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Pregunta 1
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Transthoracic echocardiogram is a
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Ultrasound of the heart
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Non-invasive study that allows us to examine the heart, valves, and great vessels
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Relatively quick and reliable
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All of the above
Pregunta 2
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Ultrasound is a sound wave with a frequency greater than ____
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20 hertz
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200 hertz
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2,000 hertz
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20,000 hertz
Pregunta 3
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In order to achieve real-time, continuous movement, ____
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Decrease depth
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Do not utilize the zoom feature
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Utilize the largest field of vision possible
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Utilize the lowest frame rate possible
Pregunta 4
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The ____ transmits and receives ultrasound pulses that collide with structures, such as the heart walls and valves.
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Transducer
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Matching layer
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Near field
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Ultrasound unit monitor
Pregunta 5
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When the beam reaches half of its original diameter, the focus is reached; and then beyond that, the far field offers the best resolution.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 6
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The pediatric transducer typically utilized a ___ frequency transducer that provides excellent resolution, while adult transducer utilizes a ___ frequency transducer that provides better depth penetration.
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High/low
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Low/high
Pregunta 7
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If the transducer is place too high during the apical views, ___ may result.
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False positive mitral Valve prolapse
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Foreshortening
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Oblong images of the heart
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Pericardial effusion
Pregunta 8
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The best 2D image is produced when the transducer is parallel to the structure being examined.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 9
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Echo windows are determined by the patients physique and sometimes the sonographer needs to practice flexibility and patience in order to find the proper window.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 10
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2D Echo allows us to visualize the relationship between the heart structures in real time.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 11
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The indicators that travel down the side of the 2D image represent ___ and each indicator is equal to ___ centimeters.
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Depth/ one
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Gray scale/ one
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Heart structures/ one
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Time/ one
Pregunta 12
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M-mode produces an icepick image of the heart and displays it in the form of a time/depth graph.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 13
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M-mode is utilized for timing events of the cardiac cycle.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 14
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M-mode produces a two-dimensional graph of the heart.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 15
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The ASE recommends M-mode dimensions, not 2D dimensions.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 16
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Doppler Echo utilizes ultrasound to record the velocity and direction of the blood flow.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 17
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The CFD appearance is based on ___
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2D image quality
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Blood flow velocity
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Color map
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All of the above
Pregunta 18
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In most labs, flow traveling toward the transducer is ___, and flow traveling away from the transducer is ___.
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Blue/ Red
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Red/ Blue
Pregunta 19
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____ Doppler is used to measure blood flow from a specific site that is < 2 m/s
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Continuous wave
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High-pulsed repetition frequency
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Non-imaging continuous wave
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Pulsed Wave
Pregunta 20
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___ Doppler is superimposed, steerable, and measures any velocity making it ideal for performing valve calculations.
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Continuous wave
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High-pulsed repetition frequency
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PEDOF
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Pulsed wave
Pregunta 21
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Continuous wave Doppler detects flow from a specific sample volume.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 22
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Aliasing occurs when the velocity is > 2 m/s while using ___ Doppler.
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Continuous wave
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PEDOF
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pulsed
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spectral
Pregunta 23
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What similarities do PWD and CWD share?
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Both are steerable and superimposed on the 2D image
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Both have range ambiguity and aliasing when the velocity is > 2 m/s
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Both use a focus and measure any velocity flow
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Both use a gate and measure high velocity flow
Pregunta 24
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The PEDOF probe is a non-imaging probe; therefore, the sonographer must rely on the ___
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Placement of the cursor on the 2D image
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Position & angle of the probe and waveform in comparison to the EKG
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Size of the Doppler gate
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Image on the screen
Pregunta 25
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According to the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), the non-imaging CWD probe must be utilized in the assessment of AS or suspected AS from multiple locations, to include the apex, suprasternal notch, and right parasternal border.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 26
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What is your most important responsibility during exercise electrocardiography?
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Providing for safety
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Applying the leads
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Monitoring the ECG tracing
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Taking the patients blood pressure
Pregunta 27
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Which of the following conditions would be a reason that a patient should not perform exercise electrocardiography?
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Coronary vascular disease
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Previous heart attack
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Congestive heart failure
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Previous symptoms of angina
Pregunta 28
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What type of test would be performed on a patient who is unable to stand or exercise?
