurohormonal presence to increase heart rate and contractility during exercise? A)Noradrenaline B)Epinephrine C)Catecholamine D)Dopamine

As a direct result of the injury,a patient with a brainstem-level stroke may experience which of the following? A)Uncontrolled blood pressure B)Arrhythmia C)Myocardial infarction D)Valvular malfunction

Stroke volume will increase with which of the following? A)Increased preload B)Decreased contractility C)Increased afterload D)Decreased ejection fraction

Impaired diastolic function may result from A)hypertension. B)chemotherapy. C)viral cardiomyopathy. D)myocardial injury.

Which arrhythmia is more likely to impact cardiac functioning? A)Atrial fibrillation B)Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia C)Ventricular fibrillation D)Supraventricular tachycardia

Which of the following is considered a medical emergency? A)Dyspnea at rest B)Dyspnea on exertion C)Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea D)Orthopnea

A patient is 1 day post myocardial infarction with a BP of 100/75.Upon transition from supine to sitting his BP is 78/70.The therapist's best course of action is to A)design a treatment plan for supine activities only. B)maintain sitting and have patient do ankle pumps. C)encourage patient to take quick breaths. D)loosen all tight clothing.

Hypertension is most commonly associated with which heart sound? A)Pericardial friction rub B)Atrial gallop C)Ventricular gallop D)Murmur

Ejection fraction of less than 55% indicates a decrease of function of which heart chamber? A)Right atria B)Left atria C)Right ventricle D)Left ventricle

The most appropriate time to perform an initial exercise tolerance test after an uncomplicated myocardial infarction is A)2 weeks. B)6 weeks. C)10 weeks. D)14 weeks.

Exercise intensity can be best monitored in a patient on beta-blockers with coronary artery disease by which of the following? A)Heart rate B)Oxygen saturation monitor C)Rating of perceived exertion scale D)Breathlessness with exercise