NU185 exam 3 GaleN QUeSTIoNS aND correcT aNSWerS (verIFIeD) |
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Blood flow through the heart - ANSWER-1-Superior & Inferior Vena Cava,
2-Rt Atrium,
3-Tricuspid Valve,
4- Rt Ventricle,
5-Pulmonary Valve,
6-Pulmonary Artery,
7- Lungs-pick up oxygen,
8-Pulmonary Veins,
9- Lt Atrium,
10- Mitral Valve (Bicuspid),
11-Lt Ventricle,
12- Aortic Valve,
13-Aorta,
14- Body
What is the stroke volume? - ANSWER-the amount of blood ejected by the heart in any one
contraction
SA node - ANSWER-pacemaker of the heart
What test is done for heart structure? - ANSWER-Chest X-ray
Stress test - ANSWER-exercise tolerance test (ETT) determines the heart's response to physical
exertion (stress)
,TEE - ANSWER-Transesophageal echocardiogram for detailed heart imaging.
Angiogram - ANSWER-A contrast dye is injected into a vein, and serial films are taken to assess
patency of the vessels. (Cardiac catherization)
Arteriogram - ANSWER-radiographic image of an artery (after an injection of contrast media)
myoglobin lab values - ANSWER-25-72 ng/mL
(high levels indicate an MI)
Troponin lab values - ANSWER-0-0.4 ng/mL
CK-MB lab value - ANSWER-0-5
BNP lab value - ANSWER-less than 100 is normal, good indicator of CHF, edema, if elevated
assess s/s of CHF
CRP lab values - ANSWER-<3.0
Serum lipids value - ANSWER-Total chloesterol <200
LDL
Cardiac diet - ANSWER-low fat, low cholesterol, low sodium; high in fruits, veggies, whole-
grains, potassium
Pacemaker - ANSWER-A device that delivers electrical impulses to the heart to regulate the
heartbeat
cardioversion - ANSWER-This is done for a PT who's heart rate is too high. restoration of a
normal heart rhythm by electric shock
Defibrillation - ANSWER-This is done when the heart is stopped. application of an electric shock
to the myocardium through the chest wall to restore normal cardiac rhythm
, What is the class of Nitroglycerin? - ANSWER-Nitrate
What do nitrates do? - ANSWER-vasodilate
Major side effect of nitroglycerin - ANSWER-hypotension and headache
How many nitrates should you take before you call 911 - ANSWER-3
How often should you take nitroglycerin if having chest pain? - ANSWER-Every 5 minutes
What class of drugs is aspirin - ANSWER-NSAID
What class of drugs is clopidogrel - ANSWER-Anticoagulant
What is beta blockers used for - ANSWER-Hypertension
Dysrhythmias
Heart failure
What is heparin used for - ANSWER-Anticoagulant
sudden cardiac death - ANSWER-a nontraumatic, unexpected death from sudden cardiac
arrest, most often due to arrhythmia; in most instances, victims have underlying heart disease
CPR - ANSWER-cardiopulmonary resuscitation
AED - ANSWER-automatic external defibrillator
Cardiac Rehabilitation - ANSWER-An intervention program designed to help heart patients
achieve their optimal physical, medical, psychological, social, emotional, vocational, and
economic status after the diagnosis of heart disease or a heart attack.
What is EKG? - ANSWER-electrocardiogram, measures electrical activity of the heart
laTeST UPDaTe 2026/2027 | GraDeD a+ | BraND NeW | 100%
GUaraNTeeD PaSS
Blood flow through the heart - ANSWER-1-Superior & Inferior Vena Cava,
2-Rt Atrium,
3-Tricuspid Valve,
4- Rt Ventricle,
5-Pulmonary Valve,
6-Pulmonary Artery,
7- Lungs-pick up oxygen,
8-Pulmonary Veins,
9- Lt Atrium,
10- Mitral Valve (Bicuspid),
11-Lt Ventricle,
12- Aortic Valve,
13-Aorta,
14- Body
What is the stroke volume? - ANSWER-the amount of blood ejected by the heart in any one
contraction
SA node - ANSWER-pacemaker of the heart
What test is done for heart structure? - ANSWER-Chest X-ray
Stress test - ANSWER-exercise tolerance test (ETT) determines the heart's response to physical
exertion (stress)
,TEE - ANSWER-Transesophageal echocardiogram for detailed heart imaging.
Angiogram - ANSWER-A contrast dye is injected into a vein, and serial films are taken to assess
patency of the vessels. (Cardiac catherization)
Arteriogram - ANSWER-radiographic image of an artery (after an injection of contrast media)
myoglobin lab values - ANSWER-25-72 ng/mL
(high levels indicate an MI)
Troponin lab values - ANSWER-0-0.4 ng/mL
CK-MB lab value - ANSWER-0-5
BNP lab value - ANSWER-less than 100 is normal, good indicator of CHF, edema, if elevated
assess s/s of CHF
CRP lab values - ANSWER-<3.0
Serum lipids value - ANSWER-Total chloesterol <200
LDL
Cardiac diet - ANSWER-low fat, low cholesterol, low sodium; high in fruits, veggies, whole-
grains, potassium
Pacemaker - ANSWER-A device that delivers electrical impulses to the heart to regulate the
heartbeat
cardioversion - ANSWER-This is done for a PT who's heart rate is too high. restoration of a
normal heart rhythm by electric shock
Defibrillation - ANSWER-This is done when the heart is stopped. application of an electric shock
to the myocardium through the chest wall to restore normal cardiac rhythm
, What is the class of Nitroglycerin? - ANSWER-Nitrate
What do nitrates do? - ANSWER-vasodilate
Major side effect of nitroglycerin - ANSWER-hypotension and headache
How many nitrates should you take before you call 911 - ANSWER-3
How often should you take nitroglycerin if having chest pain? - ANSWER-Every 5 minutes
What class of drugs is aspirin - ANSWER-NSAID
What class of drugs is clopidogrel - ANSWER-Anticoagulant
What is beta blockers used for - ANSWER-Hypertension
Dysrhythmias
Heart failure
What is heparin used for - ANSWER-Anticoagulant
sudden cardiac death - ANSWER-a nontraumatic, unexpected death from sudden cardiac
arrest, most often due to arrhythmia; in most instances, victims have underlying heart disease
CPR - ANSWER-cardiopulmonary resuscitation
AED - ANSWER-automatic external defibrillator
Cardiac Rehabilitation - ANSWER-An intervention program designed to help heart patients
achieve their optimal physical, medical, psychological, social, emotional, vocational, and
economic status after the diagnosis of heart disease or a heart attack.
What is EKG? - ANSWER-electrocardiogram, measures electrical activity of the heart
