Quiz 16: Heart Disease
Psychology
Q 1Q 1
Impaired left ventricular function results in
A)heart failure.
B)valvular function rupture.
C)cardiomyopathy.
D)myocardial scarring.
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A
Q 2Q 2
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
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D
Q 3Q 3
The angle of Louis is the anatomical reference point for which chamber?
A)Right atrium
B)Left atrium
C)Right ventricle
D)Left ventricle
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A
Q 4Q 4
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
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Q 5Q 5
Heart sounds are indicative of which of the following events?
A)Atrial contraction
B)Ventricular contraction
C)Valvular opening
D)Valvular closing
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Multiple Choice
Q 6Q 6
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
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Multiple Choice
Q 7Q 7
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
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Q 8Q 8
Stroke volume will increase with which of the following?
A)Increased preload
B)Decreased contractility
C)Increased afterload
D)Decreased ejection fraction
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Q 9Q 9
Impaired diastolic function may result from
A)hypertension.
B)chemotherapy.
C)viral cardiomyopathy.
D)myocardial injury.
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Multiple Choice
Q 10Q 10
Which arrhythmia is more likely to impact cardiac functioning?
A)Atrial fibrillation
B)Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
C)Ventricular fibrillation
D)Supraventricular tachycardia
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Multiple Choice
Q 11Q 11
Which of the following is considered a medical emergency?
A)Dyspnea at rest
B)Dyspnea on exertion
C)Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
D)Orthopnea
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Multiple Choice
Q 12Q 12
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.
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Multiple Choice
Q 13Q 13
Hypertension is most commonly associated with which heart sound?
A)Pericardial friction rub
B)Atrial gallop
C)Ventricular gallop
D)Murmur
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Q 14Q 14
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
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Multiple Choice
Q 15Q 15
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.
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Multiple Choice
Q 16Q 16
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
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Multiple Choice