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Question 1

Atrium

Answer 1

Upper chamber

Question 2

Ventricle

Answer 2

Lower chamber

Question 3

Aorta

Answer 3

Receives blood from left venteicle

Question 4

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

Answer 4

Controls involuntary activities
-heart rate, blood pressure, digestion of food

Question 5

Sympathetic Nervous System

Answer 5

Controls active function to fear
-fight or flight

Question 6

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Answer 6

Relaxation and recovery
- rest and digest

Question 7

Coronary Arteries

Answer 7

Blood vessels that supply blood to myocardium

Question 8

Aortic Valve

Answer 8

Main artery carrying blood to the body.
-It regulates blood flow from the heart to the body, opening to allow blood to leave and closing to prevent backflow.

Question 9

Cadiac Output

Answer 9

of blood that passes through heart in 1 min

-Heart rate x Stroke volume= CO

Question 10

Atherosclerosis

Answer 10

The build-up of fats + cholesterol in and on the artery walls.
-A build up of cholesterol plaque in the walls of arteries causing obstruction of blood flow.

Question 11

Occlusion

Answer 11

Blockage of coronary arteries

Question 12

Lumen

Answer 12

Space or cavity within a blood vessel through which blood flows

Question 13

Ischemia

Answer 13

Heart muscle is not receiving enough blood, oxygen, and nutrients

Question 14

Thromboembolism

Answer 14

Blood clot floaring through blood vessels

Question 15

Infarction

Answer 15

Death of tissue

Question 16

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

Answer 16

Group of conditions where there is a sudden reduction or blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle

Question 17

Angina Pectoris

Answer 17

Chest pain or discomfort, caused by reduced blood flow to myocardium

Question 18

Acute Myocardium Infarction

Answer 18

A blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.

Question 19

AMI signs and symptoms

Answer 19

-Chest pain
-Pain that spreads to the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw, teeth or sometimes the upper belly.
-Cold sweat.
-Fatigue.
-Heartburn or indigestion.
-Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness.
-Nausea.
-Shortness of breath.

Question 20

Syncope

Answer 20

Temporary loss of consciousness

Question 21

3 AMI signs differ from angina

Answer 21

1. Can occur at any time- even sleeping
2. 30 mins- several hours
3. May or may not be relieved by rest/nitro

Question 22

Consequences of AMI

Answer 22

1. Sudden death
2. Cardiogenic shock
3. Congestive heart failure

Question 23

Ventricular Dysrhythimia

Answer 23

Abnormal heart beat

Question 24

Ventricular Fribrillation

Answer 24

Rapidly and irregular ventricle movemenf instead of pumping blood effectively

Question 25

Asystole

Answer 25

Flatline - cardiac arrest rhythm where the heart stops pumping due to electrical system failure

Question 26

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Answer 26

Can't pump blood well

Question 27

Dependent Edema

Answer 27

Swelling in body parts due to accumulation of blood

Question 28

Hypertensive Emergency

Answer 28

Severe elevation in blood pressure (usually >180/120 mmHg) accompanied by acute target organ damage

Question 29

Aortic Aneurysm

Answer 29

Enlargement + weakment of the aorta

Question 30

Dissecting Aneurysm

Answer 30

Layers of aorta become separated, allowing blood to flow through it

Question 31

Nitroglycerin Contraindication

Answer 31

ED Medication, BP<100

Question 32

Nitroglycerin Side Effects

Answer 32

1. Decreased BP 2. Headache 3. Burning under tongue

Question 33

Aspirin Controindicator

Answer 33

GI bleed - Antiplatelet- Prevents blood clots

Question 34

Aspirin Dose

Answer 34

162-324mg (4 Tablets)

Question 35

V1 V2

Answer 35

Medial niple line

Question 36

V3 V6

Answer 36

V3- Lateral to lower v2 V6- Lateral to lower niple

Question 37

V5

Answer 37

Directly bellow niple

Question 38

V4

Answer 38

Between V3-5 lower

Question 39

ECG

Answer 39

White- Left upper Green- Left lower abdomen Black- Right upper Red- RIght lower abdomen

Question 40

Aneurysm

Answer 40

bulge in a blood vessel wall, often caused by a weakened area in the vessel