Cardiovascular
System
QUIZ SHOW!
A&P
Data
Collection
CV Meds
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CV Diseases
A&P: 25 pts
This is the most muscular
chamber
of the heart
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because
it must propel blood into
systemic arterial
circulation.
The mitral and aortic valve
help regulate blood flow to
and from this chamber.
A
Answer: A&P 25 pts
What is the left
ventricle?
A&P: 50 pts
This characteristic is
unique to cardiac cells
because it allows them
to spontaneously and
repeatedly generate
electrical impulses to
maintain a steady heart
rate.
A
Answer: A&P 50 pts
What is Automaticity?
A&P: 75 pts
This is the
“pacemaker of the
heart”
and automatically
initiates electrical
impulses at a rate
of 60-100 beats per
minute.
A
Answer: A&P 75 pts
What is the
SA (sinoatrial)
node?
A&P: 100 pts
This is the
resistance the
ventricles must work
against to eject
blood. Medications
that dilate blood
vessels will help
reduce this.
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Answer: A&P 100 pts
What is Afterload?
A&P: 150 pts
This is located on the
left side of the chest
at the 5th ICS and
midclavicular line. If
it is dislocated
laterally, this may
indicate hypertrophy
of the heart.
A
Answer: A&P 150 pts
What is PMI
(Point of Maximal
Impulse)?
Data Collection: 25 pts
These include smoking,
HTN, obesity,
hyperlipidemia, physical
inactivity, stress and
DM. They can be
eliminated, modified
and/or controlled to
improve CV health.
A
Answer: Data Collection 25 pts
What are
modifiable
CV risk
factors?
Data Collection: 50 pts
This part of the cardiac
cycle is characterized by
closure of the pulmonic
and aortic valves and
opening of the tricuspid
and mitral valves. It is
during this phase that the
coronary arteries are
being perfused.
A
Answer: Data Collection 50 pts
What is diastole?
(noted by S2
and DBP reading)
Data Collection: 75 pts
These two lab
studies are
indicative of
myocardial
damage if
elevated.
A
Answer: Data Collection 75 pts
What are
CK-MB (>5%)
and Troponin I
(TNI >0.3%)?
Data Collection: 100 pts
This diagnostic test uses
ultrasound waves to
produce images of the
heart. It assesses heart
size and shape, mobility of
chambers and valves and
effectiveness of
contractility. This is
especially useful with a
diagnosis of MI or CHF.
A
Answer: Data Collection 100 pts
What is an
echocardiogram?
Data Collection: 150 pts
Assessment findings of
peripheral edema, stasis
dermatitis, warm/ruddy skin
and irregular/shallow ulcers
of the medial ankle are
indicative of this process.
It can be managed by leg
elevation and use of TEDS /
SCD’s.
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Answer: Data Collection 150 pts
What is venous
insufficiency?
CV Meds: 25 pts
This is the most
important drug to
administer to a person
who presents with chest
pain, SOB or a pulse
oximeter reading of
<90%
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Answer: CV Meds 25 pts
What is Oxygen?
CV Meds: 50 pts
This medication is used
to dilate coronary and
peripheral arteries
leading to increased
blood flow and oxygen to
the heart. It can be
given PO, SL or IV. It
commonly causes
hypotension and
headache.
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Answer: CV Meds 50 pts
What is
Nitroglycerin
(NTG)?
CV Meds: 75 pts
This is a cardiac
glycoside that exhibits
a positive ionotropic
affect on the
myocardium. Altered
liver/renal function
and /or hypokalemia
can lead to toxic
affects such as
anorexia, N/V, visual
disturbances, fatigue
and bradycardia.
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Answer: CV Meds 75 pts
What is
digoxin
(Lanoxin)?

Be sure apical pulse
is greater than 60
beats/minute prior to
giving this medication!
CV Meds: 100 pts
These medications
inhibit the production
of a potent
vasoconstrictor which
leads to vasodilation
and excretion of Na and
H2O from the body.
Their most common side
effects include
hypotension, cough and
hyperkalemia.
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Answer: CV Meds 100 pts
What are ACE
inhibitors?
(Captopril,Enalapril,
Monopril, Lisinopril)
CV Meds: 150 pts
These medications help
decrease the workload
of the heart by
decreasing HR and
contractility which, in
turn, decreases BP.
Unfortunately they are
not selective so they
can cause
bronchospasms in the
lungs.
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Answer: CV Meds 150 pts
What are
Betablockers?
(Atenolol,Nadolol,
Metoprolol)
CV Diseases: 25 pts
This lifestyle habit
has the most impact
on the development
of CV disease
because it
constricts blood
vessels, decreases
HDL’s and is directly
associated with
atherosclerosis.
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Answer: CV Diseases 25 pts
What is smoking?
CV Diseases: 50 pts
This disease affects 1 out of
every 4 adults and is caused
by an increase in CO and an
increase in peripheral
resistance. It is controlled
by lifestyle modification
and medications such as
diuretics, betablockers and
ACE inhibitors. If not
controlled, can lead to
decreased perfusion to
target organs such as the
heart, brain, kidneys and
eyes.
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Answer: CV Diseases 50 pts
What is Hypertension?
(HTN or elevated BP
>140/90 on 3 occasions)
CV Diseases: 75 pts
Symptoms of this disease
may include chest pressure
radiating to the jaw and
left arm, indigestion, SOB,
diaphoresis, anxiety and
duration >30 minutes
(unrelieved by rest or SL
NTG). It is confirmed by
labs and EKG changes and
is initially treated by
“MONA.”
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Answer: CV Diseases 75 pts
What is a MI?
(Myocardial Infarction or heart
attack)
CV Diseases: 100 pts
This disease process is
characterized by
intermittent
claudication,
pale/cyanotic skin,
weak or absent pulses,
loss of hair, and
small/deep painful
ulcerations to the
toes/feet. If not
treated promptly, can
lead to gangrene /
amputation.
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Answer: CV Diseases 100 pts
What is Peripheral Arterial
Disease (PAD)?
CV Diseases: 150 pts
This CV alteration is
characterized by
decreased myocardial
contractility and cardiac
output leading to
decreased peripheral
perfusion, pulmonary
congestion and edema,
SOB, tachycardia and
weakness.
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Answer: CV Diseases 150 pts
What is Left-sided heart
failure?