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MODULE 6 - NURS 306 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026
Terms in this set (135)
The heart, blood vessels, and
What are the basic
lymphatic system.
components of the
cardiovascular system?
What is the purpose of the - continuous circuit
blood vessels - delivers oxygen and nutrients
1.endocardium
What are the 4
components of the heart 2.myocardium
wall anatomy 3. epicardium
4. pericardium
• Thin membrane that lines the chambers and valves
Endocardium
INNER
• Muscular layer that makes up most of the heart wall
Myocardium
MIDDLE
• Thin membrane that covers the heart
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Epicardium
OUTTER
• Fibrous sac, supports and anchors the heart
Pericardium
SURROUNDS
Where does the base - base between lungs
of the heart sit and - APEX is INFERIOR and LEFT
where is
the apex located?
What are the two entries • Inferior Vena Cava
into the heart • Superior Vena Cava
Right atrium, right ventricle, left
atrium, left ventricle.
What are the four
chambers of the heart?
What are four main valves Tricuspid valve (right side), mitral valve (left side),
of the heart? pulmonary valve, and aortic valve.
Which valves are AV? Tricuspid and Mitral
Which valves are pulmonic and aortic
semilunar
What is the function of It collects DEOXYGENATED blood to send to the
the RIGHT side of the lungs
heart?
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What is the function of the It collects OXYGENATED blood from the lungs and
LEFT side of the heart? pumps it through the aorta to the body.
What kind of valve is tricuspid
between the Right atrium
and ventricle
What kind of valve is Mitral
between the left
atrium
and ventricle
Arteries brings blood AWAY from the heart
Veins brings blood BACK to the heart
Valves prevent backflow
pulmonary and systemic
What are the two systems
within the cardiac cycle - Pulmonary: R side to lungs to be oxygenated
- Systemic: L side, oxygenated blood to body
Blood flows from the superior/inferior vena cava to
the right atrium, through the tricuspid valve to the
What is the pathway of right ventricle, through the pulmonary valve to the
blood flow starting from pulmonary artery, to the lungs, then to the pulmonary
the superior/inferior vena veins, to the left atrium, through the mitral valve to the
cava? left ventricle, through the aortic valve to the aorta,
and finally to the body.
Carotid arteries and jugular
veins.
What are the two types of
neck vessels?
What is the Internal jugular veins are deeper and closer to the
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MODULE 6 - NURS 306 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026
Terms in this set (135)
The heart, blood vessels, and
What are the basic
lymphatic system.
components of the
cardiovascular system?
What is the purpose of the - continuous circuit
blood vessels - delivers oxygen and nutrients
1.endocardium
What are the 4
components of the heart 2.myocardium
wall anatomy 3. epicardium
4. pericardium
• Thin membrane that lines the chambers and valves
Endocardium
INNER
• Muscular layer that makes up most of the heart wall
Myocardium
MIDDLE
• Thin membrane that covers the heart
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Epicardium
OUTTER
• Fibrous sac, supports and anchors the heart
Pericardium
SURROUNDS
Where does the base - base between lungs
of the heart sit and - APEX is INFERIOR and LEFT
where is
the apex located?
What are the two entries • Inferior Vena Cava
into the heart • Superior Vena Cava
Right atrium, right ventricle, left
atrium, left ventricle.
What are the four
chambers of the heart?
What are four main valves Tricuspid valve (right side), mitral valve (left side),
of the heart? pulmonary valve, and aortic valve.
Which valves are AV? Tricuspid and Mitral
Which valves are pulmonic and aortic
semilunar
What is the function of It collects DEOXYGENATED blood to send to the
the RIGHT side of the lungs
heart?
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AM
What is the function of the It collects OXYGENATED blood from the lungs and
LEFT side of the heart? pumps it through the aorta to the body.
What kind of valve is tricuspid
between the Right atrium
and ventricle
What kind of valve is Mitral
between the left
atrium
and ventricle
Arteries brings blood AWAY from the heart
Veins brings blood BACK to the heart
Valves prevent backflow
pulmonary and systemic
What are the two systems
within the cardiac cycle - Pulmonary: R side to lungs to be oxygenated
- Systemic: L side, oxygenated blood to body
Blood flows from the superior/inferior vena cava to
the right atrium, through the tricuspid valve to the
What is the pathway of right ventricle, through the pulmonary valve to the
blood flow starting from pulmonary artery, to the lungs, then to the pulmonary
the superior/inferior vena veins, to the left atrium, through the mitral valve to the
cava? left ventricle, through the aortic valve to the aorta,
and finally to the body.
Carotid arteries and jugular
veins.
What are the two types of
neck vessels?
What is the Internal jugular veins are deeper and closer to the
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