QMA PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS 6
(LESSONS 19-20)
veins - correct answer-Which blood vessels carry blood to the heart?
arteries - correct answer-Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
fight infection - correct answer-What is the function of white blood cells?
carry iron in the form of hemoglobin - correct answer-What is the function of red blood cells?
helps prevent hemorrhage - correct answer-What is the function of platelets?
pain about the heart - correct answer-What is the definition of angina pectoris?
lack of oxygen supply to the heart - correct answer-What is the definition of myocardial
ischemia?
edema (swelling) in feet and legs, cough and shortness of breath, fatigue, tachycardia, lungs
develop fluid. - correct answer-What are symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
build up of plaque deposits in blood vessels, causing narrowing of the vessel - correct
answer-define arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis
pulse - correct answer-When the QMA administers cardiotonic medication such as Lanoxin,
which vital sign must be taken?
if pulse is below 60 - correct answer-When would a QMA notify the nurse when taking a
pulse?
true - correct answer-High B/P or hypertension (HTN) is when the systolic and diastolic
readings are above 140/90, they are both considered high.
- correct answer-According to the cardiovascular medication list you received from RESQ,
_____ is in which drug classification?
high B/P (hypertension) - correct answer-Aldomet treats which condition?
increase urinary output and to treat hypertension (lower B/P) - correct answer-The actions of
diuretics is to increase B/P and decrease urinary output?
hemorrhage, GI bleeding, bleeding gums, mouth ulcerations, hemoptysis (coughing up
blood) - correct answer-What are the adverse effects of the drug classification,
anticoagulants?
(LESSONS 19-20)
veins - correct answer-Which blood vessels carry blood to the heart?
arteries - correct answer-Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
fight infection - correct answer-What is the function of white blood cells?
carry iron in the form of hemoglobin - correct answer-What is the function of red blood cells?
helps prevent hemorrhage - correct answer-What is the function of platelets?
pain about the heart - correct answer-What is the definition of angina pectoris?
lack of oxygen supply to the heart - correct answer-What is the definition of myocardial
ischemia?
edema (swelling) in feet and legs, cough and shortness of breath, fatigue, tachycardia, lungs
develop fluid. - correct answer-What are symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF)?
build up of plaque deposits in blood vessels, causing narrowing of the vessel - correct
answer-define arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis
pulse - correct answer-When the QMA administers cardiotonic medication such as Lanoxin,
which vital sign must be taken?
if pulse is below 60 - correct answer-When would a QMA notify the nurse when taking a
pulse?
true - correct answer-High B/P or hypertension (HTN) is when the systolic and diastolic
readings are above 140/90, they are both considered high.
- correct answer-According to the cardiovascular medication list you received from RESQ,
_____ is in which drug classification?
high B/P (hypertension) - correct answer-Aldomet treats which condition?
increase urinary output and to treat hypertension (lower B/P) - correct answer-The actions of
diuretics is to increase B/P and decrease urinary output?
hemorrhage, GI bleeding, bleeding gums, mouth ulcerations, hemoptysis (coughing up
blood) - correct answer-What are the adverse effects of the drug classification,
anticoagulants?