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Chemical (pharmacologic) stress test
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Blood pressure test
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Treadmill stress test
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Stress electrocardiogram
Pregunta 29
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During exercise electrocardiography, your patient appears to be short of breath. After informing the physician of your suspicions, what would you do?
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Continue the test
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Take the patient’s blood pressure
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Ask the patient to stop exercise portion of the test
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Discretely count the respiratory rate and compare to the previous rate
Pregunta 30
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Mr. Jones is on several medications and is scheduled for an exercise electrocardiography test tomorrow. What should you do first to determine if he should take his medications prior to the test.
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Check the chart order
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Ask the physician
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Instruct the patient not to take his beta blocker medications
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Mr. jones should take all of his medications because they are necessary for his treatment
Pregunta 31
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A beta blocker is
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A protocol for exercise electrocardiography
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A medication for hypertension
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Necessary when performing exercise electrocardiography
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A type of ultrasound
Pregunta 32
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Which of the following is measured during exercise electrocardiography?
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Blood pressure and temperature
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Blood pressure and weight
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12-lead ECG and weight
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12-Lead ECG and blood pressure
Pregunta 33
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When educating the female patient for exercise electrocardiography, you should instruct her not to wear
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Shorts
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Tennis shoes
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An underwire bra
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Comfortable clothing
Pregunta 34
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Patients should avoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine for at least 8 hours prior to exercise electrocardiography
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- True
- False
Pregunta 35
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Patients should be encouraged to report any symptoms such as shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, or fatigue during exercise electrocardiography.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 36
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After exercise electrocardiography, the patient should not take a hot bath or shower for at least 2 hours
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- True
- False
Pregunta 37
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You should discuss the results of the exercise electrocardiography with the patient as soon as the results are available.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 38
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Patients should wear comfortable, casual clothing on the day of the test, including tennis shoes and loose-fitting pants.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 39
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You should attach the leads to the chest at the same sites as you would for an ambulatory monitor.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 40
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Emergency equipment should be available in the room or nearby during exercise electrocardiography
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- True
- False
Pregunta 41
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A [blank_start]chemical stress test[blank_end] is an exercise electrocardiography that is invasive because of injection of a substance to view the vessels around the heart
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chemical stress test
Pregunta 42
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The middle layer of the heart, composed of muscle tissue is the [blank_start]myocardium[blank_end]
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myocardium
Pregunta 43
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A [blank_start]beta blocker[blank_end] is a medication used to treat hypertension
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beta blocker
Pregunta 44
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Another name for high blood pressure is [blank_start]hypertension[blank_end]
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hypertension
Pregunta 45
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A stress test in which radioactive tracers are injected to trace the path of blood through the heart is a [blank_start]nuclear stress test[blank_end]
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nuclear stress test
Pregunta 46
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Chest pain caused by reduced blood flow is [blank_start]angina[blank_end]
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angina
Pregunta 47
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Abnormal cardiac rhythm is called [blank_start]dysrhythmia[blank_end]
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dysrhythmia
Pregunta 48
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A [blank_start]cardiologist[blank_end] is a physician who specializes in the study of the heart
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cardiologist
Pregunta 49
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Failure of the heart to pump an adequate amount of blood to the tissue is [blank_start]congestive heart failure[blank_end]
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congestive heart failure
Pregunta 50
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Accumulation of plaque and fatty deposits in the coronary arteries that results in reduced blood flow and oxygenation of the heart is [blank_start]coronary vascular disease[blank_end]
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coronary vascular disease
Pregunta 51
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An echocardiogram is a non invasive diagnostics test that uses ultrasound waves to provide images of the heart and blood vessels
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- True
- False
Pregunta 52
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A false positive is a diagnostic test result that indicates that disease is present when in reality no disease is present
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- True
- False
Pregunta 53
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[blank_start]THR[blank_end] is calculated by subtracting the patient’s age from 220, then multiplying that number by a percentage between 60 and 85 as directed by the physician
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THR
Pregunta 54
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A noninvasive procedure requires entrance into a body cavity, tissue, or blood vessel.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 55
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A Naughton protocol is most commonly utilized for a stress test
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- True
- False
Pregunta 56
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A modified Bruce protocol is most often used during a stress test for patients with an exercise capacity limited by cardiac disease.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 57
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A 12-Lead ECG is obtained toward the beginning of each stage of exercise electrocardiography
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- True
- False
Pregunta 58
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After a stress test, the patient should avoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine for at least 3 hours
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- True
- False
Pregunta 59
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A patient should take all of his prescribed medications on the day of his stress test unless the physician directs otherwise.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 60
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All chest pain is cardiac in origin
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- True
- False
Pregunta 61
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Angina is the heart’s way of complaining it needs more oxygen
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- True
- False
Pregunta 62
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All acute myocardial infarctions present with ST segment elevation
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- True
- False
Pregunta 63
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The A in SAMPLE refers to allergies
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- True
- False
Pregunta 64
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Patients must sign a consent for procedures before receiving narcotics.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 65
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Fibrinolytic agents may be used on any patient
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- True
- False
Pregunta 66
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Beta blockers decrease heart rate and blood pressure
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- True
- False
Pregunta 67
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The circumflex artery supplies blood to the right atrium and ventricle
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- True
- False
Pregunta 68
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What is the name of the innermost layer of an artery?
