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WorksheetsCardiovascular system for Paramedics Part 2
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 29mins
The cusps (leaflets) of atrioventricular valves are attached to papillary muscle by...
pericardium
trabeculae carneae
chordae tennidae
interatrial septa
The bicuspid or mitral valve is located
in the opening of the aorta.
in the opening of the pulmonary trunk.
where the venae cavae join the right atrium
between the left atrium and the left ventricle
Compared to arteries, veins
are more elastic.
have more smooth muscle in their tunica media
hold their shape better when cut.
have thinner walls
After blood leaves the capillaries, it enters the
arteries.
arterioles.
venules.
The 'Lub' sound of the heart is caused by .....
Atrioventricular valves closing
Semilunar valves closing
Blood flowing through the Pulmonary artery and aorta
Blood Flowing down into the ventricles
The left ventricle doesn't need to contract very hard
The chamber that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs
Right Ventricle
Left Ventricle
Right Atrium
Left Atrium
The chamber that pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs
Right Ventricle
Right Atrium
Left Ventricle
Left Atrium
Which of the following is true about the semi-lunar valves in the heart?
They are between atria and ventricles
They close when pressure in the arteries is higher than pressure in the atria
They prevent backflow of blood into the atria
They open when pressure in the ventricles is higher than pressure in the arteries
During ventricular systole, which of the following occurs?
Atrioventricular valves close and semilunar valves close
Atrioventricular valves close and semilunar valves open
Atrioventricular valves open and semilunar valves are open
Atrioventricular valves open and semilunar valves close
State the phase of cardiac cycle shown in the diagram.
Atrial systole, ventricular systole
Atrial diastole, ventricular systole
Atrial systole, ventricular diastole
Atrial diastole, ventricular diastole
State the phase of cardiac cycle shown in the diagram.
Atrial systole, ventricular systole
Atrial diastole, ventricular systole
Atrial systole, ventricular diastole
Atrial diastole, ventricular diastole
State the phase of cardiac cycle shown in the diagram.
Atrial systole, ventricular systole
Atrial diastole, ventricular systole
Atrial systole, ventricular diastole
Atrial diastole, ventricular diastole
Identify structures numbers 3 and 5.
3: right atrium; 5: aorta
3: left atrium; 5: aorta
3: right atrium; 5: pulmonary artery
3: left atrium; 5: pulmonary artery
ECG is a reading that shows
the activity of heart
the electrical activity of cardiac muscle
the systole and diastole of cardiac muscle
the initiation of heartbeat
The correct sequence of the three events in ECG
P wave , T wave , QRS complex
QRS complex , P wave , T wave
T wave , QRS complex , P wave
P wave, QRS complex, T wave
The P wave on an ECG is.......
Repolarization of atria
Repolarization of ventricles (relaxation of ventricular muscle)
Depolarization of atria (the SA node impulse sweeping over the atria)
Depolarization of ventricles (rapid spread of impulse from the AV node)
Which letter represents the P wave?
A
B
C
E
Which letter represents the T wave?
A
B
C
E
Which letter represents the QRS complex on an ECG?
A
B
C
E
By relating events shown in an ECG with phases in the cardiac cycle, where are both atria and ventricles relaxed?
A
B
C
E
By relating events shown in an ECG with phases in the cardiac cycle, at which event is the second sound of the heart beat- "dup" - produced?
A
B
C
E
How many cardiac cycles are shown in this diagram?
2
4
5
6
Blood pressure is recorded as
Hydrostatic /diastolic
Diastolic/ hydrostatic
Systolic/diastolic
Diastolic/systolic
Atmospheres
Blood pressure is used to determine
Electrical current though the heart
Function of coronary artery
if adequate blood is getting to tissues
Speed of blood through veins
High blood pressure
diastolic pressure
systolic pressure
hypotension
hypertension
All of the below are factors that increase or decrease the blood pressure except for:
medication
exercise
heart disease
toothache
Low blood pressure
diastolic pressure
systolic pressure
hypotension
hypertension
Where is systemic blood pressure highest?
Vena Cava
Coronary Arteries
Hepatic Vein
Aorta
Where is systemic blood pressure lowest?
Vena Cava
Aorta
Hepatic Vein
Coronary Arteries
Blood pressure is taken at the upper arm to measure pressure as if flows through which of the following arteries?
carotid
brachial
femoral
hepatic
The T wave on an ECG is.......
Repolarization of atria
Repolarization of ventricles (relaxation of ventricular muscle)
Depolarization of atria (the SA node impulse sweeping over the atria)
Depolarization of ventricles (rapid spread of impulse from the AV node)
The QRS complex on an ECG is.......
Repolarization of atria
Repolarization of ventricles (relaxation of ventricular muscle)
Depolarization of atria (the SA node impulse sweeping over the atria)
Depolarization of ventricles (rapid spread of impulse from the AV node)
What information should you be able to gauge from taking a pulse?
Heart rate
Regularity of heartbeat (intervals between beats should be equal)
Volume or strength of the beat
Tension (the artery wall should feel soft and pliant under the fingers)
Define bradycardia? A pulse rate (a)
What do we call a pulse rate above 100 bpm?
(a)
The hepatic artery serves which major organ in the body?
(a)
Renal arteries supply the ..........
liver
stomach
kidneys
ovaries
Phrenic arteries supply the.......
Kidneys
Ovaries
Diaphragm
spleen
SUPERIOR Mesenteric arteries supply the......
Small intestine
Large intestine
Small intestine and part of the large intestine
Large intestine and rectum
The gastric vein drains blood from the ......
Stomach and distal end of the oesophagus
Descending colon
Gall bladder
Liver
Your femoral vein will be found in your (a)
What are the key features of the hepatic portal circulation?
Blood passes from the tissues to the heart by the most direct route possible
Venous blood from the abdominal parts of the digestive system passes through a SECOND capillary bed
Unwanted or potentially toxic materials are eliminated before blood is returned to general circulation
Blood with a high concentration of nutrients goes to the liver first
In the placenta....
Fetal and maternal blood is separated by the umbilical cord
Blood coming from the maternal circulation travels through the umbilical artery
Maternal blood fills the intervillous spaces
Fetal blood oxygen levels fall as the blood flows through the placental circulation
