Reference no: EM133314993
1. Blood pressure must consistently be measured over which value for a diagnosis of essential hypertension?
above 140/90 mmHg
2. Which of the following would be best likely to lead to swelling in the legs/feet?
Left-sided congestive heart failure
Right-sided congestive heart failure
Both left- and right-sided congestive heart failure have equal likelihood of leading to this finding
Neither left- or right-sided congestive heart failure are likely to lead to this finding
3. Which of the following dysrhythmias are "shockable" with a defibrillator? Select all that apply.
Pulseless vertricular tachycardia
2nd degree heart block
Atrial fibrillation
Cardiac arrest
Bundle branch block
Bradycardia
Ventricular fibrillation
4. The development of angina pectoris, ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, occlusive cerebrovascular accident and peripheral vascular disease have the same basic risk factors.
True
False
5. When does the majority of ventricular filling occur?
During ventricular systole
During atrial systole
During atrial diastole
6. Which of the following is most likely to cause cyanosis?
Patent ductus arteriosis
Transposition of the great vessels
Atrial septal defect
Ventricular septal defect
7. Which of the following is least likely to be a risk factor for developing varicose veins?
Having a long history of heavy weightlifting
Having multiple previous pregnancies
Having a low body mass index
Having a family history of varicose veins
8. Which of the following is the most likely to lead to cardiac tamponade?
Pericarditis
Endocarditis
Myocarditis
9. Which of the following would be the most likely condition to present with fatigue, shortness of breath and a cough?
Angina pectoris
Rheumatic fever
Right-sided congestive heart failure
Left-sided congestive heart failure
10. Which of the following signs/symptoms would be least likely to occur in a patient who is in shock?
Thirst
Tachycardia
Increased respiratory rate
Polyuria
11. This term refers to "an inability to deliver sufficient blood to the body due to an acute heart problem."
myocardial infarction
12. Which of the following are medications that can be used to treat hypertension? Select all that apply.
Beta blockers
Aspirin
Statins
Diuretics
ACE inhibitors
Calcium channel blockers
13. Which of the following events are represented by the QRS complex in a standard composite ECG recording? Select all that apply.
Depolarization of the atria
Repolarization of the atria
Depolarization of the ventricles
Repolarization of the ventricles