Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology Study Guide

6. Which of the following is not a risk factor for hypertension? a. Potassium b. Sodium c. Alcohol d. Obesity 7. Which is a cyanotic congenital heart defect? a. Patent ductus arteriosus b. Coarctation of the aorta c. Tetralogy of fallot d. Pulmonary valve stenosis 8. Which of the following is not a peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? a. Occlusive arterial disease b. Aortic dissection c. Aneurysmal arterial disease d. Superficial thrombophlebitis 9. Which is a cause of aortic stenosis? a. Rheumatic fever b. Deep wound c. Deep cut or wound d. Surgery 10. Atrial septal defect belongs to which category of heart defect? a. Infection b. Congenital heart defect c. Embolic disease d. Hypertension The answer key is found on page 131.

Chapter Three Practice Exam 1. When a premature or ectopic beat appears more than three times it is known as ________________. a. Ventricular tachycardia b. Ventricular bradycardia c. Atrial tachycardia d. Atrial bradycardia 2. When enhanced automaticity occurs after every normal sinus beat, it leads to _________________. a. Reentry b. Atrial bigeminy c. Ventricular bigeminy d. Atrial flutter 3. In which type of blockage of the heart is the ventricle conduction half of atria? a. First degree heart block b. Second degree heart block c. Third degree heart block d. Complete heart block 4. Which of the following disorders of the valve of the heart is developed when the orifice of the heart reduces significantly during diastole? a. Aortic stenosis b. Aortic regurgitation c. Mitral stenosis d. Mitral regurgitation 5. Which of the following is termed as the situation when plaque gets struck around the walls of the arteries of the heart, obstructing the normal flow of blood? a. Angina b. Cardiac ischemia c. Heart attack d. Atherosclerosis

©2018

Achieve

Page 64

of 131