Anatomy of the Heart and Nursing Care for Children with Cardiovascular Problems
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Which chamber of the heart is the largest and strongest?

  • Right ventricle
  • Left atrium
  • Left ventricle (correct)
  • Right atrium

    • Where is the heart located in the body?

  • Behind the stomach
  • Between the lungs in the middle of the chest (correct)
  • Below the diaphragm
  • Slightly to the right of the sternum

    • What surrounds the heart like a sac?

  • Double-layered membrane (correct)
  • A network of blood vessels
  • A layer of fat
  • A layer of muscle

    • What separates the left and right atria and ventricles?

    <p>The septum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows the heart to move as it beats?

    <p>Coating of fluid between muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the tricuspid valve?

    <p>Regulates blood flow between the right atrium and right ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does oxygenation take place in the fetus?

    <p>At the placenta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the aortic valve?

    <p>Regulates blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates heart contraction through electrical impulses?

    <p>Sinoatrial (SA) node</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differs in fetal circulation compared to neonatal circulation?

    <p>The process of gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

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