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Tunica media
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Tunica adventitia
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Tunica os
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Tunica intima
Pregunta 69
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Which major coronary artery and vessel supplies blood to both ventricles?
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Circumflex artery
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Left anterior descending artery
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Right descending artery
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Right main and marginal arteries
Pregunta 70
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Which of the following complaints may be cardiac in origin?
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Jaw pain
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Nausea
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Indigestion
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All of the above
Pregunta 71
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Symptoms of unstable angina include which of the following?
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Chest pain that lasts longer than 20 minutes
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More frequent or severe chest pain
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Chest pain that occurs with less exertion
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All of the answers are correct
Pregunta 72
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Which three groups of patients often present with atypical symptoms of MI?
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Women, infants, and children
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Women, elderly patients, and patients with diabetes
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Men, women, and children with diabetes
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All of the answers are correct
Pregunta 73
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Due to damage to blood vessels, patients with diabetes are ____ as likely as a non diabetic individual to experience a stroke or heart attack
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10 times
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5 times
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Twice
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Not
Pregunta 74
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Which of the following are included when referring to acute coronary syndrome?
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STEMI, NSTEMI, and unstable angina
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STEMI, NSTEMI, and stable angina
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STEMI, NSTEMI, and diabetes
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STEMI, NSTEMI, and CVA
Pregunta 75
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What percentage of patients may present with STEMI?
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20-40
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40-45
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75-80
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100
Pregunta 76
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What percentage of patients may present with NSTEMI?
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20-25
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40-45
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75-80
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100
Pregunta 77
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Heart failure is simply defined as ___
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Pulmonary edema
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Hyperlipidemia
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Pulmonary failure
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Pump failure
Pregunta 78
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Which type of heart failure causes fluid to back up in the lungs, causing pulmonary edema?
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Right atrial
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Right ventricular
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Left atrial
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Left ventricular
Pregunta 79
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Mnemonic devices are commonly used in medicine to ____
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Create a complex tool for specialists only
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Decrease communication and efficiency of patient care
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Increase the amount of time before the patient receives care
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Increase efficiency and present a more logical flow to patient care
Pregunta 80
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Which of the following would not be done during patient assessment and initial treatment of a cardiac patient ?
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Obtain a 12-Lead ECG
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Start oxygen
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Obtain the vital signs
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Obtain a urine specimen
Pregunta 81
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Nitroglycerin causes blood vessels to ___ and blood pressure to ___.
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Constrict, increase
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Relax, increase
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Constrict, decrease
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Relax, decrease
Pregunta 82
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Which procedure allows visualization of the coronary arteries and placement of a stent?
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Coronary artery bypass
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Echocardiography
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Cardiac catheterization
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Enhanced external counter pulsation
Pregunta 83
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Coumadin is used to ____
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Increase heart rate
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Increase clot formation in blood
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Decrease heart rate
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Decrease clot formation in blood
Pregunta 84
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Occlusion of the proximal left coronary artery is often referred to as the [blank_start]widow maker[blank_end]
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widow maker
Pregunta 85
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What should be done in the first 10 minutes of cardiac patients arrival?
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Assess pain level
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12-Lead ECG
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Start oxygen
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Get urine sample
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Check vitals
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