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Cardiovascular system for Paramedics Part 2

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The cusps (leaflets) of atrioventricular valves are attached to papillary muscle by...

a)

pericardium

b)

trabeculae carneae

c)

chordae tennidae

d)

interatrial septa

2.

The bicuspid or mitral valve is located

a)

in the opening of the aorta.

b)

in the opening of the pulmonary trunk.

c)

where the venae cavae join the right atrium

d)

between the left atrium and the left ventricle

3.

Compared to arteries, veins

a)

are more elastic.

b)

have more smooth muscle in their tunica media

c)

hold their shape better when cut.

d)

have thinner walls

4.

After blood leaves the capillaries, it enters the

a)

arteries.

b)

arterioles.

c)

venules.

5.

The 'Lub' sound of the heart is caused by .....

a)

Atrioventricular valves closing

b)

Semilunar valves closing

c)

Blood flowing through the Pulmonary artery and aorta

d)

Blood Flowing down into the ventricles

6.
Why are the walls of the left ventricle thicker than that of the right ventricle?
a)
The left ventricle must force blood into all the capillaries of the lungs 
b)

The left ventricle doesn't need to contract very hard

c)
This is false, the walls of the right ventricle are thicker
d)
Blood from the left ventricle is pumped throught the entire body 
7.

The chamber that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs

a)

Right Ventricle

b)

Left Ventricle

c)

Right Atrium

d)

Left Atrium

8.
A flap of tissue that prevents blood from flowing backward
a)
Aorta
b)
Atrium
c)
Septum
d)
Valve
9.

The chamber that pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs

a)

Right Ventricle

b)

Right Atrium

c)

Left Ventricle

d)

Left Atrium

10.

Which of the following is true about the semi-lunar valves in the heart?

a)

They are between atria and ventricles

b)

They close when pressure in the arteries is higher than pressure in the atria

c)

They prevent backflow of blood into the atria

d)

They open when pressure in the ventricles is higher than pressure in the arteries

11.

During ventricular systole, which of the following occurs?

a)

Atrioventricular valves close and semilunar valves close

b)

Atrioventricular valves close and semilunar valves open

c)

Atrioventricular valves open and semilunar valves are open

d)

Atrioventricular valves open and semilunar valves close

12.

State the phase of cardiac cycle shown in the diagram.

a)

Atrial systole, ventricular systole

b)

Atrial diastole, ventricular systole

c)

Atrial systole, ventricular diastole

d)

Atrial diastole, ventricular diastole

13.

State the phase of cardiac cycle shown in the diagram.

a)

Atrial systole, ventricular systole

b)

Atrial diastole, ventricular systole

c)

Atrial systole, ventricular diastole

d)

Atrial diastole, ventricular diastole

14.

State the phase of cardiac cycle shown in the diagram.

a)

Atrial systole, ventricular systole

b)

Atrial diastole, ventricular systole

c)

Atrial systole, ventricular diastole

d)

Atrial diastole, ventricular diastole

15.

Identify structures numbers 3 and 5.

a)

3: right atrium; 5: aorta

b)

3: left atrium; 5: aorta

c)

3: right atrium; 5: pulmonary artery

d)

3: left atrium; 5: pulmonary artery

16.

ECG is a reading that shows

a)

the activity of heart

b)

the electrical activity of cardiac muscle

c)

the systole and diastole of cardiac muscle

d)

the initiation of heartbeat

17.

The correct sequence of the three events in ECG

a)

P wave , T wave , QRS complex

b)

QRS complex , P wave , T wave

c)

T wave , QRS complex , P wave

d)

P wave, QRS complex, T wave

18.

The P wave on an ECG is.......

a)

Repolarization of atria

b)

Repolarization of ventricles (relaxation of ventricular muscle)

c)

Depolarization of atria (the SA node impulse sweeping over the atria)

d)

Depolarization of ventricles (rapid spread of impulse from the AV node)

19.

Which letter represents the P wave?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

E

20.

Which letter represents the T wave?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

E

21.

Which letter represents the QRS complex on an ECG?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

E

22.

By relating events shown in an ECG with phases in the cardiac cycle, where are both atria and ventricles relaxed?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

E

23.

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)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

E

24.

How many cardiac cycles are shown in this diagram?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

25.

Blood pressure is recorded as

a)

Hydrostatic /diastolic

b)

Diastolic/ hydrostatic

c)

Systolic/diastolic

d)

Diastolic/systolic

26.
Systolic and diastolic pressure are measured in units of 
a)
mmHg
b)
Newtons
c)
Pascals
d)

Atmospheres

27.

Blood pressure is used to determine

a)

Electrical current though the heart

b)

Function of coronary artery

c)

if adequate blood is getting to tissues

d)

Speed of blood through veins

28.
The number on the bottom of a BP reading measures...
a)
Pressure during a heart contraction
b)
Pressure between heart beats
c)
Pressure of the blood vessels on the blood
d)
Thickness of blood
29.
For a blood pressure reading, the number on top measures...
a)
Diastolic Pressure
b)
Systolic Pressure
c)
Diastemic Pressure
d)
Systemic Pressure
30.
Normal blood pressure is...
a)
120/80 mmHg
b)
80/120 mmHg
c)
140/90 mmHg
d)
80/140 mmHg
31.
Hypertension is anything above...
a)
120/80 mmHg
b)
90/120 mmHg
c)
140/90 mmHg
d)
80/140 mmHg
32.

High blood pressure

a)

diastolic pressure

b)

systolic pressure

c)

hypotension

d)

hypertension

33.

All of the below are factors that increase or decrease the blood pressure except for:

a)

medication

b)

exercise

c)

heart disease

d)

toothache

34.

Low blood pressure

a)

diastolic pressure

b)

systolic pressure

c)

hypotension

d)

hypertension

35.

Where is systemic blood pressure highest?

a)

Vena Cava

b)

Coronary Arteries

c)

Hepatic Vein

d)

Aorta

36.

Where is systemic blood pressure lowest?

a)

Vena Cava

b)

Aorta

c)

Hepatic Vein

d)

Coronary Arteries

37.

Blood pressure is taken at the upper arm to measure pressure as if flows through which of the following arteries?

a)

carotid

b)

brachial

c)

femoral

d)

hepatic

38.

The T wave on an ECG is.......

a)

Repolarization of atria

b)

Repolarization of ventricles (relaxation of ventricular muscle)

c)

Depolarization of atria (the SA node impulse sweeping over the atria)

d)

Depolarization of ventricles (rapid spread of impulse from the AV node)

39.

The QRS complex on an ECG is.......

a)

Repolarization of atria

b)

Repolarization of ventricles (relaxation of ventricular muscle)

c)

Depolarization of atria (the SA node impulse sweeping over the atria)

d)

Depolarization of ventricles (rapid spread of impulse from the AV node)

40.

What information should you be able to gauge from taking a pulse?

a)

Heart rate

b)

Regularity of heartbeat (intervals between beats should be equal)

c)

Volume or strength of the beat

d)

Tension (the artery wall should feel soft and pliant under the fingers)

41.

Define bradycardia? A pulse rate (a)  

42.

What do we call a pulse rate above 100 bpm?

(a)  

43.

The hepatic artery serves which major organ in the body?

(a)  

44.

Renal arteries supply the ..........

a)

liver

b)

stomach

c)

kidneys

d)

ovaries

45.

Phrenic arteries supply the.......

a)

Kidneys

b)

Ovaries

c)

Diaphragm

d)

spleen

46.

SUPERIOR Mesenteric arteries supply the......

a)

Small intestine

b)

Large intestine

c)

Small intestine and part of the large intestine

d)

Large intestine and rectum

47.

The gastric vein drains blood from the ......

a)

Stomach and distal end of the oesophagus

b)

Descending colon

c)

Gall bladder

d)

Liver

48.

Your femoral vein will be found in your (a)  

49.

What are the key features of the hepatic portal circulation?

a)

Blood passes from the tissues to the heart by the most direct route possible

b)

Venous blood from the abdominal parts of the digestive system passes through a SECOND capillary bed

c)

Unwanted or potentially toxic materials are eliminated before blood is returned to general circulation

d)

Blood with a high concentration of nutrients goes to the liver first

50.

In the placenta....

a)

Fetal and maternal blood is separated by the umbilical cord

b)

Blood coming from the maternal circulation travels through the umbilical artery

c)

Maternal blood fills the intervillous spaces

d)

Fetal blood oxygen levels fall as the blood flows through the placental circulation